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Religious tour of Varanasi with official guide

Varanasi, India
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the sacred Hindu rituals and temples of Varanasi without the worry of navigating your way around the holy sites or missing any must-sees on this private 2-day tour. On the first day, witness the evening "aarti" lights ceremony at the Dashashwamedh ghat by the Ganges River; and the next day, enjoy a tour of Varanasi’s temples, including the Shiv Darshan, plus time to browse the city’s renowned Baranasi silk shops.
  • Private Varanasi 2-day tour ideal for Hindu pilgrims and first-timers
  • View and gain deeper insight into the key Hindu sites and rites with a guide
  • Witness a Ganga "puja" and evening "aarti"; and visit temples and sari shops
  • Varanasi pickup and drop-off included; hotels, entry fees, meals excluded

What's Included

  • Govt. Approved tour guide for required tours
  • Hotel,meals, transport,puja expense and entrance tickets

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Can be picked up from any known place in varanasi and around.

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Meeting point

  • Lord Varahar Shire, Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, near Fish Market, Near Ganga River , Dashaswmedh Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India

    Dashashwamedh Ghat

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.4:30 pm

Itinerary

Day 1

Ganga Arati

1 Stop

1

Dasaswamedh Ghat

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Puja- Snan

1 Stop

1

Ganges River

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $50.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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