Full Day City Tour of Varanasi visit Sarnath Including evening Ganga Aarti
Overview
Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India and also one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the sacred city of Varanasi with the comfort of a private tour on a full day trip. On this tour, you will see the ancient, spectacular city of Varanasi full of history, visit the Sarnath, the city where the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, and Evening witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the city Varanasi.
Inclusions
- All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
- Professional private tour guide
- Monument entrance fees
- Rickshaw ride
- Buffet Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Bharat Mata Temple
- Entry/Admission - Sarnath
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
9am We start a city tour and visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble. Then you will visit the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
After Lunch, you will head to visit Sarnath, an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Plot No D 16 - 28 - a Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi 221001 India
Evening, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi that will take you to the holy river, the Ganges, where you will cruise to witness the Aarti ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
After your memorable day, you will be dropped off at your Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
9am We start a city tour and visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble. Then you will visit the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
After Lunch, you will head to visit Sarnath, an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Plot No D 16 - 28 - a Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi 221001 India
Evening, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi that will take you to the holy river, the Ganges, where you will cruise to witness the Aarti ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
After your memorable day, you will be dropped off at your Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Dress code is smart casual
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- 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.
naiymad
October 2022
The Ganges river was so beautiful and so spiritual. I loved learning the history and seeing all the people joined together in faith. It was such a sight watching so many people bathing in the water in the morning. I also enjoyed the ceremony. It was entertaining. It was also my birthday so i enjo...
The Ganges river was so beautiful and so spiritual. I loved learning the history and seeing all the people joined together in faith. It was such a sight watching so many people bathing in the water in the morning. I also enjoyed the ceremony. It was entertaining. It was also my birthday so i enjoyed everything a bit more.Mick97421
July 2022
Nice Day in Varanasi !! I recommend it with Anil !! Ganga aarti must be seen one time if you can !! Thanks !
Nice Day in Varanasi !! I recommend it with Anil !! Ganga aarti must be seen one time if you can !! Thanks !Chinkeypentiah
February 2020
My wife and I visited Varanasi and Vinod Kumar was our tour guide.Vinod was highly knowledgeable in Varanasi history and culture. He did an outstanding job with the tour and was very patient and helped a lot with picture taking. Our whole experience here was magical. If u are a Hindu and visiting...
My wife and I visited Varanasi and Vinod Kumar was our tour guide.Vinod was highly knowledgeable in Varanasi history and culture. He did an outstanding job with the tour and was very patient and helped a lot with picture taking. Our whole experience here was magical. If u are a Hindu and visiting India u need to visit Varanasi.The tour company was outstanding.it is an extremely busy city with devotees from all over the world.