Varanasi: Guided City Tour with Ganges Cruise & Transfers Tour Without Sarnath Entry Fee and Lunch
ID: GYG1511258-2307461
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Land: India
Duur:
07:00 uren
Beschrijving
Discover Varanasi on a guided tour with a sunrise cruise on the Ganges River. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, explore the Banaras Hindu University, and witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Begin your day with a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside. 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.
Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University. 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.
Visit the Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. 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. Visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (closed Fridays).
At 5pm, head to the 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.
Hoogtepunten
- Witness the morning rituals on a sunrise cruise along the Ganges River
- Explore the historic Banaras Hindu University and its cultural heritage
- Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple and learn about its significance
- Discover the ancient lanes, temples, and markets of Varanasi on a guided walk
- Experience the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The Archaeological Museum in Sarnath is closed on Fridays
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Local guide
- Boat ride in the morning
- Bottled water
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