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10-Hour Private City Highlights Day Tour Of Varanasi Featuring Boat Ride

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Boating, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    10 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Description

Embark on the "Varanasi Remembrances" tour for a 10-hour immersion into Varanasi's spiritual essence. Witness sunrise rituals along the Ganges, explore the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and delve into the rich history of Banaras Hindu University. Conclude the day at Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, before experiencing the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat.

Highlights
  • Glide on the Ganges at sunrise, witnessing ancient rituals
  • Explore old city alleyways, beholding the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Experience Sarnath's serene ambiance, marveling at the Dhamekh Stupa
  • Immerse in the Archaeological Museum's ancient treasures
  • Varanasi: Private City Highlights Day Tour & Boat Ride expand_more
    • Varanasi Remembrances: After early morning pickup at 5:30 am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside. 
    • Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Afterward, follow your guide on a short walking tour of the old city's alleyways and catch sight of the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the holiest Hindu temples 
    • Banaras Hindu University: Banaras Hindu University (Pass By) Stop for breakfast (at your own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10 am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), a replica of the original Vishwanath Temple. 
    • Bharat Mata Temple: Mother India Temple, built in 1918, housing an unusual marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent. At 12:30 pm, learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, then take a break for lunch (at your own expense). Afterwards, drive about eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to take in Dhamekh Stupa, known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd century BC (closed Fridays). 
    • Sarnath: Sarnath is located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. 
    • Dasaswamedh Ghat: At 5 pm, Ganges will view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8pm.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Local Guide
  • Boat ride in the morning
  • Bottled water
What's Excluded
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Monument Fees
Know before you go
  • Tour Will Be Start at 05: 30
  • Please note that lunch is not included.
Meeting Point

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 1 USD 130 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 80 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 70 Per Person
4 To 4 USD 60 Per Person
5 To 5 USD 50 Per Person
6 To 6 USD 50 Per Person
7 To 7 USD 50 Per Person
8 To 8 USD 50 Per Person
9 To 9 USD 40 Per Person
10 To 12 USD 40 Per Person

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USD 130 / person