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DURATION-03 HRS LOCATION- RIVER GANGES, VARANASI ATTRACTION- EVENING GANGES BOAT RIDE, AND LATER WITNESS THE CEREMONY AT BANK OF RIVER GANGES. Guide will pick you from the Guest House or Hotel, and take you to the Ganges by the Pre-arranged Car. After reaching Ganges experience the Bank of River Ganges by Boat, Later witness the beautiful Ceremony at the Bank of Ganges. The ceremony is called Ganga Aarti. Later drop to hotel by Car.

This is a unique tour which includes space to seat in Ganga aarti area, explore the street market, pass through narrow lanes & taste special local street food & drinks.

This tour is one of its kind where tourist get to indulge in the local beauty of the Indian culture. The best part of the tour is the morning boat cruise, which gives you an overwhelming feeling of a connection that you make with this divine place. There is lot of positive energy in every bit of the breeze flowing around. Here you can experience the whole life cycle of an Indian Man. From the rituals performed after the birth of the a Child to day to day activity of a common man, till the rituals performed after the death of a Hindu person can be experienced at different Ghats, with each ghats having its own significance. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.

See some of the most popular sites in India, plus some that aren’t on the typical tourist track, with this 6-day private Golden Triangle tour. Stop by Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur and tour them with your personal guide. Also head out to Chand Baori step well in Abhaneri village, where you can check out the ancient architecture and explore. Accommodation is up to you, giving you the freedom to choose any type of hotel in each city.

Learn about Varanasi’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions on this private, guided tour, led by a guide. You'll have the chance to walk along the ghats that line the Ganges River, visit the birthplace of Buddhism at Sarnath, pay your respects at the famous Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and attend an evening prayer ceremony on the banks of the river.

A day trip from Varanasi to Bodhgaya offers a rich immersion in Buddhism. With a private car and tour guide at your service, you'll delve into the essence of this religion.

If you have three days to explore Varanasi and want to have an unforgettable experience, this tour is the best! We will be your host, friend and guide for three full days. During two days we will visit together the most emblematic places of the new and old city, known and unknown places, temples, palaces, bazaars, markets, ceremonies and rituals ... And on the third day we will look for a respite in a quiet place. Come with us, among cereal fields, orchards and farms, and let's explore a village in search of the slow and traditional rhythm of life outside the bustling and busy city of Varanasi. You will spend unforgettable hours in a natural environment, with pure air and nature around you, discovering the essence of a rural area. What more could you want for a round tour?

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private Varanasi tour covers much of the city’s cultural and religious attractions in one day of sightseeing. Highlights include a guided walking tour of the old town, an exclusive sunrise or evening boat ride on the Ganges River with a prime seating view of the aarti ceremony, and visiting Sarnath—a pilgrimage site where Buddha is believed to have preached his first sermon.

Day 1: Varanasi to Bodhgaya • Departure: Early morning departure from Varanasi by road (approx. 5 hours). • Arrival at Bodhgaya: Check into your hotel and freshen up. • Afternoon Tour: o Visit the Mahabodhi Temple – A UNESCO World Heritage site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. o Explore the Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha meditated. o Visit the Great Buddha Statue, Thai Monastery, and Japanese Temple. • Evening: Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Bodhgaya and visit other monasteries around the area. • Overnight: Stay at a comfortable hotel in Bodhgaya. Day 2: • Morning: After breakfast, continue your exploration of Bodhgaya by visiting: o Sujahta Stupa – a memorial for the milkmaid Sujata, who offered food to Buddha. o Dungeshwari Cave Temples – where Buddha meditated before attaining enlightenment. • Afternoon: After completing the Bodhgaya tour, either: o Drive back to Varanasi (approx. 5 hours) or o Drop-off at Gaya Airport / Railway Station for onward travel.

Rowing boat rides during the dawn is perhaps one of the best things to do in Varanasi. The ride along Ganges River offers the quintessential Varanasi experience. It takes one through different Ghats and former palaces situated close to the banks of Ganges, giving a panoramic view of this River and the region. Later after this walk into old lanes of Varanasi exploring Norther Bazzars of the city and famous food street of Varanasi.  Highlight: • Guided sunrise boat ride with a private boat • Witness daily Hindu rituals • See cremation and understand the logic behind burning of dead bodies • Walk into thousands years old streets of Varanasi • Explore famous food street of Varanasi also known as Kachauri

Explore the spiritual heart of India with tailored journeys in Varanasi and Ayodhya. This tour offers deep cultural immersions, allowing travelers to connect with the rich spiritual heritage of these sacred cities. Benefit from knowledgeable guides who bring history to life and ensure every detail is taken care of, letting you focus on your spiritual experience. Whether you’re seeking enlightenment or cultural exploration, this journey promises a transformative experience. - Discover the rich spiritual heritage of Varanasi and Ayodhya - Personalized support and expert guides for a meaningful journey - Engage in cultural experiences that deepen your connection - Ideal for travelers seeking spiritual enrichment and cultural insights

This full-day tour is tailor made for solo female travelers and group female travelers. Varanasi is one of the most important places for Hindu culture. Varanasi offers visitors an insider's look at local customs and traditions in one of the world's oldest living cities. Tour the Hindu and Buddhist sites with an expert guide, including the Ganges Ghats, where pilgrims come to absolve their sins and the Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his very first sermon.

Gain access to a local's home in Varanasi to taste authentic Indian cooking during this half-day tour. With the input and insight from a local cook, you'll learn much more about Indian cooking than you would simply eating at local restaurants. Learn to make Masala chai and snack on pakodas, then take lessons on pulao, daal (lentils), eggplant, raita, roti (flat Indian bread), vegetables, and halwa for dessert. Sit down to eat your meal with your fellow classmates and chef/teacher.

Explore Varanasi through its temples and its colorful markets in this tour that takes you on a spiritual and cultural ride through all the colorful temples and sprawling markets. Witness the Ganga aarti in the evening, the most magical of Varanasi’s experience where fire is used as an offering for holy Ganges.

This tour takes you across the city of Varanasi like a local. Every aisle of this city has a different tale of its own. It's said that it’s the gallis (lanes) of Varanasi, too narrow for traffic roads is something that holds the charm of the old city. Don’t worry about getting lost because sooner or later you will end up in front of the river or on the main street. Feel free to pick up some souvenirs as you enjoy the streets of Varanasi. Walkthrough the main chowk often known as the traditional business square of the city and peep inside the shops and lives of people of Thatheri Bazaar, the metal crafters’ household goods market. Visit the various Saree shops and don't miss the famous 'Benarasi Saree'. Pay a visit to Panchganga Ghat, the embankment of the Five Rivers and if there is time the walk concludes at the temple to the fearsome Kal Bhairava aspect of Shiva, where locals and pilgrim alike pay their respect to the deity as the Eternal Judge of the City.

Sarnath is a famous place in Varanasi and it is the destination for cultures like Hindu, Buddha and Jain. Sarnath is the place where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma (Sermon) then Buddhist Sangha (Association) has originated as well as came into existence. It is situated atleast 13 Km to north-east of Varanasi.Sarnath is the most historical and Buddhist holy place in the Varanasi, popular among tourists for tourism for various religions like Buddhist, Jainism and Hinduism. It has so peaceful, clean and calm environment which provides lots of mind and body relaxation. It can be felt like a new world of heaven on the earth, totally away from the rush, dust and crowd. Sarnath is an amazing place having lots of things to see ( A)- Buddhist Ruins of Sarnath where first Sermon of Buddha was delivered. 1-Dhamekh Stupa DharmarajikaStupa Site. 3-Dharmarajika Stupa. 4-Ruins of Monasteries including Mulagandha Kuti. 5-Remains of Ashokan Pillar Sarnath. 6- Archeological meusum

This tour immerse you into the sense of importance paid to the River Goddess in Hindu Mythology. The quality of this experience depend on the guide who is accompanying you in this tour, we make sure that you get the best of the guide available for you. The walking tour gives you a complete glimpse of the day to day life of a common man living in the Indian society. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.

Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the sunset boat cruise. Highlight • Private 14-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise • Take two cruises on the Ganges River, one at sunrise and one at sunset that includes the Ganga Aarti ceremony. • Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus • See Dhamekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath • Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off

Varanasi is one of the most important places for Hindu culture. Varanasi offers visitors an insider's look at local customs and traditions in one of the world's oldest living cities. Tour the Hindu and Buddhist sites with an expert guide, including the Ganges Ghats, where pilgrims come to absolve their sins and the Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his very first sermon. The tour is tailor made for all kinds of travelers. • Money-back Guarantee. • 100% Guest Satisfaction Assured. • Includes All Entrance Tickets. • Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary. • All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History. • Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.

Explore the land of temples, one where spirituality flows in every nook and corner. Explore Varanasi in this tour where you get to explore the best of this mystical land with a sunrise boat ride, a heritage walk of the oldest part of the city in the morning and the most colorful markets with Ganga aarti in the evening.

✅ What Makes This Tour Unique ✅ Experience the Evening Ganga Aarti from the best viewing location, away from unnecessary chaos ✅ Enjoy a guided and well-organized visit, perfect even during peak evening crowds ✅ Learn the deeper spiritual meaning and symbolism of the Aarti rituals from a knowledgeable local guide ✅ Witness an authentic daily ceremony, not a staged or tourist-only performance ✅ Ideal for travelers seeking a pure spiritual and cultural experience in Varanasi ✅ Thoughtfully designed for first-time visitors and those looking for a calm, meaningful evening

Varanasi is regarded as the spiritual capital of India, thus attracting a lot of people every day. The city has many temples dedicated to different deities holding great importance in the Hindu religion. But since India is home to diversity where many religions are practiced, Varanasi is not different. Out of which Buddhism is one of the major religions practiced in India. Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the middle way to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya, and gave his famous first sermon at the deer park here in Isipatana. Emperor Ashoka erected magnificent stupas and monasteries here, as well as an engraved pillar. When Chinese traveler Xuan Zang dropped by, Sarnath boasted a 100m-high stupa and 1500 monks living in large monasteries. However, soon after, Buddhism went into decline, and when Muslim invaders sacked the city, Sarnath disappeared altogether. It was only ‘rediscovered’ by British archaeologists.

Experience the spiritual journey of a lifetime with our Same Day Bodhgaya Tour from Varanasi, a private guided tour that takes you to the sacred city where Buddha attained enlightenment. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Bodhgaya's spiritual ambiance as you explore the Mahabodhi Temple, meditate under the Bodhi Tree, and visit other significant Buddhist sites. Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the day, providing insights into the history and significance of each place you visit.

With this unique guided 2 day tour of Varanasi from Delhi you get an opportunity to get immersed in the local customs and traditions of one of the world's oldest living cities. We will take you through the Sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganga River, tour Hindu and Buddhist sites. A professional local guide will help you to get the in-depth experience of the culture, that you may not discover on your own. -Convenient private AC vehicle throughout the tour. -All entrance fees and train passes included. -Private evening and morning boat ride to witness prayer ceremonies and tour to Sarnath with local Guide. -Explore the local areas and streets on foot. -Visit pilgrim's stones and Ganga Ghats.