India · Religious & Spiritual

3-Day Varanasi and Sarnath Religious Tour with Ganges Boat Ride

3 Days Round trip from Varanasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Take part in lively Hindu ceremonies in Varanasi
  • 02 Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the Ganges
  • 03 Visit Sarnath, the birthplace of Buddhism
  • 04 Experience the vibrant yet peaceful ambience of ancient Varanasi

Experience an amalgamation of vibrancy and piety as you visit Varanasi, the pulse of Uttar Pradesh. Participate in Hindu ceremonies, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges, and relax in the ambience of this ancient city. The tour also takes you to Sarnath, the birthplace of Buddhism, adding another spiritual dimension to your journey.

You will participate in a ceremony that is very energetic, illuminating, and powerful.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Varanasi, Sarnath
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Varanasi and Evening Ganges Ceremony

  • Arrive in the holy city and transfer to your place of accommodation.

  • Relax during the day, as the evening holds surprises for you. This will be your first interaction with the Ganges in Varanasi and with life along the holy river. You will participate in a ceremony that is very energetic, illuminating, and powerful.

  • After completing the ceremony, return to your place of accommodation and have dinner. If interested, you can also have dinner outside at a good restaurant.

2
Day 02

Morning Ganges Boat Ride and Excursion to Sarnath

  • Have an energetic and enlightening start to the day with an early morning boat ride. Though the landscape is the same, the experience is totally different.

  • Return to your hotel for breakfast, or, if you are comfortable, you can taste the city's local traditional breakfast.

  • Proceed to visit some temples and a 100-year-old university.

  • Head back to the hotel for lunch, with some time to relax.

  • Proceed to Sarnath, the small town known as the birthplace of Buddhism.

3
Day 03

Departure from Varanasi

  • Leave for your port of departure at an appropriate time.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Varanasi 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport

  • Boat

  • Rickshaw

  • English-speaking Indian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Tour start
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Varanasi.

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