Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour with Boat Ride Private Tour with Car, Driver, Guide, Lunch & Boat Ride
ID: GYG1092457-O-1691061
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore Varanasi on a full-day city tour with highlights like Kashi Vishwanath Temple, ghats, markets & a serene Ganges boat ride. Experience spirituality, culture, & heritage in India’s holiest city.
Morning
Early Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges – Witness the sunrise and experience the morning rituals, including prayer ceremonies and pilgrims bathing at the ghats.
Dashashwamedh Ghat & Assi Ghat – Explore two of Varanasi’s most famous ghats.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple – Visit the sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (outer visit if entry restricted for non-Hindus).
Mid-Morning
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – Explore the sprawling campus and the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum.
Tulsi Manas Mandir – Visit this temple where the Ramcharitmanas was composed.
Durga Mandir & Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple – Popular temples of great religious importance.
Afternoon
Sarnath Excursion – Short drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Archaeological Museum.
Evening
Explore Local Markets – Walk through bustling lanes famous for silk sarees, handicrafts, and street food.
Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat – Witness the grand spiritual ceremony with chanting, lamps, and incense by the river.
Tour Ends – Return to hotel or drop-off point.
Highlights
- Enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and witness morning rituals at the ghats
- Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other important shrines.
- Explore Assi Ghat & Dashashwamedh Ghat, the heart of Varanasi’s spiritual life.
- Discover Banaras Hindu University and the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum.
- Take an excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour lasts approximately 4-5 hours.
The tour includes walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
The visit to Maharaja Bhagyachandra Museum is optional and depends on time availability.
INCLUDED
- Hotel/airport pick up and drop off
- Private ac car for entire tour activity with driver
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch at restaurant (If option select)
- Boat ride (If option select)
- Mineral water bottle
- All toll taxes and parking
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry tickets
- Any personal expenses
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.
