Full Day City Tour of Varanasi visit Sarnath Including evening Ganga Aarti

5.0 (3 reviews) Varanasi, India
Duration8h - 9h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India and also one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the sacred city of Varanasi with the comfort of a private tour on a full day trip. On this tour, you will see the ancient, spectacular city of Varanasi full of history, visit the Sarnath, the city where the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, and Evening witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the city Varanasi.

What's included

  • Rickshaw ride
  • Monument entrance fees
  • All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
  • Professional private tour guide
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)

What to expect

  1. Bharat Mata Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    9am We start a city tour and visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble. Then you will visit the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.
  2. Sarnath
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After Lunch, you will head to visit Sarnath, an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.
  3. Ganga Aarti
    2h
    Evening, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi that will take you to the holy river, the Ganges, where you will cruise to witness the Aarti ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.
  4. Varanasi
    30m
    After your  memorable day, you will be dropped off at your Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup from Hotel / Railway Station in Varanasi

End point

Pickup from Hotel / Railway Station in Varanasi

Pickup details

Pickup from Hotel / 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

Cancellation policy

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

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