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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Varanasi is one of the most colorful places on earth dotted with numerous temples and spirituality is at its core. And no doubt it’s the “holy city of India”. Embark on an incredible tour of Varanasi, showcasing the best of the ancient city of Varanasi in true local style. On this 4-hour tour, you’ll be exploring Varanasi city in the morning, when the spiritual city awakens. The tour is a combination of a boat ride and a walking tour, to explore Varanasi’s cultural diversity along with some of the oldest site in the city and a visit to Akhada (wrestling joint). End your tour on a perfect note by enjoying a peaceful morning boat ride on the River Ganges and watch life unfold at sunrise. So let’s embark on this ecstatic tour, shall we.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Sunrise View
Boat Ride
Morning Ganga arti
Coffee and/or Tea
Rickshaw Ride
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Your Varanasi hotel only
Return Details
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Your Varanasi hotel only
Assi Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Starting early morning at 5:00 am, driver will pick you up from the hotel. You’ll now proceed to Assi Ghat, for a perfect start to the day, to attend the soul-stirring spectacle of Ganga Aarti (river worship ritual of the holy Ganges) at Assi Ghat. Sight the riverside lit up with earthen lamps, priests perform well-choreographed religious rituals and chant holy mantras with chorus from the devotees and locals gathered there, the echo of the conch shell being played, aroma of fresh flowers and the burning incense sticks, all make for an unforgettable experience of Varanasi. 60 minutes
Tulsi Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India After the Ganga Aarti, you’ll proceed for sightseeing of Varanasi on foot. A little ahead near Tulsi Ghat you’ll visit the Lolark Kund - a sacred pond and one of the most ancient site present in Varanasi. Many come here to pray for a son/offspring by taking a dip in the waters at sunrise. Afterward, make an interesting visit to the Akhada (a traditional Indian wrestling joint). At the Akhada, watch wrestlers perform physical training using traditional tools of exercise or even watch them doing kushti (wrestling) on fresh mud pits.
Next move towards Tulsi Ghat, one of the most important ghat in Varanasi, named after the great Hindu saint and poet Tulsi Das. Located close to the ghat, you’ll visit the Durga Kund (pool) located on the premises of the old 18th century Durga Temple also known as the Monkey Temple, owing to the presence of large number of monkeys in its premises.
120 minutes
Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India Now reach Assi Ghat and walk down the stairs of ghat to take a peaceful morning boat ride on the Ganges River. The boat ride is like a ferry pilgrimage, sailing from one ghat to the other, along the course of the Ganges. Observe the captivating morning activities unfold at sunrise on the banks of the river Ganges. Sight pilgrims bathing and offering prayers to the deities, holy men (sadhu and pandits) performing ancient rituals and more. Your boat ride ends at Dashashwamedha Ghat, one of the most prominent and liveliest ghats in Varanasi. The name Dashashwamedha indicates sacrifice of ten horses, which was performed by Lord Brahma, as per Hindu myth.
At Dashashwamedh Ghat you’ll take a rickshaw ride till PDR Mall Box Office at Luxa Road. After capturing wonderful memories for the day, driver will drop you at the hotel. 90 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
rvtanna
27 Mar 2020
Had a wonderful trip. Very well organised by Gets as staff were very helpful with quick response.
Varanasi Classical Music Trip was not as expected although the guide Rangit tried his best to make the best of it . He was excellent. All the guides appointed were very knowledgeable.
The driver Ganga was very good. A very safe driver. Khajuraho Temples &
Khajuraho Dance Festival was amazing.
Overall an excellent Trip.
Thank You Gets.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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