Varanasi tour in one day | 12 hours to 14 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Exclusive boat during sunrise boat ride
  • Govt approved professional tour guide from morning till evening
  • All kind of Taxes
  • A private chair in a private balcony with best view of aarti
  • Monument entrances of all places mentioned in itinerary
  • Private Air Condtioned Car from early morning till late evening unitll all sightseeing is finished
  • Alcoholic drinks, accommodation etc
  • Food and drinks
  • Everything which is not mentioned in inclusions

Overview

For travelers with just one complete day (14 hours) to soak in the essence of Varanasi, our Private One-Day Varanasi Tour Package is meticulously designed. Despite the time constraints, this package ensures that you can partake in all the major Varanasi tours and activities from famous sunrise boat ride to walk through old alleyways and cremation ground, visiting Sarnath followed by seeing aarti ceremony.

Itinerary

  • Ganges River

    Pick-up from your Hotel at 05:30 AM and start your day with sunrise boat ride in Ganges river. Boating in the Ganges River during the sun rise in Varanasi is main attraction. We can observe here the Hindu’s way of life on the bank of the river Ganges (Ghats). Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate. It is the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi that complement the concept of divinity. After this amazing boat ride, step on at Manikarnika Ghat.

    2 hours

  • Manikarnika Ghat

    This ghat, or riverside stairway, is known for its deep spiritual and cultural importance. It's where you'll witness the traditional cremation rituals performed by Hindus, which are believed to help departed souls achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Visiting Manikarnika Ghat offers a glimpse into the profound customs and beliefs of Varanasi. While it may not be a typical tourist attraction, it's a powerful and insightful experience into the rich spiritual traditions of this ancient city. It's a place where the spiritual and practical aspects of life and death converge, making it a fascinating destination for those seeking a deeper understanding of Indian culture. After this return back to hotel to have your breakfast and relax.

    1 hour

  • Sarnath

    Around 12 Noon drive to explore Sarnath - is a sacred pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Echoes of enlightenment permeate the ancient stupas, serene gardens, and the Dhamek Stupa. You will see here Ruins of Sarnath, Budhha Temple, large Buddha statue, Archaeological museum and deer park etc. After this enjoy lunch in any local restaurant [On direct payment basis]

    3 hours

  • Ganga Aarti

    Later after this walk into a private balcony and settle down on pre-booked private chairs with best view of aarti [We don't recommend to see aarti from the boat as between your boat and evening aarti place, there would be several boats, people standing in the middle of aarti disturbing your view] Aarti, also spelled arathi, is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aarti also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. After this you will return back to hotel and services will end here.

    3 hours

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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A grand day out in Varanasi

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide Bharat picked us up at the hotel at 0600 along with a car and diver. The traffic was heavy even at that hour but our driver was good and we felt safe. We walked the final 400 yards to the Ganges and strolled along the chats witnessing all aspects of life. Bharat arranged a boat for just the two of us along with himself and the boatman. It was an incredible trip as we witnessed the cremations as the sun rose. We returned to our hotel for breakfast at 0830. Bharat collected us again at 1030 to drive 10 miles to the Buddhist holy site at Sarnath. We also saw the deer park, a Jain temple, a museum,the statue of a 80 foot Buddah and a Thai temple. We were offered the opportunity to go shopping but declined. We returned for the hotel at 1315.. Bharat collected us at 1630 for the Ganga Aarti ceremony. The crowds were very heavy near the river so we travelled the final part by trishaw. We had the best seats on a balcony directly above the ceremony. We were safely back in the hotel by 1930. Bharat is a very professional and experienced guide who gave us a wealth of knowledge. It was a truly memorable day. Thank you Bharat. I would highly recommend this tour.

Full day Varanasi tour

Published on Dec, 2024

It was a great day tour going through key places in Varanasi. Highlight of the day is viewing Ganga Arathi from a nearby balcony which gives a great view of the whole event. My tour guide Bharat and the driver both were very professional and would highly recommend their services.

Exceptional Guide who made a difference

Published on Nov, 2024

My wife and me booked a customized tour over 2 days during the Dev Diwali celebrations. We were well taken care by Sujeet (our guide) and Shiv (our driver). Sujeet has a great depth of knowledge & tips on the places we visited. He went all out to ensure our requests were met. In fact, he is the best guide among the others we dealt with throughout our time in India. Shiv was a very safe driver. Only slip up we had on this tour was the evening boat ride for the dev Diwali celebration which was not managed well by the company & the ride was uncomfortable. Except for this, we had a great time with Sujeet, Shiv & experience in this amazing and beautiful city.

Sunrise on the Ganges, to a Prime spot at the Arti - What a day!. Thankyou Bharat

Published on Nov, 2024

We had Bharat come to collect us from out hotel. The day started before sunrise with a ride on the Ganges. We were taken back to our hotel for breakfast, and then spent time at Sarnath which was fascinating. After an afternoon break back at the hotel we spent the evening watching the Arti at a prime spot up above the ceremony. Thanks for looking after us Bharat, you were great.

Don’t miss Varanasi!

Published on Oct, 2024

All of the tour was amazing from the sunrise on the Ganges, the traditional cremation, the Sanarth and Buddha temple to the Atari in the evening. Our guide BHARAT and driver KAMAL did a fantastic job of describing all the traditions. Made it all come alive. Spoke really good English and went out of his way to give us a wonderful experience. Best tour guide ever!

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