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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Varanasi has a different experiences to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn. We coupled all these with an excursion to Sarnath which allows you to learn how this huge faith was founded and handcrafted the beautiful Highlights of Varanasi & Sarnath Tour in order to understand the true essence of Varanasi, its past, its spiritual journey & the roots of Buddhism.
1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, and famous tourist destinations of Varanasi customized based on your requirement.
2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, stupas, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys, the myriad temple spires of the city in your lens.
3. Understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy with lots of wonderful stories.
4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.
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Snacks
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Airport or outside city limit transfer
Lunch
Bottled water
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup all the travelers from Varanasi, please connect with us if your stay is located outside, we can organize pickup and drop at additional charges.
Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Sarnath; an important Buddhist pilgrim spot, where Buddha made his first sermon after getting enlightenment. In this excursion to Sarnath is the best way to know how this religion was born and explore one of its holy cities. 60 minutes
92JF+42H, Rishpattan Rd, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007, India We will visit the Sarnath Museum, which is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the collection of Buddhist remains. 30 minutes
92JG+7MC, Sarnath Sta Rd, Pandeypur, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007, India Visit the Sarang Nath, dedicated to the god Shiva and whose name also famed as "deer lord". 30 minutes
Dhamek Stupa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Visit the Dhamek Stupa as it was the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon and it reveales the eightfold path leading to nirvana. 30 minutes
Chaukhandi Stupa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Visit the Chaukhandi Stupa - the spot where Buddha was reunited with the panchavargiya bhikshus or his five companions. 30 minutes
Ramnagar Fort, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Explore this majestic palace which is a combination of architectural excellence and astronomical brilliance constructed by the King of Banaras in the year 1750 AD. 60 minutes
Banaras Ghats, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Most of the Varanasi ghats are more than 300 years old and there nearly 88 ghats. Most Popular and oldest ghats of all these are the Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat. 60 minutes
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Visit the holiest of Shiva temples where main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha meaning the Ruler of the universe. Explore the other small temples in the complex as well as a small well known wisdom well 30 minutes
Assi Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Visit the the furthest south of the main ghat and Shri Durga Temple 30 minutes
Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Visit the Burning Ghat where dead bodies are burnt here regularly. It is holiest among the sacred riverfronts, alongside the river Ganga, known for if a dead human cremated, the soul finds salvation/Moksha 30 minutes
Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat which is the oldest and holiest ghat and heart of the action where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening. Walk around the other Ghats of Kashi and learn energy transformation techniques that will help you balance the energy system within you. 30 minutes
Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva. 60 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
136aditic
31 Oct 2023
This trip if organised from hotel drsk can at the mac take 5000 rupees, where as viator made me pay 14000! I don’t know where thos price gauging happens but this is a unfair rip off even if i consider that viator will be more expensive.
Vinigh
14 Nov 2019
We have taken a city tour in varanasi .our guide was named Jain. He was great funny as well as knowledgable guide.he show us varanasi in true essence .
His number+919125337798
RichardMA123
04 Nov 2019
My wife and I enjoyed a great tour on 1 November 2019 with Jin, our very friendly guide. He showed us Sarnath first, which is very important for the history of Buddhism and a very tranquil place, before we hit Varanasi. The tour included plenty of interesting locations and Jin shared many interesting facts with us. We also got to see some unusual sights like the local wrestling pit (see if you can lift one of those weights!) and the area by the Ganges where Hindu men shave their heads. A great tour and highly recommended. Note: The tour does not include the Kashi Vishwanath Temple or the mosque.
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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