India · Religious & Spiritual

Varanasi & Sarnath City Tour With Aarti, Ghat Visit & Boat Ride

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Varanasi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit major spiritual and cultural landmarks in Varanasi
  • 02 Explore Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon
  • 03 See Banaras Hindu University and the New Vishwanath Temple
  • 04 Discover artefacts at Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
  • 05 Visit Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple, and Nepali Temple
  • 06 Enjoy a boat ride from Assi Ghat to Dasaswamedh Ghat
  • 07 Witness the evening Holy Ganga Aarti at sunset
  • 08 Travel with a private English-speaking guide and private car

Discover the spiritual heart of Varanasi and the Buddhist heritage of Sarnath on this full-day guided city tour. Visit important temples, cultural landmarks, and historic sites including Banaras Hindu University, the New Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple, Nepali Temple, and Sarnath.

The experience also includes time at Assi Ghat, a boat ride to Dasaswamedh Ghat, and the chance to witness the evening Holy Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Ganges. With private transport, an English-speaking guide, entrance charges mentioned in the itinerary, and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this tour offers a convenient way to explore Varanasi’s rich religious and cultural traditions.

Discover the spiritual heart of Varanasi and the Buddhist heritage of Sarnath on this full-day guided city tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Varanasi, Sarnath
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick up from your hotel for guided city tour visiting:-Banaras Hindu University, with 5.3 sq kms campus and 30,000 residing students it is the largest residential university in the continent.The New Vishwanath Temple is located in Banaras Hindu University and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. New Vishwanath Temple has the tallest temple tower in the world with the Shikhara's height being around 250 feet.Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum an archaeological and art museum, that exhibits a beautiful collection of sculptures, artefacts, paintings, jewellery, pottery, textiles, etc. ranging between the 1st and the 15th century.Bharat Mata Temple built in 1936 houses a relief map of undivided India carved out of marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter.Tulsi Manas Mandir one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. The temple has beautiful images of Lord Rama, Mother Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman. The walls of temple are adorned with verses from Ramcharitmanas, the Hindi version of the epic Ramayana.Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, situated by the River Assi was built in the 1900s by the freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman. The monkeys who throng the temple premises and tend to steal away the prasad are totally harmless if you let them be on their own.Durga Temple, located near the Durga Ghat on the bank of the River Ganga, was built in the 18th century. It houses an imposing idol of Goddess Durga and is one of the main temples in Varanasi.Nepali Temple one of the oldest temples in the city, made of stone, terracotta and wood carvings is dedicated to Lord Shiva.Sarnath it was here Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. The great Dhamekh Stupa and glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 BC stand testimony to the importance the place enjoyed at that time.The Assi Ghat the confluence of the Rivers Assi and Ganga is famous for the large Shiva Lingam installed under a peepal tree. It has immense religious importance and has been mentioned in the Puranas and various legends as well. Boat ride from here to Dasaswamedh Ghat.Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the Holy Ganges. The entire Ghat gets illuminated with a divine light that can be felt strongly. The magnificent ritual involves huge brass lamps lit with oil and the priests chant the holy mantras that reverberate in the entire location.After Sightseeing drop off to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Varanasi. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned deluxe car from picks up till drop off to your hotel.
  • English-speaking private tour guide.
  • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled water within the vehicle.
  • Government taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities & optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please provide up pick up information atleaset one day before the tour

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Varanasi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Varanasi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Varanasi..

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