Varanasi: Full Day Varanasi and Sarnath Guided Tour By Car

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Govt Approved Guide
Duration: 12 hours
Tour Includes: Car with driver + Tour Guide. Monuments Entrance and Lunch are included. This tour starts and Varanasi
Pickup included

Varanasi Full Day Tour

2 Adults x $123.56

$247.12

Approx Total

$247.12

Govt Approved Guide
Duration: 10 hours
Air Conditioner: Ac Car
Tour Includes: Car with driver + Tour Guide. Monuments Entrance and Lunch are not included. This tour starts and Varanasi.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Live Tour Guide
Entry Tickets Of Monuments (If Option)
Potential boat ride experience (subject to weather conditions)
Private AC Car For Entire Tour Activity
Water Bottle & Cookies

Tip/Gratuities To Guide & Driver (optional)
Personal Expenses
Food & Drinks

Overview

Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat and come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, see the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan , Manas Mandir, and BHU. At noon we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, return to the hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti from top After all you can retire for the night.

Itinerary

Ganges River

Early Morning pick_up from your hotel at 05 Am and start your day with sun rise boat ride. Boat ride on the Ganges river for sunrise from the main Ghats as called Dashaswamedh Ghat to Harishchandra ghat then down to manikarnika ghat. boat ride start when the sun is about to comes up the skyline this is the main attraction of Varanasi. before that will see other activity at Ghat. Very lively atmosphere makes it one of the best places to visit in India. very admirable and unforgettable along the Ganges river. A boat ride on the River sounds lovely! It can be a peaceful and refreshing way to start the day. As for other activities and rituals. You might consider enjoying a picnic by the riverside, meditating or participating in some yoga or stretching exercises. You could also explore local tradition or customs to make your morning even more enriching and meaningful. Just remember to appreciate the beauty of nature and take in the peacefulness of the River surrounding. Enjoy your day

2 hours
Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples.

2 hours
Banaras Hindu University

Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia

1 hour
Sarnath

Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna

1 hour
Ashoka Pillar

The Ashoka Pillars in India are structures erected by the Mauryan King Ashoka between 268 to 232 BC across the Indian subcontinent. They are a representation of his dynamic rule and conquests across India. While most of the pillars have either withered away or destroyed by his future rulers, 20 pillars still stand tall in India. The pillars are the earliest known stone scriptures in India and demonstrate the culture of the advanced Mauryan civilization

1 hour
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

Dhamek Stupa is one of the most important sights in Sarnath and its mostly due to its antiquity and significance of being the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon. It was here that he revealed the eightfold path leading to nirvana. The stupa is composed of a cylindrical tower that rises around 43m and the diameter of the monument is a formidable 28m. The arched niches halfway on the monument may have once held statues of the Buddha. There are lovely elaborate carvings halfway on the monument on some sides.

1 hour
Ganga Aarti

Later just before sunset, you are going to get the most memorable moment of your life, because you will be taken to the River Ganges and embark to witness the Ganga aarti ceremony, a grand event that starts at 7.00 pm and you experience a great rapture during this process at Dasashwamedh Ghat. Aarti, written as Aarti, is a Hindu ritual performed by a group of young clergymen well garbed in silk saffron and white robes holding lamps which are waves in a synced motion with the sound of bells drums cymbals, and chanting some Sanskrit mantras takes up a specific spot in the Ghat and start the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga and light is offered to one or more deities. In India, Hindus worship the Ganges River as a goddess. . After this, you will return back to the hotel, and services will end here. The tour ends with pleasant memories of the trip. We will drop you at the hotel.

1 hour

Additional Info

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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Great tour in Varanasi

Published on Mar, 2025

Rahul was kind and took care of us really well for two days. First day was holi and second day was sightseeing in Varanasi. Apparently, things tend to go crazy in Varanasi and can turn ugly for women especially. Despite all craziness, Rahul took care of us and even took us to meet with his family for this special occasion. On second day, we did our itinerary with a walk along the ghats included. It was very good. Varanasi is a very interesting place and Rahul is very knowledgeable. As a rule of thumb in India, do not go to any shops that you are offered to be taken and you will be just fine.

You have to do this when in Varanasi!

Published on Mar, 2025

Had a beautiful day with Vishal. The morning boattrip on Ganges was amazing. Temples and university later in the day. Was very informative.

Great tour and the best of the guides

Published on Mar, 2025

Vishal was an excellent guide, he gave us a lot of information and make us enjoy every moment of our tour. We highly recommend him!

Excellent trip

Published on Feb, 2025

excellent service and Rahul was very cordial, knowledgeable and helpful. He took care of senior citizens who travelled along with me.

Lots of wonderful things to see and do in Varanasi!

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a wonderful experience today with Rahul and our driver. We got to see a number of very important sites and rituals in India. Our guide was well informed and made sure we were safe in the busy streets of Varanasi. He took us for chai several times. He also arranged a guide at the Buddhist Temple—which was a beautiful experience. Tips are expected on this tour, despite the expense of the day, so be prepared.

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