3-Day Varanasi Highlights Tour with Ganga Aarti and Sarnath

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience the famous Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
• 02 Enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
• 03 Explore the main ghats from Assi Ghat to Raj Ghat
• 04 Visit Sarnath, where Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon
• 05 See sacred city landmarks including Durga Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, and Banaras Hindu University

Explore the spiritual heart of Varanasi over 3 days, from the famous Ganga Aarti and a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to the city's sacred temples and nearby Sarnath. Discover the main ghats stretching from Assi Ghat to Raj Ghat along the River Ganges, and visit the revered site where Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. This tour combines Varanasi's religious atmosphere, riverfront traditions, and cultural landmarks in one short journey.

Explore the spiritual heart of Varanasi over 3 days, from the famous Ganga Aarti and a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges to the city's sacred temples and nearby Sarnath.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Varanasi, Sarnath

Languages Bengali, English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Nepali, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Varanasi and Evening Ganga Aarti

• Pick up from Varanasi railway station or the airport and transfer to the hotel.

• In the evening, go to see the Ganga Aarti.

Night stay in Varanasi.

2

Day 02

Sunrise on the Ganges, Sarnath, and City Tour

• See the sunrise and enjoy a boat ride on the streams of the Ganges.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.

• Drive to Sarnath, situated 13 km north-east of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It is the place where Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples - Kaundinya, Bashpa, Bhadrika, Mahanaman, and Ashvajit - after he attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in present-day Bihar.

• Commence the city tour and cover Durga Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and many more.

Night stay in Varanasi.

3

Day 03

Departure from Varanasi

• After breakfast, drop at the Varanasi railway station or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Two nights' accommodation at the Rivitas Hotel or a similar category hotel
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Breakfast
• Entrance fees
• Boat ride on the Ganges River
• English-speaking professional guide

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Laundry
• Other unspecified expenses

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.

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.