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Overview
Varanasi (Benares, Kashi) has been home to many saints, and peculiar clan of sadhus or ascetics. Varanasi has been nurturing different schools of thoughts in Hinduism. This tour is a unique as it combines short walking tours as well as transport based tour with a guide.
What's included
Hotel accomodation
Local guide as per the sightseeing
Air-conditioned vehicle
American breakfast
Gratuities
Airport/Departure Tax
Entrance fees
Meals
What to expect
Day 1: Arrive Varanasi. Transfer to prebooked hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour
Sarnath
2h · Admission ticket not included
Pick-up from the hotel in the afternoon (around 1500 hrs) and drive to Sarnath which located just 10 km from the Hindu holy city of Varanasi. Sarnath is the site where Gautam Buddha first taught the Dharma after his enlightenment. Sarnath is one of four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage. During your Sarnath Tour see Dharmekh Stupa which is 128 feet high, and 93 in diameter, Deer Park, Ashoka Pillar. While you are in Sarnath do no forget to see Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which also houses some of the greatest treasures of Indian Buddhist art.
Ganga Aarti
1h
Later drive to the Dasmeshwar Ghat to witness the most spiritual aarti ceremony. You will be provided a private boat to reach to the place to observe most of it and with this private boat you can roam onto many other Ghats to explore things e.g cremation ritual, bathing etc. An aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering. The offering is made to the Goddess Ganga, also affectionately referred to as Maa (Mother) Ganga, goddess of the most holy river in India.
Day 2: Early morning take a boat ride in river ganges
Ganges River
2h · Admission ticket not included
Sunrise boat ride is the main attractions of Varanasi. With this you will experience the culture which used to be 3000 BC and still continue with same enthusiasm. The early-morning light is inspiring, and all the color and uproar of pilgrims bathing and performing puja unfurl before you. You will witness the daily rituals of Hindu life style which will be more than an exotic experience during your Varanasi morning boat ride.
After breakfast proceed for Varanasi city tour
Banaras Hindu University
30m · Admission ticket not included
After breakfast take a Varanasi city tour which will give you a chance to see the real culture of Varanasi and its locals. In city tour of Varanasi, you will visit to Banaras Hindu University – Largest residential university of Asia.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
20m
New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Lord Shiva Temple), campus of the whole university
Bharat Mata Temple
45m
Bharat Mata Temple (Mother India Temple) – Instead of traditional statues of Gods and Goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble.
Varanasi
10m
In time transfer to the airport to board flight for onward journey.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Kindly lookout for a placard in your name outside the arrival hall at the airport
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
