Varanasi City, Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath Sightseeing Tour

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About this activity

Embark on the "Varanasi City, Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath Sightseeing Tour," beginning with a hotel pickup for a city odyssey. Witness the grandeur of Dashashwamedh Ghat, resonating with Hindu legends. Pay homage at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and stroll through vibrant Vishwanath Gali for local delights. Delve into history at the Alamgir Mosque and Banaras Hindu University, home to the towering New Vishwanath Temple. Discover cultural treasures at Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum and the patriotic Bharat Mata Temple. Explore spiritual landmarks like Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, and Durga Temple. Conclude the Varanasi leg and venture to the sacred grounds of Sarnath, featuring the majestic Dhamekh Stupa. End the day at Ramnagar Fort, housing captivating regal artifacts. The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off, leaving you with enduring memories of Varanasi's rich tapestry.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private air-conditioned deluxe car from picks up till drop off to your hotel.
Included: Government taxes.
Included: English-speaking private tour guide.
Included: Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Included: Bottled water within the vehicle.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities & optional activities.
Not included: Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Varanasi

Passing by

Pick up from your hotel for city tour.
Stop 2

one hour

Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most spectacular main ghat on the Ganga River, located close to Vishwanath Temple Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple

15 min Admission included

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has 800 kg of gold plating on its tower. Other than Hindus cannot enter the temple complex, they can only see the temple tower from Mankarnika ghat corridor. There is also a well present within the temple complex called Jnana Vapi where too only Hindus are allowed to enter.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

30 min

Walk in Vishwanath Gali famous for local snacks & sweets and street shopping in Varanasi. One can easily find modern & traditional apparel, household items, home decor items, brass idols of deities, etc.
Alamgir Mosque

15 min

Alamgir Mosque a 17th century structure built by Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, on a land which once had a Shiva Temple and was demolished by him. The mosque is an architecturally stunning building built according to the Indo-Islamic style with beautiful minarets and high domes.
Banaras Hindu University

30 min Admission included

Banaras Hindu University, with 5.3 sq kms campus and 30,000 residing students it is the largest residential university in the continent.
New Vishwanath Temple

30 min

The New Vishwanath Temple is located in Banaras Hindu University and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. New Vishwanath Temple has the tallest temple tower in the world with the Shikhara's height being around 250 feet.
Bharat Kala Bhavan

30 min Admission included

Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum an archaeological and art museum, that exhibits a beautiful collection of sculptures, artefacts, paintings, jewellery, pottery, textiles, etc. ranging between the 1st and the 15th century.
Bharat Mata Temple

20 min

Bharat Mata Temple built in 1936 houses a relief map of undivided India carved out of marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter.
Tulsi Manas Temple

20 min

Tulsi Manas Mandir one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. The temple has beautiful images of Lord Rama, Mother Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman. The walls of temple are adorned with verses from Ramcharitmanas, the Hindi version of the epic Ramayana.
Sankat Mochan Temple

20 min

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, situated by the River Assi was built in the 1900s by the freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman. The monkeys who throng the temple premises and tend to steal away the prasad are totally harmless if you let them be on their own.
Durga Temple

20 min

Durga Temple, located near the Durga Ghat on the bank of the River Ganga, was built in the 18th century. It houses an imposing idol of Goddess Durga and is one of the main temples in Varanasi.
Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)

20 min

Nepali Temple one of the oldest temples in the city, made of stone, terracotta and wood carvings is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sarnath

2 hours Admission included

Sarnath it was here Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. The great Dhamekh Stupa and glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 BC stand testimony to the importance the place enjoyed at that time.
Stop 15

2 hours

Ram Nagar Fort is located on the eastern bank of River Ganga. The Fort includes an eccentric museum boasting a royal collection of vintage cars, swords, palanquins, ivory works, an old weaponry section and an extremely unusual astrological clock.
Varanasi

Passing by

After sightseeing drop off to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Keymagics Hotel Anmol
OYO 75149 Hotel Indra
SPOT ON 39336 Ashirvad Gh
Vaishnavi Paying Guest House
OYO Hotel Shyamal
Hotel Raj Shanti Varanasi
Shree Sai Paying Guest House
Goroomgo D S Residency Varanasi
Om Shanthi Paying Guest House
Hotel Shailesh Inn
Hotel Divya
Hotel Vaibhav

and 1,670 more pickup points

Pickup is available from all hotels, residences, and other accommodations within 10 km of Varanasi city. Please provide your pickup location details at least 3 days before the tour. Your private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will arrive at the scheduled pickup time. Driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Using your ticket

Please provide up pick up information atleaset one day before the tour

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Car Only

Includes: Private Car with Driver.

Pickup included
Car & Guide

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides.

Pickup included
Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary & Lunch.

Pickup included
Car, Guide & Entrance

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup included