India · Religious & Spiritual

Full-Day Varanasi Private Tour with Sunrise Boat Ride and Sarnath

1 Day Round trip from Varanasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges past Varanasi's iconic ghats
02 Witness morning rituals at Dashashwamedh Ghat
03 Visit Manikarnika Ghat, one of Varanasi's most sacred cremation ghats
04 Explore Sarnath's important Buddhist heritage at Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
05 Optional visit to the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple
06 Option to attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Experience Varanasi's spiritual atmosphere on a full-day private tour that begins with a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and visits to the city's iconic ghats and morning rituals. Continue with an optional visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple before travelling to Sarnath to explore its significant Buddhist monuments and museum. Along the way, discover the sacred character of Varanasi and the historic importance of Sarnath, then end the day with the option to attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Experience Varanasi's spiritual atmosphere on a full-day private tour that begins with a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and visits to the city's iconic ghats and morning rituals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Varanasi, Sarnath

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sunrise on the Ganges and Sarnath Exploration

Morning:
- 5:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel.
- 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM: Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise.
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the morning rituals.
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Visit Manikarnika Ghat, the cremation ghat.
Mid-morning:
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Optional visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Travel to Sarnath.
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Explore Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and Mulagandha Kuti Vihara.
Evening:
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Return to Varanasi.
- Optional: Attend the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- 6:00 PM: Drop-off at your hotel.