Varanasi Dev Deepawali Tour: Stories from the City of Light....

Itinerary

Day 1: The River - 9th November 2019

Stop At: Adi Keshava Ghat, Ganga, Varanasi 221001 India
On board a luxury double decker boat for a sweeping view of the city’s majestic river front. The cruise will include an informative performance based introduction by our experts

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Assi Ghat, Sdkfjl, Varanasi 221005 India
Explore the Ghat - Walk down the historic & mythological rich Tulsi Ghat to explore Banāras’ varied cultural ecology
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Dasaswamedh Ghat Road Bangali Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Evening Aarti by the Ghat- In its modern avatar elicits a plethora of response but to most onlookers, the scent of sandalwood and incense whirls, the sounds of mantra chants and clashing cymbals brings great rush and often goosebumps

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner: Enjoy a soulful dinner in Banaras!
Accommodation included: Check in to Hotel Amaya (4 star), Cantonment, Varanasi
Welcoming guests in true blue Banārasi Style!


Day 2: Gods and Sears - 10th November 2019

Stop At: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001 India
Mangala Aarti - Experience immersive Mangala Aarti at Golden (Kaashi Vishwanath Temple) - First Aarti of the day before dawn! (Optional but highly recommended)
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
Reflection - In this city that genuinely never sleeps, witness golden dawn

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
We ask you to don your ‘seeker’ hats as we travel to Sarnath, the sacred space in the Anandavana or the Forest of Bliss where Buddha gave his first sermon on a lush land filled with Kusha grass.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
• Lunch
• Dinner: A unique traditional dinner in a traditional setting!

Accommodation included: Check into Hotel Amaya (4- star) hotel, Varanasi

Day 3: Indulgences - 10th November 2019

Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
Subah-e-Banāras (Boat Ride) - Spiritually enlightening and mood capturing. The enchanting light of the rising sun on the horizon towards the opposite bank of the river creates a mystical environment that poets and writers have written about
This morning ride is unique as you take away with you a beautifully shot portrait with you. Don’t forget to post it on your insta!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
Photo Shoot Sequel - At a heritage property by the river front – Please bring, beg, borrow or steal something that you want to adorn

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Thatheri Bazar, Ram nagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221008, India
Midnight Walk - Reclaim the streets of Banāras– Our expert anthropologist will speak about the ‘forgotten and forbidden’ stories from Banāras!

Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Food Walk - At the epicenter of Pucca Mahal area that will tickle your senses and leave you asking for more….

Accommodation included: To experience the magic of the river and the life she brings, we will move to a quaint, artsy home/hotel by Assi Ghat!


Day 4: Dev Deepawali - 11th November 2019

Stop At: Gyan Pravaha ज्ञान प्रवाह, Garhwa Ghat Rd, South Of Samne Ghat, Lanka, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221011, India
Practice mantra (secular) chanting at a magical site by the river. The idea is to find a way of release of your latent energy, emotion and take you to a zone of higher awareness

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Assi Ghat, Sdkfjl, Varanasi 221005 India
Dev Deepawali Evening: Boat ride through a thousand lights.
The evening is a spectacle! There are thousands of floating lights and lamps as far as the eye can see along the panoramic view. So this evening is dedicated to the heady magic of Dev Diwali and you surrendering to its appeal.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Naashta-Thon - Enjoying a typical Banārasi breakfast with temple bells in the background
• Lunch: Join us for lunch at the quaint restaurant that represents the magic and labour of Indo-Japanese love
• Dinner: To conclude our magical journey, we have dinner on the roof top of the acclaimed heritage property at Assi Ghat
Accommodation included: Assi Ghat - By the river