✨Exploring the Best of Banaras in 3 Days - a perfect winter itinerary✨

With winter kicking in, it felt like the perfect time to share my travelogue.
Bonus :This comes with with food recommendations that are best known to Banaras and personally tried and tested by me across my two trips.

Earlier this year, I traveled to Banaras with my mom. I first visited Banaras five years ago, and gradually fell in love with the place. It's a place full of energy - sometimes chaotic - but beautiful in all aspects. Banaras is one of the oldest cities in the world, and honestly feels as if you've travelled back in time but the cultural immersion it offers is just something else. I wanted my mom to experience that same serenity and belonging towards this city of eternity as I did both of us came back with our hearts full 🩷

From the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti 🙏to peaceful boat rides 🚤, sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the incredible local food 🍲, we explored it all.
Traveling with my mom made it even more special, and Banaras truly shines when shared with family. If you’re looking for a spiritual and gastronomical adventure,
Read on as I share a perfect Banaras itinerary for this winter !


Day 1
✈️Arrive in Banaras and check into your hotel. If you’re traveling with senior parents or prefer convenience, try to stay close to Dashashwamedh Ghat or Kashi Vishwanath Temple for easy access to the main attractions.

Head to Dashashwamedh Ghat in the evening and take a leisurely walk around the area, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere✨
Make sure to be there by 5:00 PM to grab a good spot for the Ganga Aarti 🪔—it’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

While you're at the ghats, you can also visit the Sitla Mata Mandir here. Then later walk through the markets towards Gowdoliya chowk heading directly to Kashi Chaat Bhandar to enjoy some delicious food like Tamatar Ki Chaat and Chura Matar—especially great with the sweetness of winter matar 🍽️.

then end the day on a sweet note with a classic Banarasi Paan 🍃(There's one right below Hotel Ganges Grand) —the perfect way to wrap up the day !

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A very affordable destination with stunning architecture, good food and kind locals ✨
This thread covers everything from VISAS to INTERNAL TRAINS and ITINERARY to tentative BUDGET 💰
So, let's go 🚀


1️⃣VISA
Indians are eligible for E-Visa.
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This Guide has everything from FOREX to VISA to BUDGET and will help plan your trip better💰
So let's delve in, shall we🤌





1) Flights✈️
Almaty is just a 3 hour direct flight from Delhi with Indigo and Air Astana. FlyArystan has direct flights from Mum.
Flights to 🇰🇿 are no longer very cheap as it was last year and shd be around INR 25-35k RT now as an estimate,+/- will be there
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Last Summer we spent a few days in Gurez Valley - an offbeat Gem in Kashmir ⛅
Just a 5 hour drive from Srinagar, took us to this unexplored Paradise which is stunning beyond words and practically untouched by mass tourism 🏔️
Sharing my 4 day Travel Sojourn👇
Join Along ⬇️

Firstly some basics ℹ️
🔹You can visit Gurez only in Summer Months of Apr-Oct. Due to heavy snow at Razdan Pass it's closed during winters.
🔹You'll need to hire a car for travels here and 2/3 days RT from Srinagar costs approx 15-20k
🔹Day Trip isn't possible from Srinagar.

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Finding Veg food in 🇯🇵isn't easy , but if you know the exact dishes to try, you'll love the cuisine and appreciate the art of making it 🤌
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Inari sushi is a vinegered rice ball rolled in fried Tofu skin. It's a popular snack and can be found in many convenience stores and restaurants.
Loved this even more than the traditional sushi - was so good 🤤
📍7/11 Stores
📍Local Japanese Eateries

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Japan is a dream destination for many travelers and now in one of the Top 3 countries I've visited.
Easy to plan & navigate if you know few basics
The below 🧵should be helpful for some Key Tips ✴️ 1️⃣Cash in King in Japan 💰💵
Would highly recommend carrying atleast 10000 Yen/day while travelling with you everyday . Although you might not need it daily but a lot of places don't accept cards including most shrine entrances, restaurants and metro stations etc.

Visited Turkey last year exploring it's vibrant cities and beautiful landscapes 💜
A country where the East meets the West, quite literally 🤌
🇹🇷Sharing a 10 Day Turkey Itinerary, perfect for first time visitors ✈️
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A vibrant city, that is chaotic yet warm and seeped in history and heritage.
➡️1st day: Visit Hagia Sofia,Blue Mosque,Topkapi palace, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern etc.
Evening at Istikal street- buzzing till 3am with plenty of cafes/restaurants.

Visited ITALY last September and had a great time indulging in the beautiful historical experiences and devouring some of the finest Pizzas 🍕 and Pastas🍝
🇮🇹Sharing a 10 day Itinerary which should be very useful for first time visitors 🫰🤌
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Walk around the town, visit -Rialto Bridge, Gondola Ride, Piazza San Marco.
➕Extra day here can be used to visit Murano and Burano Islands.