Varanasi: Full Day Tour with Morning & Evening Boat Ride

Varanasi, India
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Experience the spiritual essence of Varanasi on a full-day guided tour featuring serene morning and evening boat rides along the sacred Ganges River. Witness the mesmerizing sunrise rituals and the captivating evening Ganga Aarti at the ghats, including Dashashwamedh Ghat. Explore ancient temples, narrow lanes, and vibrant local life, making this tour a perfect blend of spirituality, culture, and unforgettable experiences.
Highlight
• Private 12-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise
• Take two cruises on the Ganges River, one at sunrise and one at sunset that includes the Ganga Aarti ceremony.
• Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus
• See Dhasmekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath
• Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off.

What's included

  • Morning and Evening boat ride at Ganges river
  • Ganga Aarti ceremony
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Sarnath Entrance Fees
  • Pick up and drop from Varanasi hotel and Varanasi railway station.
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Breakfast
  • Gratitutes to driver and guide

What to expect

  1. Varanasi
    1h
    6:00 AM - Pickup from Hotel/Airport/Train Station In Varanasi After early morning pickup at 5:30 am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside.
    Admission Ticket Free
  2. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    2h
    Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples.
  3. Banaras Hindu University
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia.
  4. Sarnath
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
  5. Ganges River
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
    Aarti ceremony in the evening
  6. Varanasi
    Pass by
    Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8 pm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick all travelers from there desired location in Varanasi

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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