Varanasi tour in 3 days

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 Itinerary : Arrival transfer + Witness cremation rituals + Attend evening aarti ceremony

Stop At: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi District, Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh 221006, India
On arrival at Varanasi airport you will be met by our company assistance and transferred to your Hotel [Accommodation will be booked by us and included in this package].

Company representatives cannot come into the baggage collection area. Having cleared immigration, collected your luggage, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building where you will see a bank of people waiting for you. Amongst them will be a Tour Varanasi’s Representative who will be waiting to greet you with a paging board with your name on it.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Later after it in the evening you will drive to river bank of Ganges. After reaching here, you will embark on a private boat and glide towards cremation ground – Manikarnika Ghat. This is the only place in the world where cremation goes for 24 hours and every 3rd minute a new dead body arrives for cremation rituals. Know the logic behind burning of dead bodies and see all cremation rituals being performed from your boat with your naked eyes. Photography is not allowed here.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh ghat Varanasi Dashashwamedh ghat Road, Varanasi India
Later after this row back to main Ghat to witness evening prayer ceremony which is a kind of Hindu way of worship, which is basically an event organized everyday to give thanks to river Ganges. Normally a Hindu worship is done privately, but this worship ceremony is done on the river bank of Ganges openly and publicly. It is only of its kind, therefore attracts thousands of people daily to witness it. This Hindu ritual of saying thanks is very unique and surreal. It started a few years ago but making its importance rapidly to the world.

The ceremony takes place on small wooden steps at the edge of the ghat. 7 young priests in vermillion saffron perform a synchronised prayer ceremony for 45 minutes.

The ceremony marks an end when priest pours water in the river and chant prayers. This is followed by people offering lamps and flower pots into the river. As the prayer concludes the lamps are immersed into the waters. A belief goes here that before this evening prayer ceremony begins if somebody leaves a lighted lamp in the holy water of Ganges, with a wish in his mind, his wish will come true soon. This act is one of the very simple yet very fulfilling and trusted.

After this return back to your Hotel and stay overnight.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Sunrise boat ride + Visit to some Temples + Visit to Sarnath + Walking tour

Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
30 minutes prior to sunrise, you will be picked up from your Hotel and drive to river bank of Ganges and embark on a private boat ride to witness the most spiritual and magical sunrise of Varanasi.

Varanasi boat ride at the time of sunrise from Dashashwamedh Ghat to Harischandra Ghat is the most resplendent ride that takes you across heritage of Varanasi. This ride starts when the sun is just about to come up the horizon. As you glide across waters you can see entire river being engulfed in orange and red hues of the early morning Sun. On alighting at the burning Ghat you can see various cremation rituals.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
After it visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple also known as Golden Temple of Varanasi. It was constructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Indore.

Note : Carry your passport copy as the same will be required to show to police while entering inside.

After it return back to Hotel and have your breakfast.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
After breakfast enjoy city tour of Varanasi visiting Banaras Hindu University – Largest Residential university in India and Asia, Mother India Temple – A 3 digtal map of India Very unique and only of its kind, Tulsi Manas Temple – A former residence of late and great poet and writer Tulsidas, Durga Temple also known as Monkey Temple and finally visit to an Ashram - Residence of Hindu Monks and Pundits.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
After it drive to Sarnath [15 Kms // 45 Minutes]. If you wish to have lunch somewhere, ask your guide and he will take you to best restaurants nearby.

Buddha owns favorite place, Sarnath is among the greatest tourist destinations in Varanasi & has utmost importance in Buddhism religion and culture. Situated 10 kms from Varanasi, Sarnath has religious, cultural and architectural significance. It was in the Deer park in Sarnath where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon post-enlightenment. It is a place where from this religion and culture started. The place rose to its significance during reigns of Ashoka who erected numerous stupas here.

You will see Ruins of Sarnath, Budhha Temple, large Buddha statue, Archeological museum and deer park.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
After some rest, drive to one of the oldest street of Varanasi and enjoy walking tour.

A guided walk in Varanasi old streets and through thousands years old alleys, holy temples will leave you mesmerized. Discover the sacred and oldest living culture of this ancient city with getting yourself into these old streets. A walk which promises surprise at every step is extremely rich in its insights and sights. A lot more learning experiences to come when you onto this. Question to your Varanasi guide to know the depth of each place, you cover during this Varanasi walking tour.

The holiest city in the river bank of Ganga, has countless unseen things to know and do. A unique mixture of the holiest river with the holiest town of lord Shiva is something can’t be found on the entire planet. All is only possible to see after you step in the old streets and walk in it.

This Varanasi walk takes place in Northern part of the Ghats, and will give real insights of Varanasi. With this walking tour one would be able to see Kashi Vishvanasth Temple, Famous Food Streets of Varanasi, Kachuri Gali, Perfume Market, Flower market, Silk Market, Soveniers Market and many countless things.

After it return back to Hotel and stay overnight.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Varanasi airport departure transfer

Stop At: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi District, Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh 221006, India
Morning will be at your leisure [If you have booked your departure flight in afternoon we shall organise a 3 hour sightseeing tour without any additional cost].

Later in day at an ideal time transfer to Varanasi airport to board your flight for onward destination.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.