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Activity Varanasi, India

Guiding based tour in Varanasi, India

5.0 (6 reviews) 2 days Free cancellation Private tour
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Guiding based tour in Varanasi, India

About this activity

The main attraction of varanasi is river Ganges and surrounding. This tour covers everything. Boat ride at the time of sunrise is most amazing sightseeing of the city is done in this tour. Crematorium and Vishvanath temple (Golden temple) makes you to feel also surprising. Heritage walk - the part of the morning activities include walking through d old part of the city which is more of an heritage walk, seeing old houses, temples passing by small Ayurveda stores with essential oils, spices, incense sticks n passing by d flower market with so many different kind of flowers... Marigolds, lotus, Gladulas r essential part of our day to day life n offerings to a temple... This tour takes maximum 2 days but also can be done in one day depends on situation. Car or Any kind of transport is not included in this plan. Guide will come to pickup you on decided and given point but without any transport. If transport will be required then Guest will have to pay. Guide and morning boat included.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
My Tour Guide Varanasi

Ages: Adults (15–65 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: No transport ,it can be arranged but guests will have to pay extra for transport extra payment.
  • Included: Boat Trip at morning in Ganges and official tour guide, No transport eg. Car... is included

Not included

  • Not included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Not included: Hotel, meal, transport and tipping

Itinerary

Day 1 · Varanasi the spiritual and cultural capital of India. Evening Ganges Aarti, Early Morning Boat Ride, Heritage Walks

  1. Ganges River

    3 hours

    Evening Aarti of Holy Ganges River

    Varanasi evening prayer ceremony also called aarti ceremony is a kind of Hindu way of worship, which is basically an event organized every day to give thanks to river Ganges. Normally Hindu worship is done privately, but this worship (aarti) ceremony is done on the riverbank of Ganges openly and publicly. It is only of its kind, therefore attracts thousands of people daily to witness it. This Hindu ritual of saying thanks is very unique and surreal. It started a few years ago but making its importance rapidly to the world

Day 2 · Morning Boat Ride

  1. Ganges River

    3 hours

    Early Morning Boat Ride and heritage walk

    Boating down the Ganges River during sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi. We can observe here the Hindu way of life along the banks of the Ganges (Ghats) A day with a morning boat ride at dawn is a chance to observe the Hindu way of life along the bank of the Ganges River (Ganga Ghat or Banaras Ghat). Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements.

    Boat ride take place between two crematoriums. To see furenal process is also a touching experience, then other part of this tour is heritage walk.

    The part of the morning activities include walking through the old part of d city which is more of an heritage walk, seeing old houses, temples passing by small Ayurveda stores with essential oils, spices, incense sticks n passing by d flower market with so many different kind of flowers... Marigolds, lotus, Gladulas r essential part of our day to day life n offerings to a temple...

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Varanasi Airport
  • Taj Ganges Varanasi

Hotels of Varanasi

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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Guiding based tour in Varanasi, India

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