From Delhi : One Day Sightseeing Tour Varanas Tour With Professional Guide

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Country: India

Duration: 14:00 hours


Description

Experience the spiritual essence of Varanasi in a one-day tour from Delhi. Explore ghats, temples, Sarnath, and witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti in the heart of India's oldest city.
4:00 AM – Depart from Delhi
By Flight: Take an early morning flight (around 5:30 AM) to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi.

7:00 AM – Arrival in Varanasi
Transfer to city (approx. 45 mins drive).
Freshen up at a hotel or rest stop if pre-arranged.

Morning
7:45 AM – Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges
Witness the magical sunrise over the Ghats of Varanasi.
See rituals at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and others.
Optional: Visit the Manikarnika Ghat cremation area (from the boat).

9:00 AM – Breakfast
Traditional Kachori-Sabzi, Jalebi at a local eatery like Kashi Chaat Bhandar.

10:00 AM – Kashi Vishwanath Temple Darshan
Visit the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Jyotirlinga of Shiva).
Explore the newly built Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.

Midday
11:30 AM – Explore Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Visit Bharat Kala Bhavan museum.
Stop at New Vishwanath Temple inside BHU campus.

1:00 PM – Lunch Break
Eat at a local restaurant: Options like Baati Chokha, The Palate, or Shree Café near Assi Ghat.

Afternoon
2:00 PM – Sarnath Excursion (12 km away)
Visit Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, and Sarnath Museum.
Explore Buddhist monasteries and ruins.

4:00 PM – Return to Varanasi City

Evening
5:30 PM – Free Time/Shopping
Visit Godowlia Market for Banarasi sarees, handicrafts, wooden toys, and silk.

6:30 PM – Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti with chants, fire lamps, and holy rituals.
Optional boat viewing from the river.

Return to Delhi
8:00 PM – Dinner (Optional or Packed)
9:00 PM – Head to Airport / Railway Station
By Flight: Late evening flight to Delhi (~10:30 PM)
By Train: Overnight sleeper train if you want to rest.

Highlights

  • Early morning flight from Delhi
  • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
  • Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Explore Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
  • Visit BHU & New Vishwanath Temple

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Transfers & local transport
  • Guided tour
  • Flight Ticket
  • Pick-up & Drop
  • All Tax parking
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance fees (temples/museums)
  • Breakfast & lunch
  • Boat ride
  • 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.