Varanasi: 3-Day Guided Tour with Ganga Aarti & Sarnath Visit

Discover the spiritual heart of India on a 3-day tour of Varanasi and Sarnath. Witness the Ganga Aarti, enjoy a sunrise boat ride, explore temples, & visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon.
### Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi and Ganga Aarti

Arrive at Varanasi Airport and meet your guide. Transfer to your hotel and check in. After some time to relax, head to the ghats of the Ganges to witness the Ganga Aarti. Observe priests performing the sacred ritual with large brass lamps, rhythmic chants, and devotional music against the illuminated ghats. Return to the hotel after the ceremony.

### Day 2: Varanasi Sightseeing and Sarnath

Start early with a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River. Observe pilgrims performing rituals along the ghats and experience the daily rhythm of prayers, meditation, and traditional ceremonies along the riverbanks. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Continue with a Varanasi city tour. Visit Banaras Hindu University, one of Asia’s major residential universities, Bharat Mata Temple, known for its distinctive cultural significance, and Tulsi Manas Mandir.

Continue to Sarnath, approximately 10 km from Varanasi, where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. Explore Dhamek Stupa, see the Ashoka Pillar, and visit the Archaeological Museum to discover the area’s Buddhist heritage and archaeological treasures. Return to Varanasi in the evening. Relax at the hotel or explore the local markets.

### Day 3: Departure from Varanasi

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Varanasi Airport for your onward journey. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some last-minute shopping or a short visit to nearby ghats.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.