Varanasi: Private Guided Same Day Tour - Sunrise to Sunset Varanasi: Private Guided Same Day Tour
ID: GYG921711-1443160
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the spiritual city of Varanasi on a guided tour. Start your day with a sun rise boat ride. Visit the Sarnath, explore the Bengali Tola neighbourhood, and finally take an evening boat ride.
Explore Varanasi on a private guided tour. Take a morning boat ride, visit the Sarnath temple, and see the fresco work, excavated ruins, and museum. Enjoy a walking tour of the Bengali community in the old city.
05:30 am - 08:00 am Start your day with a morning boat ride on the Ganga river. Visit the river at sunrise, when its banks are alive with the multitude of worshipers who come to immerse themselves, honoring life’s milestones as they face the rising sun.
08:00 am - 10:00 am Return to your hotel for breakfast & some rest.
10:00 am - 01:00 pm Drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon here. Visit the main temple and see the fresco work, excavated ruins and archaeological museum. (The museum remains closed on Friday.)
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm Enjoy your lunch at a good local restaurant before continuing your tour.
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm Take a walking tour through the heart of the residential areas in the old city, where the Bengali community lives. Acclimatise with the culture and understand how people have lived here for thousands of years.
05:00 pm - 07:30 pm Evening boat ride: Take a boat on what is referred to as the `River of Heaven’ immersing in daily ritual, rich with the chanting of priests, sound of temple bells and fragrance of flowers and incense. Aarti. Watch the cremations and Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi on a guided tour
- Visit the Sarnath Temple and see the fresco work, excavated ruins, and museum
- Explore the Bengali Tola neighborhood and learn about the local culture
- See the sunrise over the Ganges River and watch as the city comes to life
- Watch the cremations and the Ganga Aarti ceremony during the evening boat ride
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Satellite phones are ILLEGAL in India. Please don't carry one while traveling to India.
Sarnath museum remains closed on Friday.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
Be respectful of local customs and traditions.
Photography is allowed, but be mindful of people's privacy.
Sunrise time changes during the months, the tour will start depending on the sunrise timings. There will be a +/- 30 mins change on the tour timing depending on the sunrise timings. We will communicate the exact timing on booking.
INCLUDED
- 1. Private guided tours
- 2. Sightseeing by a clean and comfortable air conditioned car.
- 3. Evening boat ride
- 4. Morning boat ride
- 5. Entrance tickets to Sarnath excavated ruins & museum.
NOT INCLUDED
- 1. Accommodation
- 2. Airport transfers
- 3. Meals and drinks
- 4. Personal expenses like gratuities, tips & shopping.
- 5. Entrance tickets for Kashi Vishwanath temple if you are interested (this is an optional visit). INR 550 for foreign tourists. You will have to carry your passport in original to the temple help desk.
- 6. Any additional cost incurred due to deviation from the decided itinerary.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
