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Varanasi Day Tour with Temples & Ganga Aarti – Dawn to Dusk

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

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Overview

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, sunrise and evening boat rides on the Ganges River, and visiting Sarnath—a pilgrimage site where Buddha is believed to have preached his first sermon. Travelers also have the chance to observe an aarti ceremony, a mantra recitation accompanied by bells, drums, and cymbals.
  • A private sightseeing tour of Varanasi
  • Explore the old town and visit Varanasi Hindu University
  • Sunrise and evening boat rides on the Ganges River with an aarti ceremony
  • Visit Sarnath—where Buddha is believed to have preached his first sermon

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off by private AC car
  • Professional Guide [For Safe & Honourable tourism we provide only licensed Guide]
  • Boat Ride (Exclusive one time)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • A seating arrangement offering one of the best views of the Aarti
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
  • Entrance fee to Visit Temple/ Any personal expenses on Rituals.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We'll pickup from any Hotel located in Varanasi

Operating hours
.5:30 am

Itinerary

1

Banaras Ghats

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Dasaswamedh Ghat (Pass By)

Kedar Ghat (Pass By)

Manikarnika Ghat (Pass By)

2

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banaras Hindu University (Pass By)

3

Durga Temple

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sankat Mochan Temple (Pass By)

4

Bharat Mata Temple

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Sarnath

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chaukhandi Stupa (Pass By)

6

Dhamek Stupa

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

7

Dhammarajika Stupa

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

8

Ashoka Pillar

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

9

Sarnath Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

10

Ganga Aarti

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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