Varanasi: Full Day Tour with Morning & Evening Boat Ride

Experience the spiritual essence of Varanasi on a full-day guided tour featuring serene morning and evening boat rides along the sacred Ganges River. Witness the mesmerizing sunrise rituals and the captivating evening Ganga Aarti at the ghats, including Dashashwamedh Ghat. Explore ancient temples, narrow lanes, and vibrant local life, making this tour a perfect blend of spirituality, culture, and unforgettable experiences. Highlight • Private 12-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise • Take two cruises on the Ganges River, one at sunrise and one at sunset that includes the Ganga Aarti ceremony. • Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus • See Dhasmekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath • Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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   Varanasi

   1 hour

   6:00 AM - Pickup from Hotel/Airport/Train Station In Varanasi After early morning pickup at 5:30 am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside. Admission Ticket Free

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   Kashi Vishwanath Temple

   2 hours

   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.

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   Banaras Hindu University

   1 hour

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

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   Sarnath

   1 hour

   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.

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   Ganges River

   1 hour

   Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Aarti ceremony in the evening

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   Varanasi

   Pass by

   Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8 pm.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.