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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Varanasi One Day Tour Is a complete set of Varanasi tour which covers all most important sights/ places of Varanasi in one day.
It includes Subah -E- Banaras, Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk, City Tour [Banaras Hindu University and some other important temple, Sarnath Tour [The Birth Place of Buddhism] and Evening Boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti.
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 Subah -E- Banaras, morning boat ride followed by old city walk and after breakfast Sarnath tour.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop off by private AC car
Boat Ride (Evening and morning)
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Professional Guide [For Safe & Honourable tourism we provide only licensed Guide]
Food and drinks
Tips
Entrance fee to Visit Temple/ Any personal expenses on Rituals.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We'll pickup from any Hotel located in Varanasi
Banaras Ghats, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Boating in the Ganges during the sun rise in Varanasi is main attraction. We can observe here the Hindu’s way of life on the bank of the river Ganges (Ghats)
Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat & Kedar Ghat 120 minutes
Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat and most spectacular ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma Sacrifices ten horses during Dasa- Ashwmedha-Yajna.
Kedar Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Kedar Ghat in Varanasi. Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat, is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are handled by outcasts known as doms, and are carried through the alleyways of the old town to the holy Ganges on a bamboo stretcher, swathed in cloth.
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi 20 minutes
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. This Creative and innovative university was founded by the great nationalist leader, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India. Banaras Hindu University was created under the Parliamentary legislation - B.H.U. Act 1915. It played a stellar role in the independence movement and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. It has produced many great freedom fighters and builders of modern India and has immensely contributed to the progress of the nation through a large number of renowned scholars, artists, scientists and technologists who have graced its portals. The area of the main campus of this premiere Central University is 1300 acres, having well maintained roads, extensive greenery, a temple, an air strip and buildings which are an architectural delight.
Durga Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Durga Temple: Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Bengali Maharani- Rani Bhabani of Natore. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Next to the temple, is a kund (pond) which was earlier connected to the river Ganges. It is believed that the existing icon of the goddess was not made by a man but appeared on its own in the temple. 10 minutes
Sankat Mochan Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles".
Bharat Mata Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Bharat Mata Mandir (meaning "Mother India Temple") is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world. 10 minutes
Sarnath, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India 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. Besides Buddhism, Sarnath is also connected with Jainism.
There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices at Sarnath. Some of the important Buddhist monuments at Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa, the Dharmarajika stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others. 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.
180 minutes
Chaukhandi Stupa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India The Chaukhandi Stupa is regarded as one of the most divine and important monuments of the Buddhist culture.
Dhamek Stupa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India 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
10 minutes
92JF+C52, Sarnath, Benares, Uttar Pradesh 221007, India Dharmarajika Stupa. It was built over the relics of the Buddha by Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE
10 minutes
Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India 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
10 minutes
Museum, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007, India Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath, by the Archaeological Survey of India. 30 minutes
Ganga Aarti, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.
Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. We can watch it from the ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. The river is also worshiped with flower petals. 60 minutes
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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travelmaniac4
22 Jan 2024
Indrajeet with Varanasi Day Tours was the most incredible guide ever. He took us to the main temple and many other sites including a ride on the Ganges. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a palpable love of the city, which is my favorite city in the world. He brought the city to life and helped us to have a unique experience which we all treasured. I cannot imagine a better tour of Varanasi. I had chosen him because of all of the other rave reviews on TripAdvisor, and I can now say that they are all deserved.
kirstyb238
28 Dec 2023
Vinod was an amazing tour guide who was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his city which made this tour all the more enjoyable. We split the tour over two half days which was great to really make the most of this wonderful city. If you have a short time in Varanasi or just want someone who can show you all the great sites of this place please book this tour. You see everything and in the comfort of someone who knows what they are doing. Thanks again to Vinod and our driver we have had the best time here and probably the best tour we have ever done,
Cliffu
28 Apr 2023
Vinod was the best guide that we had during our five weeks in India! He is so knowledgeable regarding Varanasi history, customs, religion and spirituality, and his ability to convey this information is outstanding. He also handled all the logistics perfectly, so we could just enjoy the experience. I highly recommend him!!
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