Varanasi : Full Day City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise

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ID: GYG1075372-1651638
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Country: India

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Spiritual retreat in Varanasi. Enjoy full day private sightseeing and sacred boat ride, also the Ganga Aarti with authentic Indian Lunch
Varanasi Remembrances : After early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple : Afterward, follow your guide on a short walking tour of the old city's alleyways and catch sight of the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the holiest Hindu temples

Banaras Hindu University : Banaras Hindu University (Pass By) Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.

Durga Temple : Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi .

12:30pm, learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, then take a break for lunch (own expense). Afterward, drive about eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to take in Dhamekh Stupa, known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (closed Fridays).

Sarnath : Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.

Dasaswamedh Ghat : At 5pm Ganges to view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8pm.

Highlights

  • Feel the serenity of Varanasi with Lunch at best spot
  • Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, a grand fire ritual by the river
  • Glide past ancient ghats on a sacred boat ride as the city awakens
  • Enjoy a guided temple and heritage walk, exploring hidden yoga ashrams
  • Learn from local gurus about Varanasi’s spiritual significance and rituals

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Local Guide
  • Boat ride in the morning
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal expenses
  • Monument Tickets

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.