Highlights of the Varanasi & Sarnath (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)

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About this activity

Varanasi has a different experiences to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn. We coupled all these with an excursion to Sarnath which allows you to learn how this huge faith was founded and handcrafted the beautiful Highlights of Varanasi & Sarnath Tour in order to understand the true essence of Varanasi, its past, its spiritual journey & the roots of Buddhism.

1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, and famous tourist destinations of Varanasi customized based on your requirement.

2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, stupas, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys, the myriad temple spires of the city in your lens.

3. Understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy with lots of wonderful stories.

4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Hindi, English
Operated by: Yo Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks
Included: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Airport or outside city limit transfer
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Sarnath

one hour

Sarnath; an important Buddhist pilgrim spot, where Buddha made his first sermon after getting enlightenment. In this excursion to Sarnath is the best way to know how this religion was born and explore one of its holy cities.
Stop 2

30 min Admission not included

We will visit the Sarnath Museum, which is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the collection of Buddhist remains.
Stop 3

30 min

Visit the Sarang Nath, dedicated to the god Shiva and whose name also famed as "deer lord".
Dhamek Stupa

30 min Admission not included

Visit the Dhamek Stupa as it was the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon and it reveales the eightfold path leading to nirvana.
Chaukhandi Stupa

30 min Admission not included

Visit the Chaukhandi Stupa - the spot where Buddha was reunited with the panchavargiya bhikshus or his five companions.
Ramnagar Fort

one hour Admission not included

Explore this majestic palace which is a combination of architectural excellence and astronomical brilliance constructed by the King of Banaras in the year 1750 AD.
Banaras Ghats

one hour

Most of the Varanasi ghats are more than 300 years old and there nearly 88 ghats. Most Popular and oldest ghats of all these are the Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

30 min Admission not included

Visit the holiest of Shiva temples where main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha meaning the Ruler of the universe. Explore the other small temples in the complex as well as a small well known wisdom well
Assi Ghat

30 min

Visit the the furthest south of the main ghat and Shri Durga Temple
Manikarnika Ghat

30 min

Visit the Burning Ghat where dead bodies are burnt here regularly. It is holiest among the sacred riverfronts, alongside the river Ganga, known for if a dead human cremated, the soul finds salvation/Moksha
Dasaswamedh Ghat

30 min

Visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat which is the oldest and holiest ghat and heart of the action where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening. Walk around the other Ghats of Kashi and learn energy transformation techniques that will help you balance the energy system within you.
Varanasi

one hour

Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

OYO 75149 Hotel Indra
OYO Hotel Shyamal
Shree Sai Paying Guest House
Hotel Heritage Inn
Om Shanthi Paying Guest House
Hotel Divya
Hotel Vaibhav
OYO 35924 Kanti Guest House
Radisson Hotel Varanasi
The Pinnacle Inn Sarnath
Taj Ganges Varanasi
Hotel Ozas Grand

and 115 more pickup points

We pickup all the travelers from Varanasi, please connect with us if your stay is located outside, we can organize pickup and drop at additional charges.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

Small Car (up to 3 person)

Budget

Duration: 8 hours

Snacks

Sedan Car

Pickup included
Premium SUV Car

Premium

Duration: 8 hours

Snacks

Premium SUV

Pickup included