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1 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-25 people
easy
The Varanasi Same Day Private Tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore the spiritual heart of Varanasi in one day with a local guide. This private tour covers sacred ghats, ancient temples, a peaceful boat ride on the River Ganges, and the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, all with comfortable transfers and personalized attention.
Duration
1 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-25 people
Tour Code
BST-0001
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
City Sightseeing
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
13 - 80
Varanasi
05:00
Varanasi
20:00
Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges: Visit the river at sunrise, when its banks are alive with the multitude of worshippers who come to immerse themselves, honoring life’s milestones as they face the rising sun.
Return to Hotel: Return to your hotel to freshen up and enjoy breakfast.
Visit Sarnath: Explore the sacred site where Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon. Sarnath remained an active center of Buddhism until the twelfth century, with many sects flourishing before it was plundered.
Visit the excavated ruins, the archaeological museum (closed on Fridays), and the main temple with beautiful fresco work.
Lunch Break: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or hotel.
Weaver’s District Tour: Walk through the weavers’ district of Varanasi and learn about the lives of artisans and the hand-weaving process of Banarasi silk brocades and saris, a tradition mentioned in Vedic and Buddhist literature.
Cultural Walking Tour: This is a rich cultural walk which takes you through the heart of the residential areas in the old city where the Bengali community lives. It gives you an opportunity to acclimatize with the culture and understand how people live here for thousands of years.
Evening Boat Ride & Ganga Aarti:Take a boat on what is referred to as the `River of Heaven’ immersing in daily ritual, rich with the chanting of priests, sound of temple bells and fragrance of flowers and incense. Watch the cremations and Ganga Aarti ceremony from your private boat.
Professional speaking guide for the full day
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
Morning private boat rides on the River Ganges
Visit to Sarnath (ruins, main temple, and archaeological museum – except Friday) | Walking tour of the old city and Bengali community area | Visit to the Weaver’s District with insights into Banarasi silk weaving | All applicable taxes, parking, and tolls |
Visit to Sarnath (ruins, main temple, and archaeological museum – except Friday) | Walking tour of the old city and Bengali community area | Visit to the Weaver’s District with insights into Banarasi silk weaving | All applicable taxes, parking, and tolls |
| Meals and beverages (breakfast, lunch, dinner not included unless specified) | Camera/video charges at monuments or sites | Personal expenses (shopping, tips, laundry, etc.) | Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions” | |