Varanasi: 4-Day Guided Tour with Boat Ride and Aarti Only Guide and Boat Ride

Experience the spiritual heart of India on a 4-day tour of Varanasi. Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges, witness the Ganga Aarti, explore temples, and visit Sarnath and Ramnagar Fort.
Day 1: Arrival and Evening Aarti

Upon arrival at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, head to the bank of the River Ganga to witness the world-famous Ganga Aarti. Before the Aarti, enjoy a boat ride, visiting important and historical ghats. Finally, reach Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the Ganga Aarti from the boat. After the Aarti, stroll through the streets, enjoy tasty street food, and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Morning Boat Ride, Temple Tour, and Silk Weaving Tour

Early in the morning, take a boat ride on the Ganges. Experience the mystical and spiritual Subah-e-Banaras, watching people take holy dips, perform rituals, and offer water to the Sun. Visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat. After the boat ride, take a walking tour in the old part of the city, visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Annapurna Temple. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

In the afternoon, embark on a temple tour, visiting the Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman Temple), Tulsi Manas Mandir, and New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple) located in Banaras Hindu University. In the evening, visit the Varanasi Silk Market, famous for Banarasi weaving style. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Sarnath Tour and Ramnagar Fort Visit

After breakfast, take an excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Explore the Buddha temples, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, ruins of monasteries including Mulagandha Kuti, remains of the Ashokan Pillar, an 80-foot tall Buddha Idol, and the archaeological museum.

Later, visit Ramnagar Fort, the palace of the Maharaja of Benares, situated on the other side of the river. The palace is still the residence of the royal family of Varanasi. Ramnagar is famous as the birthplace of Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second prime minister of India. The Ramlila, a yearly dramatic folk re-enactment of the life of Lord Ram, organized in Ramnagar, is a world-famous event for its unique and traditional concept and style. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, enjoy leisure time in the morning. Later, transfer to the airport or railway station with pleasant memories of your holy trip.

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.