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An overnight trip to Varanasi (Benaras)

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An overnight trip to Varanasi (Benaras)

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An overnight trip to Varanasi (Benaras)

Duration: 2 days
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Highlights

Varanasi (Benares, Kashi) has been home to many saints, and peculiar clan of sadhus or ascetics. Varanasi has been nurturing different schools of thoughts in Hinduism. This tour is a unique as it combines short walking tours as well as transport based tour with a guide.

Itinerary

Arrive Varanasi. Transfer to prebooked hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour
  • Sarnath

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Pick-up from the hotel in the afternoon (around 1500 hrs) and drive to Sarnath which located just 10 km from the Hindu holy city of Varanasi. Sarnath is the site where Gautam Buddha first taught the Dharma after his enlightenment. Sarnath is one of four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage. During your Sarnath Tour see Dharmekh Stupa which is 128 feet high, and 93 in diameter, Deer Park, Ashoka Pillar. While you are in Sarnath do no forget to see Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which also houses some of the greatest treasures of Indian Buddhist art.
  • Ganga Aarti

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Later drive to the Dasmeshwar Ghat to witness the most spiritual aarti ceremony. You will be provided a private boat to reach to the place to observe most of it and with this private boat you can roam onto many other Ghats to explore things e.g cremation ritual, bathing etc. An aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering. The offering is made to the Goddess Ganga, also affectionately referred to as Maa (Mother) Ganga, goddess of the most holy river in India.
  • Accommodations
    After the aarti ceremony, return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Early morning take a boat ride in river ganges
  • Ganges River

    2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Sunrise boat ride is the main attractions of Varanasi. With this you will experience the culture which used to be 3000 BC and still continue with same enthusiasm. The early-morning light is inspiring, and all the color and uproar of pilgrims bathing and performing puja unfurl before you. You will witness the daily rituals of Hindu life style which will be more than an exotic experience during your Varanasi morning boat ride. After breakfast proceed for Varanasi city tour
  • Banaras Hindu University

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    After breakfast take a Varanasi city tour which will give you a chance to see the real culture of Varanasi and its locals. In city tour of Varanasi, you will visit to Banaras Hindu University – Largest residential university of Asia.
  • Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Lord Shiva Temple), campus of the whole university
  • Bharat Mata Temple

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Bharat Mata Temple (Mother India Temple) – Instead of traditional statues of Gods and Goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble.
  • Varanasi

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    In time transfer to the airport to board flight for onward journey.

What's included

INCLUDED

Hotel accomodation
Local guide as per the sightseeing
Air-conditioned vehicle
American breakfast

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Airport/Departure Tax
Entrance fees
Meals

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Location

Provider

India TajMahal Tour operators

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