Varanasi One Day Tour with Sarnath, Boat Ride & Aarti

4.9 (35 reviews) 14 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is a Private Tour, designed for the regular tourist who comes to Varanasi first time and wants to experience to way of life in India with Hinduism and Buddhism.

It includes Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk, Sarnath Tour [The Birth Place of Buddhism] and Evening Boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti.It will includes:

This tour have two break one after morning boat tour for breakfast and another after Sarnath Tour for lunch.

Note: This tour can also be done in two days. Like first day Start from Afternoon Sarnath tour or in the Evening start with Evening Ganga Aarti and next day morning boat ride followed by old city walk and after breakfast Sarnath tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Varanasi Day Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Professional Private Guide Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
Included: Guide in other language [French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
Included: A seating arrangement offering one of the best views of the Aarti
Included: Exclusive boat during morning boat ride
Included: Sarnath Entrance Tickets

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Banaras Ghats

4 hours

Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
Ganges River

4 hours

Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Passing by

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi
Manikarnika Ghat

Passing by

The creamation Ground of Lord Shiva
Dasaswamedh Ghat

2 hours

Main Ghat
Sarnath

3 hours

Sarnath: Sarnath in Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places.

There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices at Sarnath. Some of the important Buddhist monuments at Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa, the Dharmarajika stupa & the Chaukhandi stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others. The Indian Buddhist society called Mahabodhi Society maintains a park around the Buddha temple. The Mahabodhi Temple within the park has a tooth relic of the Buddha.

There is also a vast expanse of ancient ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most precious ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. The Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is the National emblem of India, which is displayed in the archaeological museum in Sarnath.
Ashoka Pillar

one hour Admission included

The pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout the Indian subcontinent, erected or at least inscribed with edicts by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BCE
Dhamek Stupa

one hour Admission included

Dhamek Stupa Sarnath marks the spot where the Buddha preached his first message. Built by the great Mauryan king Ashoka in he 3rd century BCE
Ganga Aarti

one hour

Aarti is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.
Chaukhandi Stupa

Passing by

The Chaukhandi Stupa is regarded as one of the most divine and important monuments of the Buddhist culture

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Taj Ganges Varanasi
Palace On Ganges - Heritage Hotel
J J Plaza JHV Cantonment Varanasi
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By The Ganges

Any hotel located in the city Limit of Varanasi

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

There will be two break, one for the breakfast and second for the lunch in this tour. Guest will be back to the hotel for breakfast and lunch break.

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour includes two breaks: the first after the morning boat tour for breakfast, during which travellers will have the option to return to their hotel—depending on its location—and rest for around two hours before heading to Sarnath. The second break will be after visiting Sarnath, allowing time for lunch and relaxation before proceeding to the Ganga Aarti experience.