Morning take a flight from Delhi to Varanasi. Arrive at Varanasi, pick up from the airport and check in at the hotel.

Later proceed for a city tour of Varanasi. Visit the world famous Banaras Hindu University which is the 3rd largest residential university in the world.

Visit the most unique Bharatmata Temple nearby which has instead of idols of gods & goddesses, a map of India made in white marble.

Evening watch the Arti ceremony being held every evening at the ghats. Walk through the narrow lanes to see some of the many Hindu temples that line the river Ganges, most famous among them being the Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Durga Temple.

Early morning take a boat ride on the Daswamedh Ghat to witness sunrise and to take a dip in the Ganges, believed to wash away all your sins.

After breakfast visit Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi - one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C.

Stroll along the bazaars full of shops selling, among other things, the world famous Benaras Silks.

Rest of the day free to explore Varanasi as per your interests and to soak in the spirituality offered by the city.

Overnight at the hotel.