Duration
02 Nights / 03 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.9 (38 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Experience the profound dual heritage of Varanasi and Sarnath on this 3-day private guided tour. Discover the roots of Buddhism at Sarnath's Dhamekh Stupa and museum, cruise the holy Ganges at sunrise, visit Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple, and attend the devotional evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Highlights
Detailed guided tour of Sarnath Buddhist pilgrim sites & museum.
Spiritual sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River.
Attend the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at the Ghats.
Explore Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple and Kashi heritage temples.
Itinerary
Arrival in Varanasi & Sarnath Excursion
On arrival at Varanasi airport/railway station, you will be welcomed by our private representative and transferred to your hotel. Post lunch, proceed for a guided excursion to Sarnath (approx 15 km / 30 mins), a significant site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Explore the Dhamekh Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Archaeological Museum. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Enquire NowVaranasi Temple Tour & Ganga Aarti
Embark on a spiritual sunrise boat ride on the sacred River Ganges to view morning rituals. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). In the evening, witness the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Enjoy shopping in the local markets. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Departure from Varanasi
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and you will be transferred by private car to Varanasi airport or railway station to catch your return flight/train. ***End of the Tour***
Enquire NowInclusions
- Accommodation in hotels of your chosen category (Single/Double/Triple occupancy)
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Entrance fees for Sarnath stupas and local archaeological museum
- Sunrise 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