Highlights of the Varanasi & Sarnath (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)

4.0 (3 reviews) Varanasi, India
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Varanasi has a different experiences to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn. We coupled all these with an excursion to Sarnath which allows you to learn how this huge faith was founded and handcrafted the beautiful Highlights of Varanasi & Sarnath Tour in order to understand the true essence of Varanasi, its past, its spiritual journey & the roots of Buddhism.
1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, and famous tourist destinations of Varanasi customized based on your requirement.
2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, stupas, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys, the myriad temple spires of the city in your lens.
3. Understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy with lots of wonderful stories.
4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.

Options

Premium SUV Car

Premium
Duration: 8 hours
Snacks
Premium SUV
Pickup included

Small Car (up to 3 person)

Budget
Duration: 8 hours
Snacks
Sedan Car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Snacks
  • Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Airport or outside city limit transfer
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Sarnath
    1h
    Sarnath; an important Buddhist pilgrim spot, where Buddha made his first sermon after getting enlightenment. In this excursion to Sarnath is the best way to know how this religion was born and explore one of its holy cities.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit the Sarnath Museum, which is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the collection of Buddhist remains.
  3. 30m
    Visit the Sarang Nath, dedicated to the god Shiva and whose name also famed as "deer lord".
  4. Dhamek Stupa
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Dhamek Stupa as it was the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon and it reveales the eightfold path leading to nirvana.
  5. Chaukhandi Stupa
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Chaukhandi Stupa - the spot where Buddha was reunited with the panchavargiya bhikshus or his five companions.
  6. Ramnagar Fort
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore this majestic palace which is a combination of architectural excellence and astronomical brilliance constructed by the King of Banaras in the year 1750 AD.
  7. Banaras Ghats
    1h
    Most of the Varanasi ghats are more than 300 years old and there nearly 88 ghats. Most Popular and oldest ghats of all these are the Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat.
  8. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the holiest of Shiva temples where main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha meaning the Ruler of the universe. Explore the other small temples in the complex as well as a small well known wisdom well
  9. Assi Ghat
    30m
    Visit the the furthest south of the main ghat and Shri Durga Temple
  10. Manikarnika Ghat
    30m
    Visit the Burning Ghat where dead bodies are burnt here regularly. It is holiest among the sacred riverfronts, alongside the river Ganga, known for if a dead human cremated, the soul finds salvation/Moksha
  11. Dasaswamedh Ghat
    30m
    Visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat which is the oldest and holiest ghat and heart of the action where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening. Walk around the other Ghats of Kashi and learn energy transformation techniques that will help you balance the energy system within you.
  12. Varanasi
    1h
    Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pickup all the travelers from Varanasi, please connect with us if your stay is located outside, we can organize pickup and drop at additional charges.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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