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Explore Varanasi to Ayodhya in a cozy AC car, discovering city highlights en route. Delve into spirituality at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and explore nearby religious sites on this swift day trip.

The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritual ritual. The Aarti ceremony takes place near the Ganges River. While facing the river, the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there.Highlights • Aarti Ritual At the Ganges River

One of the oldest living cities on Earth turns its lanes and riverfront into a game you'll never forget. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Varanasi on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Witness Dashashwamedh Ghat, stage of the nightly Ganga Aarti • Approach the golden spires of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple • Study the carved woodwork of the Nepali Temple above the river Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Millennia of stories, two hours of play.

Discover the Spiritual and Artistic Heart of India in Varanasi! Welcome to Varanasi, the divine city where culture, art, and music intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of traditions and spirituality. As believers in the sacred origins of this city, we invite you to explore its rich cultural heritage and embark on a transformative journey of learning and understanding. Varanasi: A City Created by the Divine: According to legend, Varanasi was founded by Lord Shiva himself, making it a city steeped in mythological significance and divine energy. This belief has inspired centuries of artistic expression and cultural practices that continue to thrive in the city today. Art and Music in Hindu Culture: In Hindu culture, art is revered as a form of devotion and expression. Indian classical music, which traces its roots to the Samaveda, is considered a divine art form that has the power to uplift the soul and connect with the divine. Come and experience with us the incredible journey

With its ancient temples and culture, Hindu devotees, and daily rituals performed out in the open, Varanasi is a dream destination for photographers or anyone who likes to take good vacation pictures. But knowing the best places to take photos—or how to sensitively handle human subjects—is challenging on your own. This guided photography tour takes you to some of the city’s most photogenic spots. Your guide provides cultural context, too.

Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat and come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, see the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan , Manas Mandir, and BHU. At noon we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, return to the hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti from top After all you can retire for the night.

Embark on a spiritual and historical journey from Varanasi to Prayagraj, a city rich in heritage and sacred significance. Witness the divine confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers at Triveni Sangam, a revered site for Hindu rituals. Explore the grandeur of Allahabad Fort, an architectural marvel built by Emperor Akbar. Visit Anand Bhavan, the ancestral home of the Nehru family, and delve into India's independence history. Stroll through the lush gardens of Khusro Bagh, adorned with stunning Mughal mausoleums. Conclude your enriching day with a scenic drive back to Varanasi, carrying memories of Prayagraj’s spiritual and historical essence.

Discover Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, on this private 3-day tour. Visit the Buddhist site of Sarnath, the pilgrimage site of Assi Ghat, and the Hindu temple of Kashi Vishwanath Temple; enjoy a scenic cruise along the Ganges River; and witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony along the river. Accommodation and some meals are included.

✅ Experience the Sacred Triveni Sangam – Take part in or witness a traditional puja at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, a spiritually transformative moment believed to cleanse sins and bestow divine blessings. ✅ Visit Prayagraj’s Most Revered Landmarks – Explore iconic pilgrimage sites, including the ancient Bade Hanuman Temple, the legendary Akshayavat tree, and the historic Anand Bhavan, offering a perfect blend of spirituality, history, and culture. ✅ Guided by Local Experts – Our knowledgeable guides share deep insights into the city’s mythology, traditions, and rituals, enriching your experience with fascinating stories and lesser-known facts. ✅ Personalized & Immersive – Whether you prefer a serene spiritual experience or a deeper cultural dive, this tour can be customized to match your interests and pace.

Watch the sun rise over the Ganges River with this morning boat ride, led by a local guide. You'll get great views of the sacred ghats, where pilgrims pray and bathe en masse every morning and throughout the day, and get to see the city aglow with beautiful morning light.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private tour covers much of Varanasi and visits Sarnath in just three days of sightseeing. Visit monuments, museums, and religious sites, including stupas—mound-like structures holding Buddhist relics. You’ll also have the chance to observe Hindu Aarti rituals, where priests recite mantras accompanied by bells, drums, and cymbals. This tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned private car and accommodations for two nights at a 4-star hotel.

Our cooking class offers you to experience our delicious Indian food.You get to learn any one particular food in this class.The class includes your lunch. For example if you are doing this class in the evening,then it will include your dinner with us whatever you cook.

Combine a visit to the evening aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges with a boat ride through town with this private, guided experience. You'll start with a boat ride, which will take you past the city's famous ghats, including the Manikarna Ghat, where cremations are held. You'll also witness the famous aarti, or evening prayer ceremony, right 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.

Varanasi has a different experiences to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn. We coupled all these with an excursion to Sarnath which allows you to learn how this huge faith was founded and handcrafted the beautiful Highlights of Varanasi & Sarnath Tour in order to understand the true essence of Varanasi, its past, its spiritual journey & the roots of Buddhism. 1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, and famous tourist destinations of Varanasi customized based on your requirement. 2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, stupas, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys, the myriad temple spires of the city in your lens. 3. Understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy with lots of wonderful stories. 4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.

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.

It is believed that the Ganges changes its course to flow South to North to pass through the holy city of Banaras. Our walk , through the HopOn India App Audio guide, takes you from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedh Ghat, along the Holy Ganges. A must-do walk for all travelling to Banaras. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

Immerse yourself in Indian culture on this small-group tour of Varanasi. You'll take a boat ride on the holy Ganges River, attend a morning aarti ritual, take a riverfront yoga class, and watch a classical dance performance, with time left over to take a guided walking tour through the ancient city’s meandering lanes.

With its riverside ghats, holy bathing areas, and Hindu temples, Varanasi’s Old Town is best explored from the water. With this combination boat and walking tour, you’ll see ghats and Hindu rituals along the Ganges riverbanks on an early-morning boat ride, and continue on a heritage walking tour through the southern parts of the Old Town to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other religious and cultural sights.

Are you planning to explore the beautiful sites of Jaipur? Then Royal india tour is available at your service since 1995, with its Jaipur sightseeing package, taxi tours, Rajasthan Tour. As per your requirement, we will customize your tour package. Jaipur sightseeing Tour (Jaipur Darshan) Explore Jaipur on a budget with our 8 hour Jaipur city bus tour that starts from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Here you will visit sites like: Birla Temple, Ram niwas garden, Central Museum, Jaipur City Palace, Royal Gaitor, Amber Fort, Kanak vrindavan garden, Hawa mahal & Jal mahal. optional : Plan a trip to Chokhi Dhani from your hotel in Jaipur. Here the tour plan is: Evenings are best at Chokhi Dhani where you can live performances of dance and music and other entertaining activities. 7 pm pick up from your hotel Arrive at Chokhi Dhani by 7:30. Enjoy the flok dance, Rajasthani song, rides/ activities & have traditional dinner Drop back to your hotel by 11. (Charges will be Extra for Chokhi Dhani )

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.

The hustle and bustle of Indian cities is exciting, but this tour takes you to some local villages outside of Varanasi to see how most Indians live. You'll travel with a private guide, who will provide insightful commentary on Indian culture and history while you travel. Enjoy personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions.

As you take the tour through HopOn India app you will walk on the very soil that the Buddha had walked. Sarnath is the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. We will tell you the story of how Buddha spread his teachings and the full perspective of monuments and structure at Sarnath. The most special features of this experience are : 1. This is an end to end do it yourself App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food. 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts and curated with utmost care, leaving no room for dependence on the guide's knowhow 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

The unique thing about Varanasi is its cultural, architectural and religious diversity. If you are done exploring the regular highlights of Varanasi and want to see hidden gems of city not like the regular touristic tours this half day sightseeing tour is the best option. We have hand crafted this Hidden Gems of Varanasi to offer you a rich heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy. 1. Experience the prominent yet unexplored destination of Varanasi with our English speaking guide on this sightseeing tour by car. 2. Get the glimpse of Ramnagar Fort & Shastri Home, Banaras Hindu University & Bharat Kala Bhawan, Tomb of Lal Khan & Alamgir Mosque, Shri Durga Temple & Assi Ghat along with other sites. 3. Indulge in conversations to understand vintage Varanasi, it's historic aspect, its culture, beliefs and local trivia to develop a great perspective of city. 4. Local Food Tasting (Complimentary)