Varanasi & Sarnath City Tour With Aarti, Ghat Visit & Boat Ride
Why we love it?
The Varanasi & Sarnath City Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of two of India's most significant spiritual sites over 7 hours and 30 minutes. Participants will visit the iconic Banaras Hindu University and experience the serene ambiance of Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking an in-depth understanding of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, as well as those interested in the cultural richness of Varanasi. A distinctive feature of the experience includes a traditional Aarti ceremony at the ghats, complemented by a peaceful boat ride along the Ganges, providing a unique perspective of the city’s spiritual landscape.
Inclusions
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car from picks up till drop off to your hotel.
- English-speaking private tour guide.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled water within the vehicle.
- Government taxes.
Exclusions
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Itinerary
Step 1
Pick up from your hotel for guided city tour visiting:-
Banaras Hindu University
with 5.3 sq kms campus and 30,000 residing students it is the largest residential university in the continent.
Step 3
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 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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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 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
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.
Step 9
Nepali Temple one of the oldest temples in the city, made of stone, terracotta and wood carvings is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Step 10
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.
Step 11
The Assi Ghat the confluence of the Rivers Assi and Ganga is famous for the large Shiva Lingam installed under a peepal tree. It has immense religious importance and has been mentioned in the Puranas and various legends as well. Boat ride from here to Dasaswamedh Ghat.
Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti
a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the Holy Ganges. The entire Ghat gets illuminated with a divine light that can be felt strongly. The magnificent ritual involves huge brass lamps lit with oil and the priests chant the holy mantras that reverberate in the entire location.
Step 13
After Sightseeing drop off to your hotel.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please provide up pick up information atleaset one day before the tour
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
