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Varanasi Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride & Evening Aarti

Location New Delhi, India
Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$169
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Overview

The Varanasi Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride & Evening Aarti offers an immersive experience in one of India's holiest cities. This private full-day adventure lets you explore the spiritual heart of Varanasi at your own pace.

  • 🚤 Begin your day with an early-morning boat ride on the sacred Ganges River, witnessing the serene beauty of sunrise and morning rituals along the riverside.
  • 🏛️ Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples, during a guided walking tour through the charming alleyways of the old city.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a breakfast stop (own expense) before heading to the prestigious Banaras Hindu University, the largest university campus in Asia, established in 1916.
  • 🗺️ Tour the Bharat Mata Temple, known for its unique marble relief map of India, and learn about Varanasi's rich silk weaving traditions.
  • 🕉️ Travel to Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon, and visit the Dhamekh Stupa and the Archaeological Museum showcasing ancient treasures.
  • 🐒 Explore the iconic Durga Mandir, a significant temple dedicated to the goddess Durga, constructed in the 18th century.
  • 🙏 Visit the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, known as the reliever from troubles.
  • 🌅 Conclude your day by witnessing the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a spectacular evening ritual on the banks of the Ganges.
  • 🚗 Enjoy the comfort of private transportation throughout the tour, allowing for a customizable experience tailored to your interests.
  • 💧 Bottled water is provided to keep you refreshed during your journey.

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Varanasi Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride & Evening Aarti
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

  • Evening Aarti ceremony
  • Private English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel/Airport Pick up/Drop off
  • Morning Boat Ride
  • Transfers/sightseeing by a private air-conditioned car with chauffeur
  • Anything that is not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
  • Optional

  • Varanasi
    Early Morning pickup from your hotel in Varanasi or from the Airport and Begin your trip meeting your guide at the airport and Start Your Tour at 5.00 am Morning boat ride on the River Ganges.
  • Assi Ghat
    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
    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.
  • Bharat Mata Temple
    Mother India Temple, built in 1918 and housing an unusual marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent. At 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).
  • Monkey 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. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore.
  • Sankat Mochan Temple
    Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, in his form as "Sankat Mochan," meaning the "reliever from trouble
  • 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
    In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat At 5 PM 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.
  • Varanasi
    After Ganga Aarti my driver and Guide drop you at your Hotel or Airport.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Dress code is formal
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Varanasi Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride & Evening Aarti

    Location New Delhi, India
    Location Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
    $169
    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
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