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Price is £114 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit to Sarnath, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world
    • Explore the, bustling lanes of Varanasi that are filled with ancient temples
    • Visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple
    • Visit the famous Ghats of Varanasi like Dashashwamedh Ghat

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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1-Day, Varanasi: Private City Highlights Day Tour & Ganges Cruise in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Price details
£113.58 x 1 Adult£113.58
Total
Price is £113.58

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Private guide
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned car
  • Inclusions
    Bottled mineral water
  • Exclusions
    Entry tickets
  • Exclusions
    Lunches, dinners, and extra drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Morning: Sarnath Visit
    Sarnath: Start your day with a visit to Sarnath, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
    Sarnath Museum: Explore the archaeological museum, which holds ancient Buddhist relics, sculptures, and artefacts.

    1. Temples of Varanasi
      Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can witness the spiritual ambiance here.
      Durga Temple: A significant Hindu temple known for its vibrant red colour, often referred to as the Monkey Temple due to the presence of monkeys.
      Tulsi Manas Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Rama, this is where the epic “Ramcharitmanas” was composed.

    2. Walking Through the Old City
      Old Varanasi Walking Tour: Explore the narrow, bustling lanes of Varanasi that are filled with ancient temples, shrines, and lively bazaars.
      Local Markets: A chance to shop for Banarasi silk sarees, handicrafts, and souvenirs.

    3. Lunch Break
      Enjoy traditional North Indian cuisine at a local restaurant.

    4. Afternoon: Ganges River Highlights
      Ganga Ghats: Visit the famous Ghats of Varanasi like Dashashwamedh Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat (one of the main cremation ghats).
      Boat Ride: Experience a scenic boat ride along the Ganges River, where you can witness pilgrims performing rituals on the ghats.

    5. Evening Ganga Aarti Ceremony
      Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat: Witness the mesmerising evening Ganga Aarti, a beautiful ritual of fire offerings and prayers to the holy river. The ceremony is accompanied by chanting, bells, and lamps, creating an unforgettable spiritual experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India