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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Pick-up From Hotel starts The Tour at 5 am at Dasaswamedh Ghat Catch the glimpse of the gigantic Ghats of Varanasi and proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temples. Learn about Hindu mythology from an expert local guide. You will learn from your guide the legends and stories that bind the city together from time immemorial.Come Back To Hotel Take Breakfast Again Get picked up from your centrally located hotel in Varanasi at 10am. Drive to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. It is believed that Buddha traveled to Sarnath to meet his five companions - Koudanna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama and Asvajiya and with whom he shared his newfound knowledge Ganga Aarti ceremony, a highly choreographed ritual performed on the Daswamedha Ghat, celebrating the existence of River Ganges. Burning lamps, flowers and scented sticks fill the ambiance with peace. Experience this age-old tradition dropped back to your hotel.
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Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Varanasi
Evening Ganga aarti On Chair
English Speaking Professional Guide
Entrance fees Of Sarnath
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from hotel lobby or any where in the city centre.
Traveler pickup
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India The tour starts at 5am with a boat ride from Assi Ghat to Daswamedha Ghat. Catch the glimpse of the gigantic Ghats of Varanasi and proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temples. Learn about Hindu mythology from an expert local guide. You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel and proceed on a boat ride on the Ganges. Starting at Assi Ghat, the city's most prominent bathing Ghat, the boat ride takes you through the 5000-year old history of Varanasi, also believed to be one of the world's oldest living cities. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy a surreal sunrise, floating on the sacred river. The boat ride ends at Manikarnika, the cremation Ghat of Varanasi, marking the journey of a person from birth to death and ultimately attaining salvation. You will learn from your guide the legends and stories that bind the city together from time immemorial. 120 minutes
Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Get picked up from your centrally located hotel in Varanasi at 10am. Meet your local guide and proceed on an extraordinary expedition around the city. Drive to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. It is believed that Buddha traveled to Sarnath to meet his five companions - Koudanna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama and Asvajiya and with whom he shared his new found knowledge.
Proceed to visit the significant ruins of Dharmarajika Stupa, the exact spot that contained the bones of Buddha before it was destroyed by Jagat Singh in 1794. Catch a glimpse of the great Ashoka pillar and explore Buddhism in a unique archeological museum built to commemorate the culture and religion. Listen as your guide narrates the legends and stories about Buddhism and proceed to Mulagandhakuti Vihara Temple. This exquisite temple was built by the Sri Lankan Mahabodhi Society and is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the city.
240 minutes
Ganga Aarti, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India As the evening arrives, the city will begin its preparations for the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a highly choreographed ritual performed on the Daswamedha Ghat, celebrating the existence of River Ganges. Burning lamps, flowers and scented sticks fill the ambiance with peace. Experience this age-old tradition as your local guide tells you all about Hindu mythology. As the ceremony ends, you will be dropped back to your hotel. 240 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
312arvinc
13 Mar 2023
Morning Ganga Aarti and the boat ride as the sun came up.
My guide Arvind Kumar was very good and helpful.
V2263QQchristineb
13 Feb 2020
Rien à dire le guide est conforme à nos attentes
Siri00004
14 Jan 2020
My varanasi morning trip was amazing with the services of Varanasi Excursion. The team is really good and provides you good services as per the information given in the tour over all it was fantastic experience. For us.
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