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From Varansi: Day Tour to Sarnath with Boating and Ganga Aarti

Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$156
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Day Tour to Sarnath from Varanasi offers a profound glimpse into the birthplace of Buddhism and the vibrant culture of one of the world's oldest cities. This immersive experience combines sacred sites, a scenic boat ride, and a heritage walk through the heart of Varanasi.

  • 🛶 Witness the Ganga Aarti, a magical evening ritual where priests use fire as an offering to the Ganges, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.
  • 🏞️ Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Ganges, providing a unique perspective of this sacred river and its surrounding ghats.
  • 📜 Participate in a heritage walk through Varanasi's oldest areas, uncovering rich history and local culture with your knowledgeable guide.
  • 🏯 Visit multiple temples in Sarnath, including Tibetan, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Thai, and explore the Deer Park, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
  • 🗺️ Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a comfortable start and end to your adventure.
  • 🚐 Travel in a chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle, providing a relaxing journey between sites.
  • 🎟️ Entry ticket to Sarnath is included, costing 300 INR, allowing you to fully experience the sacredness of the area.
  • 🍽️ A delicious dinner at a multi-cuisine Indian restaurant is included, showcasing the best of Indian cuisine.
  • 👨‍🏫 An English-speaking live guide will share insights and stories, enhancing your understanding of the sites visited.
  • 💰 Gratuities are recommended for your guide, ensuring they are appreciated for their efforts and expertise.

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From Varansi: Day Tour to Sarnath with Boating and Ganga Aarti
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Hotel pick-up and drop
  • Boat ride of approximately an hour over the Ganges.
  • Sarnath sightseeing
  • Chauffeur-driven air-condition vehicle.
  • Evening aarti
  • English-speaking live guide
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Entry ticket of 300 INR at Sarnath
  • Food and drinks (apart from mentioned)

  • Sarnath
    Explore Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world along with Sarnath, the land of Buddha in this day tour which will acquaint you to this land in its absolute raw form! Your tour will begin with your guide picking you up from your hotel at around 1:00 PM in the day with your first stop at Sarnath. The land where Buddhism flows in its air, this place holds a lot of history and culture to offer. Standing as one of the four key places on the Buddha circuit, the place attracts travelers and pilgrims from around the world! Visit the different temples like the Tibetan, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Thai along with exploring the deer park (the exact place where Buddha gave his first sermon). Visit the Stupas and the most ancient monastery as your guide equips you with all the history.
  • Once you are done here, make your way back to Varanasi, where you will start exploring this mystical city with a boat ride at the Ganges! Immerse in the cool breeze of the holy Ganges and witness the many colorful ghats (stone step embankment) as your guide tells you the importance of all. Post this, get ready to navigate through the narrow alleys of the oldest part of Varanasi, as you go on a Heritage walk in the oldest part of Varanasi in an exclusive Heritage Walk. Feel like a true local as you get acquainted with the culture and heritage of the locals in this part. Your guide will tell you about all the important features and you will also halt to see the Golden Temple (the most important temple for Hindus in Varanasi)
  • Ganga Aarti
    Upon ending this, make your way to one of the ghats for the evening Ganga Aarti. One of the most magical experiences attracting travelers from world-wide, it’s a ritual where priests use fire in the form of oil lamps to seek blessings from mother Ganges. Following this magical experience, we will call it a day with a scrumptious dinner at a multi-cuisine Indian restaurant where you will get the best food that India is known for! Post

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    From Varansi: Day Tour to Sarnath with Boating and Ganga Aarti

    Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
    $156
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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