Experience Varanasi Tour: 3 Days Private Guided Tour
Overview
Experience Varanasi program is an endeavor to connect the tourist with the city. It aims to acclimatize the Guest with the local culture of Varanasi.. Along with the morning and evening boat rides, you will be able to explore the different religious aspects of the city like Hinduism and Buddhism. Take an insider's look at various wholesale markets in the city like flowers, spices, paan (betel leaf). Walk through the residential areas of the old town, visit few temples and an ashram and indulge in some great local food.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide (For Safe & Responsible tourism we provide only Trained and Licensed Tour Guides from the Ministry of Tourism-Government of India)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Two private boat rides
- Cost of all food and beverages during the food tour.
- Entry/Admission - Experience Varanasi Tours
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Experience Varanasi Tour: 3 Days Private Guided Tour
Stop At: Experience Varanasi - Private Guided Tours, Varanasi 221005 India
Day 1.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel for the tours.
03:00 pm -05:00 pm Bengali Tola Walk: Walk through the narrow alleys of Varanasi is a rich cultural walk which takes you through the heart of the residential areas in the old city. Visit a temple, a private residence and an ashram.
05:00pm-07:00 pm Evening Boat Ride: Go for a evening boat ride by the sunset and witness the activities by the river side in the evening, watch the cremation at Manikarnika Ghat from the boat. Finally stop at Dasashwamedh Ghat to enjoy the Ganga Aarti ceremony from your private boat.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Experience Varanasi Tour: 3 Days Private Guided Tour
Stop At: Experience Varanasi Tours, B 34/130-14B-1, Bramhanand Colony, Brahmanand Colony, Durgakund, Tulsi Manas Mandir Colony, Naria, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
Day 2.
10:00 am-01:00 pm Bazaar Walk explore a variety of wholesale markets for Paan (betel leaf), spices, artificial jewellery, flowers, etc. Walking through the narrow alleys of these markets with a variety of smell and vision gives a phenomenal experience to the Guest.
01:00 pm -02:30 pm Lunch break.
02:30 pm-04:30 pm City Tour Visit the famous Banaras Hindu University. Ranked among the top three university in India, visit the New Kashi Vishwanath Temple inside the campus, Durga Temple and Bharat Mata Temple (Mother India Temple).
04:30pm-07:30pm Flavors of Varanasi: Experience the city while walking with all your senses and soak up the colors, sounds, sights, aromas and taste. The streets have a wide range of eateries all offering delectably scrumptious food that is sure to suit every traveler’s appetite. You can indulge in some great street food items like- Banarasi Chat, Lassi, Chura Matar, Banarsi Pan etc. Your guide will take you to 5-6 popular street food joints.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Experience Varanasi Tour: 3 Days Private Guided Tour
Stop At: Experience Varanasi Tours, B 34/130-14B-1, Bramhanand Colony, Brahmanand Colony, Durgakund, Tulsi Manas Mandir Colony, Naria, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
Day 3
05:30 am-08:00 am Morning Boat Ride. Return to the river at sunrise, when its banks are alive with the multitude of worshipers who come to immerse themselves honouring life’s milestones as they face the rising run. A rowing boat ride at dawn along the Ganges is a quintessential Varanasi experience. The early-morning light is particularly inspiring, and all the colour and clamour of pilgrims bathing and performing puja unfolds before you.
08:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast and rest.
10:30 am-01:00 pm- Sarnath: Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon here. All is Sorrow. This is known in the Buddhist world as the turning of the religious wheel. Sarnath remained an active centre of Buddhism up to the end of the twelfth century. Centres of learning arose and many sects and sub-sects flourished here, until the Moslems plundered and raised it to the ground.Visit the main temple and see the fresco work followed by excavated ruins & museum (The museum closed on Friday).
Tour ends.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Experience Varanasi Tour: 3 Days Private Guided Tour
Stop At: Experience Varanasi - Private Guided Tours, Varanasi 221005 India
Day 1.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel for the tours.
03:00 pm -05:00 pm Bengali Tola Walk: Walk through the narrow alleys of Varanasi is a rich cultural walk which takes you through the heart of the residential areas in the old city. Visit a temple, a private residence and an ashram.
05:00pm-07:00 pm Evening Boat Ride: Go for a evening boat ride by the sunset and witness the activities by the river side in the evening, watch the cremation at Manikarnika Ghat from the boat. Finally stop at Dasashwamedh Ghat to enjoy the Ganga Aarti ceremony from your private boat.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Experience Varanasi Tour: 3 Days Private Guided Tour
Stop At: Experience Varanasi Tours, B 34/130-14B-1, Bramhanand Colony, Brahmanand Colony, Durgakund, Tulsi Manas Mandir Colony, Naria, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
Day 2.
10:00 am-01:00 pm Bazaar Walk explore a variety of wholesale markets for Paan (betel leaf), spices, artificial jewellery, flowers, etc. Walking through the narrow alleys of these markets with a variety of smell and vision gives a phenomenal experience to the Guest.
01:00 pm -02:30 pm Lunch break.
02:30 pm-04:30 pm City Tour Visit the famous Banaras Hindu University. Ranked among the top three university in India, visit the New Kashi Vishwanath Temple inside the campus, Durga Temple and Bharat Mata Temple (Mother India Temple).
04:30pm-07:30pm Flavors of Varanasi: Experience the city while walking with all your senses and soak up the colors, sounds, sights, aromas and taste. The streets have a wide range of eateries all offering delectably scrumptious food that is sure to suit every traveler’s appetite. You can indulge in some great street food items like- Banarasi Chat, Lassi, Chura Matar, Banarsi Pan etc. Your guide will take you to 5-6 popular street food joints.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Experience Varanasi Tour: 3 Days Private Guided Tour
Stop At: Experience Varanasi Tours, B 34/130-14B-1, Bramhanand Colony, Brahmanand Colony, Durgakund, Tulsi Manas Mandir Colony, Naria, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
Day 3
05:30 am-08:00 am Morning Boat Ride. Return to the river at sunrise, when its banks are alive with the multitude of worshipers who come to immerse themselves honouring life’s milestones as they face the rising run. A rowing boat ride at dawn along the Ganges is a quintessential Varanasi experience. The early-morning light is particularly inspiring, and all the colour and clamour of pilgrims bathing and performing puja unfolds before you.
08:00 am - 10:00 am Breakfast and rest.
10:30 am-01:00 pm- Sarnath: Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon here. All is Sorrow. This is known in the Buddhist world as the turning of the religious wheel. Sarnath remained an active centre of Buddhism up to the end of the twelfth century. Centres of learning arose and many sects and sub-sects flourished here, until the Moslems plundered and raised it to the ground.Visit the main temple and see the fresco work followed by excavated ruins & museum (The museum closed on Friday).
Tour ends.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Most travelers can participate
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- A maximum of 04 people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kumar R
October 2019
I had organized a trip for my parents (80+ years) and Kunal was knowledgeable, resourceful and quick on the feet in managing every possible situation. Kunal orchestrated wheel chairs for my parents and moved them thru the streets of Varanasi like a ballet conductor. We were very happy with the i...
I had organized a trip for my parents (80+ years) and Kunal was knowledgeable, resourceful and quick on the feet in managing every possible situation. Kunal orchestrated wheel chairs for my parents and moved them thru the streets of Varanasi like a ballet conductor. We were very happy with the iternary that included multiple cities and that included religion, culture, food, history, people, arts and music. Big thumbs up for Kunal.omarsiyo
September 2020
Had a great time. Got a chance to visit and get to know many interesting places in Varanasi. I would recommend Kunal 100%, you will not find a better tour guide.
Had a great time. Got a chance to visit and get to know many interesting places in Varanasi. I would recommend Kunal 100%, you will not find a better tour guide.juliannemmunro
January 2020
Varanasi is a vibrant tapestry of colour, sound, tastes, spirituality and light. Kunal lead us skillfully and knowledgeably through Varanasi and on the Ganges river, allowing us insights that would have been missed in less capable hands. He enabled us to experience Varanasi in all its richness ...
Varanasi is a vibrant tapestry of colour, sound, tastes, spirituality and light. Kunal lead us skillfully and knowledgeably through Varanasi and on the Ganges river, allowing us insights that would have been missed in less capable hands. He enabled us to experience Varanasi in all its richness and complexity. We were impressed by Kunal's generosity and kindness not only towards us but to all people he interacted with. A very genuine person. We loved every minute and we can't thank him enough for adapting our tour everyday to enrich our time there.Kaartik108
September 2019
Brilliant will be an understatement to describe our experience in Varanasi with Kunal. Kunal is extremely talented, knowledge and great ethics. In spite of heavy rains his zeal to give us an "experience" was not lost. His recommendations on do's and don't were great and I would highly recommend him!
Brilliant will be an understatement to describe our experience in Varanasi with Kunal. Kunal is extremely talented, knowledge and great ethics. In spite of heavy rains his zeal to give us an "experience" was not lost. His recommendations on do's and don't were great and I would highly recommend him!Chikazy
December 2019
If you want to experience Varanasi in the best possible way then Kunal is the man for you!! We requested a customized itinerary during our stay and he organized it for us on short notice (we gave him half-day notice!!). Kunal is passionate about his work. He is knowledgeable about the city and he...
If you want to experience Varanasi in the best possible way then Kunal is the man for you!! We requested a customized itinerary during our stay and he organized it for us on short notice (we gave him half-day notice!!). Kunal is passionate about his work. He is knowledgeable about the city and he is always on time. He is careful about the safety of his clients too which is the best quality you would want as a tourist with your guide. The Flavours of Varanasi tour was delicious!! He organized a musician for the morning boat ride. What a memorable experience!! On the last day, we had Satish ji for our Sarnath tour. Everybody should meet him once. He is like a historian with a plethora of knowledge. You will want to listen to him endlessly. Thank you Kunal and Satish ji for everything. I would highly recommend experience Varanasi. We will be booking their services on our next visit too :)priyankalavania
November 2019
Well, this is a long pending review. Being an Indian girl it was little tough for me to decide on solo travel in India despite of numerous solo travels in Europe. But once I spoke with Kunal I was sure that I am going to Banaras(Varanasi). He made sure that I feel safe and confident to proceed wi...
Well, this is a long pending review. Being an Indian girl it was little tough for me to decide on solo travel in India despite of numerous solo travels in Europe. But once I spoke with Kunal I was sure that I am going to Banaras(Varanasi). He made sure that I feel safe and confident to proceed with my travel plans and had also assigned Satish as my guide who was also guide with you tube channel "Visa to Explore" which inspired me to visit Banaras (though the city was calling me from past few years) and created similar itinerary for me. I didn't want to see the city as a tourist but feel it as a traveller, Satish made sure of that, even went to places which were not in the list but just because I was big fan of the person associated like Premchand, Kunal was consistently calling me during those 3 days to make sure I was doing fine, simply shows his commitment towards the confidence that he gave me, Satish on the other hand was accommodating most of the requests I was making, good thing that I travelled solo as I could experience more things in short period of time thanks to Satish. I would recommend Kunal and Satish to every person who asks me about Banaras. I am certain that they will make sure to show you the true soul of the city. Hey Kunal, I hope to visit soon again, don't feel like Banaras is done with me yet. Regards, Priyanka