Varanasi & Sarnath: Full-Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride

4.9 (25 reviews) 10–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Early morning you will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges. you will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat and come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, see the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan , Manas Mandir, and BHU. At noon you will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, return to the hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti from top After all you can retire for the night.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: BEST VARANASI TOUR

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meal (if option selected)
Included: Monument entry fees (if option selected)
Included: Boat ride in the morning (subject to weather conditions)
Included: Mineral water
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off Private air-conditioned transportation
Included: Govt Approved Guide
Included: Personalized full-day excursion

Not included

Not included: Tips for your driver and guide
Not included: Kashi Vishwanath donations

Itinerary

Ganges River

2 hours Admission included

Early Morning pick up from your hotel at 05 Am and start your day with sun rise boat ride. Boat ride on the Ganges river for sunrise from the main Ghats as called Dashaswamedh Ghat to Harishchandra ghat then down to manikarnika ghat. boat ride start when the sun is about to comes up the skyline this is the main attraction of Varanasi. before that will see other activity at Ghat. Very lively atmosphere makes it one of the best places to visit in India. very admirable and unforgettable along the Ganges river. A boat ride on the River sounds lovely! It can be a peaceful and refreshing way to start the day. As for other activities and rituals. You might consider enjoying a picnic by the riverside, meditating or participating in some yoga or stretching exercises. You could also explore local tradition or customs to make your morning even more enriching and meaningful. Just remember to appreciate the beauty of nature and take in the peacefulness of the River surrounding. Enjoy your day
Kashi Vishwanath Temple

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Banaras Hindu University

one 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
Sarnath

one hour Admission included

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
Ashoka Pillar

one hour Admission included

The Ashoka Pillars in India are structures erected by the Mauryan King Ashoka between 268 to 232 BC across the Indian subcontinent. They are a representation of his dynamic rule and conquests across India. While most of the pillars have either withered away or destroyed by his future rulers, 20 pillars still stand tall in India. The pillars are the earliest known stone scriptures in India and demonstrate the culture of the advanced Mauryan civilization
Dhamek Stupa

30 min Admission included

Dhamek Stupa is one of the most important sights in Sarnath and its mostly due to its antiquity and significance of being the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon. It was here that he revealed the eightfold path leading to nirvana. The stupa is composed of a cylindrical tower that rises around 43m and the diameter of the monument is a formidable 28m. The arched niches halfway on the monument may have once held statues of the Buddha. There are lovely elaborate carvings halfway on the monument on some sides.
Ganga Aarti

2 hours Admission included

Later just before sunset, you are going to get the most memorable moment of your life, because you will be taken to the River Ganges and embark to witness the Ganga aarti ceremony with Boat Ride (if option) a grand event that starts at 7.00 pm and you experience a great rapture during this process at Dasashwamedh Ghat. Aarti, written as Aarti, is a Hindu ritual performed by a group of young clergymen well garbed in silk saffron and white robes holding lamps which are waves in a synced motion with the sound of bells drums cymbals, and chanting some Sanskrit mantras takes up a specific spot in the Ghat and start the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga and light is offered to one or more deities. In India, Hindus worship the Ganges River as a goddess. . After this, you will return back to the hotel, and services will end here. The tour ends with pleasant memories of the trip. We will drop you at the 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
OYO 48509 Hotel Mittram
Hotel Heritage Inn
Hotel HKJ Residency
Sojourn Varanasi

and 1,758 more pickup points

Our Guide Will Meet You At Travelers Desired Location in Varanasi.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

All Inclusive Tour (Transfers)

Pickup included: This option includes transport, driver, guide, entrance fees, and 5* Meal. Pickup included

Pickup included
Transport & Guide Only Service

Pickup Included:: This Option Includes Transport and Guide Service with Transfers.

Pickup included