Best of Varanasi Day Tour Sunrise to Sunset with Entrance Fee
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Best of Varanasi Day Tour Sunrise to Sunset with Entrance Fee

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Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India

Today, you will be picked up by your private driver at the lobby of your hotel. Then you will be driven to the Ganges River which is the most sacred river to Hindus and it is worshiped as the goddess Ganga in Hinduism.

Here, you will board a small boat to cruise on the holy river slowly. You will appreciate the scenery of the sunrise over the Ganges River. Meanwhile, you can feel the lively and bustling atmosphere of the Ganges River because local people will take baths and wash clothes at that time.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India

Manikarnika Ghat is situated on the riverbank of the Ganges River. It also is one of the holiest and oldest ghats in Varanasi. You will appreciate this holy site from a distance.

Pass By: Harishchandra Ghat, Bangali Tola Road Near Manasarovar Ghat, Varanasi 221001 India

Harishchandra is another famous ghat in Varanasi that is a place to hold the cremation ceremony.

Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India

Different from other temples, this temple has a gigantic map of undivided India carved in marble instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Durga Temple, 27, Durgakund Rd Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi 221005 India

Then you will come to the Durga Temple which is also known as the Monkey temple because wild monkeys hang out in this temple all the time. This temple is dedicated to Maa Durga, the goddess of strength and power, which has a great religious importance in Hinduism.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tulsi Manas Temple, Varanasi India

Afterwards, you will come to the Tulsi Manas Temple, it is famous because the Hindu epic Ram Charit Manas was originally engraved in this place by Hindu poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India

Then you will arrive at the Banaras Hindu University, the most famous university in Varanasi. Stroll around there, you can appreciate the beautiful scenery and enjoy your leisure time.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Deer Park, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007, India

Afterwards, you will come to the Deer Park in Sarnath. You may happen to see herds of wild deer running leisurely in this park. It is also the place where Sakyamuni (original name: Siddhartha Gautama) first taught the Dharma and where the Buddhism was founded.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India

Then you can explore other places in Sarnath, such as the Dhamekha stupa, the Dharmarajika stupa & the Chaukhandi stupa these Buddhist statues and the Sarnath Museum.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh ghat Varanasi Dashashwamedh ghat Road, Varanasi India

At the end of this day, you will follow your guide to visit the solemn Ganga Aarti Ceremony. Every evening, when the dusk descends, this devotional ritual will be held on the bank of the Ganges River. Immerse yourself in the holy atmosphere and release your mind from the busy life. You will have a further understanding about this ceremony which has never been stopped for thousands of years. Afterwards, you will be escorted to your own hotel. Wish you a pleasant tour! Hope the next cooperation with you.

Duration: 2 hours

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Included
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel in Varanasi
  • Professional English speaking local tour guide
  • Sightseeing by private air-conditioned car with chauffeur
  • Monument entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
  • Complimentary local snacks and bottled drinking water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Entry/Admission - Ganges River
  • Entry/Admission - Bharat Mata Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Durga Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Tulsi Manas Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Banaras Hindu University
  • Entry/Admission - Deer Park
  • Entry/Admission - Sarnath
Not included
  • Meals
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Personal expenses (insurance, camera fee etc.)
  • Tips or gratuities for guide and driver
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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