Duration
01 Night / 02 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.9 (24 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Experience the sacred rituals and heritage of Kashi (Varanasi), one of the oldest living cities in the world. Witness the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, take a sunrise boat ride down the river Ganges, visit Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple, and explore Sarnath, the legendary Buddhist pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Highlights
Witness the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Enjoy a spiritual sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River.
Explore Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple and other famous shrines.
Visit Sarnath Buddhist pilgrim sites (Dhamekh & Chaukhandi Stupa).
Itinerary
Varanasi – Arrival & Ganga Aarti
Upon arrival in Varanasi airport/railway station, our representative will transfer you to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore nearby local markets to shop for brass works, Benarasi silk sarees, and devotional ritual items. Just before sunset, we will escort you to Dashashwamedh Ghat to visualize the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony. Return to your hotel for overnight stay.
Enquire NowMorning Boat Ride – Sarnath – Departure
Start early in the morning with a peaceful boat ride on the River Ganges to witness daily prayers and holy bathing rituals. Visit the famous temples: Kashi Vishwanath (Golden Temple), Kalbhairav, Sankat Mochan, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Birla Temple. In the afternoon, take a short excursion to Sarnath, the holy Buddhist site, to explore Dhamekh Stupa and Chaukhandi Stupa. Late evening, transfer to the airport or railway station for your departure. ***Tour Ends***
Enquire NowInclusions
- Accommodation in hotels of your chosen category (Single/Double/Triple occupancy)
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Entrance fees for monuments and Sarnath archaeological museum
- Morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Private transportation throughout the trip in dedicated vehicle
- Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
- Assistance upon arrival and departure
- Current Government Taxes
Exclusions
- International/Domestic flight airfares
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, travel insurance, laundry, and phone calls
- Any services which are not mentioned in package inclusions