1 day

Private

Full Day

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Varanasi Cantt. Railway Station, Railwayganj Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India

The tour starts early in the morning, at 5am, where you will take a boat cruise on the river Ganges to observe the way of life of the pilgrims by the Ghats. You will rise before dawn and step gingerly onto a rickety boat as the boat coasts off. You will wait for the daily miracle to unfold as the sun rises over the horizon. The sounds of conchs and the temple bells ring in the pink fabric of the dawn.

After breakfast, you will start the city tour of Varanasi around 9am where you visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble. Then you will visit the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the Banaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.

Afterward, you will head to Sarnath, an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.

Later in the evening, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi that will take you to the holy river, the Ganges, where you will cruise to witness the Aarti ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.

After your long day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Varanasi.

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Included

All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
Rickshaw (Tricycle) ride in the local bazaar of Varanasi
Morning boat ride in holy river Ganges
Professional private tour guide
Monument entrance fees
Buffet Lunch

Not included

Drinks
Gratuities (recommended)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

80%

Reviews

4.0

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Maria Cristina N

5 | 2017-11-14

The tour was amazing! The guide was quite nice and the people who assisted us was incredible! I guess this is the best excursion to visit Varanasi. You can see all monuments in just one day! The transport was quite confortable and the lunch great , by far the best option!

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Mary P

5 | 2017-04-29

Mr. Arun, our guide, did a really good job making sure we saw everything we wanted to see. I was completely satisfied with this trip.

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