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Full Day Private Guided Tour of Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$189
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Overview
The Full Day Private Guided Tour of Varanasi offers an immersive experience through one of India’s most historic cities. This unique one-day excursion blends spirituality, history, and vibrant culture in a captivating journey.
- 🚖 Pickup included from your accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 👨🏫 Knowledgeable English-speaking guide will accompany you, sharing insights about Varanasi's rich heritage.
- 🌅 Begin your day with a magical boat trip at sunrise on the Ganges River, witnessing the city's awakening amidst prayers and rituals.
- 🔥 Visit the revered Manikarnika Ghat, where you can observe traditional Hindu cremation rites and the spiritual significance behind them.
- 🕌 Explore Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon, featuring the serene Deer Park, ancient monasteries, and the Dhamek Stupa.
- 🌊 Stroll along the Ganges Riverbank, experiencing daily life intertwined with spiritual practices, rituals, and the essence of Varanasi.
- 🪔 Enjoy a reserved seat for the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony, a mesmerizing display of fire and devotion along the river.
- 🍽️ Indulge in lunch and dinner, with snacks and water provided during your private transportation for added comfort.
- 🚍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making it easy to explore further.
- 🛺 Private AC transportation ensures a comfortable journey throughout your day.
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Full Day Private Guided Tour of Varanasi
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Pickup and drop as per your requirement
- English Speaking Government approved Guide
- Private Ac Transportation
- Boat ride at the time of sunset
- water bottle and snacks in the car
- Lunch and dinner
- Gratuities
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Dasaswamedh GhatAt 05:30 AM (this varies based on when dawn arrives), you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the riverbank for a boat trip at sunrise. In Varanasi, a boat trip at sunrise is an incredibly enchanting experience. The city comes alive with the sound of singing, prayers, and water splashing as the sun rises over the horizon. You will witness individuals offering prayers, conducting pujas, and taking baths in the Ganges. Step off the boat and onto Manikarnika Ghat after that..
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Manikarnika GhatStep down at Manikarnika Ghat after that. This riverbank stairway, or ghat, is highly revered in both spiritual and cultural circles. You can see the customary Hindu cremation rites there, which are said to aid deceased souls in achieving moksha, or freedom from the cycle of reincarnation. Experiencing Manikarnika Ghat provides an insight into Varanasi's rich rituals and beliefs. It might not be your usual tourist destination, but it offers a profound and illuminating look into the rich spiritual traditions of this historic city. It's a fascinating location for anybody looking to learn more about Indian culture because it's where the practical and spiritual meanings of life and death collide. Return to the hotel for breakfast after this.
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SarnathVisit Sarnath, a prominent Buddhist pilgrimage destination, later in the day, about noon. It is the location of Lord Buddha's first Dharma sermons upon enlightenment. You will see the serene Deer Park, where Buddha gave his first sermon, tour the historic remains of monasteries and stupas, see relics at the Sarnath Museum, and see the Dhamek Stupa, a treasured Buddhist monument. It is a site of great spiritual and historical significance. Here, you may view the Sarnath Ruins, the Buddha Temple, a sizable Buddha statue, an archaeological museum, a deer park, and more.
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Ganges RiverAfter that, take a journey to the Ganges Riverbank and enjoy A stroll beside the Ganges River in Varanasi offers a captivating voyage into the core of India's cultural and spiritual legacy. Walking around the historic ghats, one sees daily life entwined with the holy waters, as well as rites and cremations. It's an immersive and unique experience, with the river's constant flow acting as a mirror reflecting the essence of this historic city. After this, take a stroll and take a seat on a private balcony that is right behind the location of the priest's evening aarti ceremony. In order to guarantee that you see the best part of the aarti and hear all of the chanting and mantras, we reserve seats in advance.
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Ganga AartiTake in the magnificent aarti ceremony from your seat, enjoying the greatest view. On the banks of the holy Ganges River, Varanasi hosts the enthralling and profound nighttime aarti ceremony. Typically held in the Dashashwamedh Ghat, it's a magnificent display of fire, melody, and singing. Tourists and devotees assemble to watch the priests give prayers to the river while bells and conch shells play in a rhythmic manner. An incredibly poignant event, the aarti represents the city's love for the Ganges and its rich cultural legacy. Following this, our services will come to an end and you will be returned to the hotel..
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Full Day Private Guided Tour of Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$189
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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