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Full Day Sightseeing Of Varanasi - Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi

4.7 (110 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Full Day Sightseeing Of Varanasi - Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi

About this activity

Early morning we 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. We 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 we 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 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
AZAAN TRAVELS

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entry Tickets Of Monuments (if option selected)
  • Included: Live Tour Guide
  • Included: Private AC Car For Entire Tour Activity
  • Included: Potential boat ride experience
  • Included: Spl Thali Lunch (if option selected)
  • Included: Water Bottle & Cookies

Not included

  • Not included: Tip/Gratuities To Guide & Driver (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Ganges River

    2 hours Admission not 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. Sarnath

    one hour Admission not 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

  5. 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

  6. Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath

    one hour Admission not 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.

  7. Ganga Aarti

    one hour 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 1,808 more pickup points

We can arrange pick up location as per our guest request or from Hotel Or airport or travelers Desired Location.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • All Inclusive Varanasi Tour

    This Tour Includes:: Car with driver + Tour Guide. Entrance Ticket and Lunch . This tour starts and Varanasi Boat Ride included morning & Evening.

    Pickup included

  • Transport,Guide With Boat Ride

    included :-: This Tour Includes Transport, Guides & Boat Ride Only

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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