India · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour with Ganga Aarti and Sarnath

2 Days Round trip from Varanasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the divine evening Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
  • 02 Enjoy a morning boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise
  • 03 Take a heritage walk through Varanasi's famous narrow streets
  • 04 Visit sacred Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon

Explore Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, on a 2-day journey through its sacred ghats, ancient lanes, and revered landmarks. Witness the divine evening Aarti on the banks of the Ganges, enjoy a morning boat ride at sunrise, and take a heritage walk through the old city of Varanasi. The tour also includes a visit to Sarnath, the sacred Buddhist site where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Walk through this ancient city and rejuvenate your soul and spirit.

Witness the evening Aarti, a Hindu ritual in which light is offered to one or more deities.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Cities Varanasi, Sarnath
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Evening Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

  • Visit Varanasi, situated on the banks of the sacred river Ganges.

  • Witness the evening Aarti, a Hindu ritual in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aarti also refers to the songs sung in praise of the deity while the offering of lamps is being performed.

  • Explore Dashashwamedh Ghat, the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River.

2
Day 02

Sunrise Boat Ride, Heritage Walk, and Sarnath

  • Go for a boat ride in the morning and witness the sunrise.

  • Take a heritage walk in the old city of Varanasi, which is famous for its narrow streets.

  • Visit Sarnath in Varanasi, the place from where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon.

Dashashwamedh Ghat, Ganges at sunrise, old city lanes of Varanasi, Sarnath

Where this trip takes you

Dashashwamedh Ghat, Ganges at sunrise, old city lanes of Varanasi, Sarnath

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Transport

  • Boat ride

  • Rickshaw

Know before you go

  • This is a tour guide service/sample itinerary. Please note that the program can be modified as per the client's specifications.

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 2 days finish where they began, in Varanasi.

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