The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has launched a four-day, three-night tour package for Dev Deepawali 2026 in Varanasi, with prices starting at ₹15,999 per person.
The package includes visits to major temples, an excursion to Sarnath, Ganga Aarti and boat rides, with three accommodation options for tourists.
The packages are available in three categories: Budget, Deluxe and Premium. The Budget package costs ₹15,999 per person and includes standard hotel accommodation.
The Deluxe package is priced at ₹21,999 per person and includes a three-star hotel, while the Premium package costs ₹31,999 per person and includes a four- or five-star hotel. The prices are based on twin-sharing accommodation, and GST will be charged extra.
Temple visits
The itinerary includes visits to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, Annapurna Temple and Kaal Bhairav Temple, along with a trip to Sarnath, a major Buddhist heritage site.
On the first day, tourists will be received at Varanasi airport or railway station before checking into their hotel. The schedule includes evening darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Dham and the Ganga Aarti.
The second day will feature a morning boat ride on the Ganga, visits to the city’s prominent temples and an excursion to Sarnath.
Dev Deepawali celebrations
The third day will focus on the Dev Deepawali celebrations, when Varanasi’s ghats are illuminated with lamps. Tourists will be able to view the festivities and cultural performances through the special ‘Dev Deepawali Ganga Boat Experience’.
The package includes three nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, air-conditioned transport, a special Dev Deepawali boat ride, a morning Ganga boat ride, Ganga Aarti, temple visits, the Sarnath excursion and the services of a tour escort or representative.
How to book
Tourists can book the package through the UPSTDC website, upstdc.co.in, or by calling 83030 19844.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said the initiative aims to give visitors a comprehensive experience of Kashi’s spiritual and cultural heritage during Dev Deepawali.
“The special packages prepared by UPSTDC for Dev Deepawali will offer visitors a comprehensive experience, including the Ganga Aarti, boat rides, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, prominent temples, Sarnath and the region’s rich cultural heritage,” he said.
(With inputs from Kamlesh Srivastav)
