India · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Varanasi Cultural Tour with Sarnath and Ganga Aarti

2 Days Round trip from Varanasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Sarnath, the first preaching site of Lord Buddha, including its stupa, monastery ruins, and Buddhist temples
02 Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat
03 Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the holy Ganges, observing Hindu rituals and historic riverside architecture
04 Explore Varanasi's cultural landmarks, including Benaras Hindu University, Durga Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple

Experience the spiritual heart of India on this 2-day private Varanasi tour. Explore Sarnath, the sacred site where Lord Buddha first preached, and visit its ancient monastery, stupa, and vibrant Buddhist temples. Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and take an early morning boat ride along the holy Ganges to see the sunrise, traditional rituals, and historic riverside palaces. Discover Varanasi's iconic landmarks, including Benaras Hindu University, Durga Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple, for a truly immersive cultural and spiritual journey.

Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and take an early morning boat ride along the holy Ganges to see the sunrise, traditional rituals, and historic riverside palaces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Varanasi, Sarnath

Languages English, Italian, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sarnath Exploration and Evening Ganga Aarti

Arrival at Varanasi airport or railway station, followed by hotel check-in.
Lunch at the hotel.
Visit Sarnath, including the ruins of the Buddhist monastery, the stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihar (Sri Lanka Temple), the Thai Buddhist Temple, and other new Buddhist temples.
Explore the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath.
Attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Sunrise Boat Ride and Varanasi City Tour

Take an early morning boat ride on the Ganga to witness the sunrise, Hindu religious activities, and riverbank palaces.
Visit the Hindu cremation grounds to observe traditional rituals.
Return to the hotel for breakfast.
Enjoy a city tour of Benaras Hindu University, Durga Temple, and Bharat Mata Temple.
Return to the hotel for rest.

The tour concludes.