Private 3-Day City Tour of Varanasi: Rickshaw & Boat Ride with Ganga Aarti

5.0 (1 reviews) Varanasi, India
Duration3 days
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Overview

Varanasi –the sacred ,soulful & ancient spectacular city. Visit of Sarnath, an interesting place where Lord Budhha gave his first sermon here. View magnificient stupas & monasteries. Evening witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the holistic city. Boat cruise at the River Ganges. Visit of ancient temples & Modern structured marble temple – Tulsi Manas Temple, walls engraved with the hindi version of the Ramayana.

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Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi and Drop-off Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

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Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi and Drop-off Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

What's included

  • Monument entrance fees
  • Water bottles throughout the tour
  • Lunch
  • Boat and Rickshaw ride in Varanasi
  • Breakfast
  • All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
  • Professional private tour guide
  • 2-night hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)

What to expect

Day 1: Arrival Varanasi
  1. Varanasi
    Pass by
    Arrival at Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi - is one of India’s most important pilgrimage sites and the holiest of holy cities for Hindus. Also known as Kashi and Benaras & Varanasi. It is one of the world’s oldest living cities, and has been a centre of learning and culture for well over 2000 years. The place where the Buddha turned the Wheel of Law and delivered his first sermon.
  2. Ganga Aarti
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Later in the evening we enjoy rickshaw (Tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi takes us to the holy river Ganges where we cruise to witness the ’Aarti’ ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.
Day 2: Varanasi Full-Day City Tour
  1. Banaras Ghats
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Early morning we take a Boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. We rise before dawn and step gingerly onto a rickety old boat as the wizened boatman coasts off. You wait, still, for the daily miracle to unfold. Just then, as if having waited for the audience to settle reverently in their assigned places, the Sun God appears triumphantly over the horizon. The sound of conches and temple bells rent the delicate pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed murmuring of ancient Sanskrit Shlokas, now rises, in one voice, to a crescendo of unparalleled piety and joy.
  2. Bharat Mata Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast we visit city tour of Varanasi where we visit the Bharat Mata temple with a big relief map of India in Marble, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery & the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.
  3. Sarnath
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Evening visit of Sarnath, an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhist. This is where the Buddha preached his first sermon after getting enlightenment. Sarnath's temples and Archaeological Museum are full of Buddhist art treasures.
Day 3: Depart at Varanasi Airport
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    Pick up from Hotel and drop off Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

End point

Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

Pickup details

Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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