2-Day Varanasi Spiritual Tour with Ganga Aarti and Sarnath

Arrive in Varanasi by flight or train. Meet and greet at the station or airport, then transfer to your hotel for check-in and time to freshen up.

In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a spiritual ritual performed with lamps, chants, and the holy Ganges River as its backdrop. You may also enjoy a boat ride during the aarti for the best view.

If you wish, explore the local bazaars of Godowlia or Vishwanath Lane for local snacks, souvenirs, and spiritual trinkets.

Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Varanasi.

Begin the day with an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges. Enjoy the peaceful sunrise as you float past ancient ghats, witnessing locals performing their morning rituals. Stop at important ghats such as Manikarnika Ghat, the cremation ghat, and Assi Ghat.

Continue with visits to some of Varanasi's famous temples, including Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Annapurna Devi Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir.

Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Later, take an excursion to Sarnath, located 10 km away, the sacred Buddhist site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.

Visit key landmarks in Sarnath, including Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashoka Pillar, and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.

Lunch is optional. After the tour, you will be dropped at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.