Delhi: Varanasi Overnight Spiritual Escape by Private Car

Escape Delhi's chaos and journey to Varanasi, India's spiritual heart. Witness the Ganga Aarti, explore hidden temples, and enjoy a sunrise boat ride on this overnight trip.
Begin your journey with a comfortable pickup from Delhi in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Stop at Prakash Punjabi Dhaba for a traditional meal of aloo paratha and lassi. Arrive in Varanasi and check into a riverside heritage hotel, such as BrijRama Palace or Ganges View.

In the evening, take a nighttime boat ride to witness the preparations for the subah-e-Banaras. Walk through the nearly empty Vishwanath Gali with your guide. Optionally, enjoy midnight tea at Kerala Café near Dashashwamedh Ghat.

On the second day, start with a sunrise boat ritual, floating diyas in the Ganges at Assi Ghat. Photograph silk weavers stretching threads on the ghats. Take a walking tour of secret spots, including the Bharat Mata Mandir’s relief map of undivided India and the 12th-century Dhamek Stupa where Buddha preached. Visit the Blue Lassi shop for a saffron-infused specialty.

Enjoy behind-the-scenes access at Kashi Vishwanath Temple with skip-the-line entry. Witness the abhishekam ritual to the Jyotirlinga. Visit the weavers’ colony in Ramnagar, try handloom weaving under master craftsmen, and shop for authentic Banarasi silk at wholesale rates. Have lunch at Deena Chat Bhandar, known for its tamatar chaat.

Begin your return journey to Delhi, with an approximate drop-off time of 10:00 PM.

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.

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.