{"id":2501,"date":"2018-02-22T14:38:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T09:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=2501"},"modified":"2018-01-16T15:23:57","modified_gmt":"2018-01-16T09:53:57","slug":"plan-one-day-trip-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/plan-one-day-trip-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan one day trip to Varanasi"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have only <\/span>one day to spend in Varanasi<\/span><\/a>, it would be better if you reach Varanasi early in the morning. You can then start your day with taking a dip in the Panchganga Ghat, greeting Lord Vishwanath, visiting the Moti Jheel Palace, coming to the Monkey temple, and finally attending the evening aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. Following route map could help-<\/span><\/p>\n

\"One<\/a>
Courtesy: Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Panchganga Ghat<\/span><\/h2>\n

At this place, river Ganges converges with the four other rivers- Yamuna, Saraswati, Kirana, and Dhupapapa. You can take a dip in the river and complete the ritual of bathing before visiting the Lord Vishwanath temple.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Panchganga<\/a>
Courtesy: www.robertharding.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Panchganga Ghat, Ratan Phatak, By Aurangazeb Mosque, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number:<\/b><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>Dawn to dusk<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination:<\/b> Kashi Vishwanath Temple, 30 minutes by car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi is one of the 12 sacred temples of Lord Shiva, called <\/span>Jyotirling<\/span><\/i>. People believe the temple to be more than 3500 years old. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kashi<\/a>
Courtesy: updharmarthkarya.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Teliyana, Bazardiha, Maheshpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number:<\/b> +91 96276 20212<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>The general visiting hours are- 04:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM. There are special aartis conducted everyday before dawn and at night. We suggest consulting the temple for the exact aarti time and how to participate. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination:<\/b> Moti Jheel Mahal, 10 minutes by car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moti Jheel Palace<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Moti Jheel Palace is a good place to stop by between Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Durga temple (famous as Monkey temple). It was built by King Motichand in 1904.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Moti<\/a>
Courtesy: Facebook.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Sri Nagar, Mahmoorganj, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination:<\/b> Money temple, 20 minutes by car<\/span><\/p>\n

Monkey temple<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Monkey Temple of Varanasi is dedicated to Goddess Durga. People believe that the shrine emerged from the land itself and it is not man-made. Because of an excessive population of monkeys in the temple premises and the surrounding area, the temple got its name.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
Courtesy: tripsthan.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Govindpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>Dawn to dusk<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination:<\/b> Dashashwamedh Ghat, 20 minutes by car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dashashwamedh Ghat<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is the oldest ghat in Vrindavan. The evening aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat is a mesmerizing experience of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Dasaswamedh<\/a>
Courtesy: commons.wikimedia.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address:<\/b> Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Ghats of varanasi, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number:<\/b> +91 87072 22624<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>Open 24 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

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Places to visit in Varanasi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

What is the significance of river Ganges?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

How to reach Varanasi?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Things to do in Varanasi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Local cuisine of Varanasi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Which all festivals are celebrated at Varanasi?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Varanasi picture gallery<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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