Varanasi Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride & Evening Aarti

Experience the best of this holy city Varanasi, It is situated alongside the Ganges and is known for its many temples, ghats, aartis and auspiciousness.Private full-day tour that starts with an atmospheric early-morning boat ride on the River Ganga. Your guide will ensure you don't miss any highlights—including Sarnath’s Dhamekh Stupa—but will also tailor the itinerary to your interests. Enjoy moving at your own pace with private transportation and asking plenty of questions. Finish with a to see the evening aarti ceremony. * Experience Tour guide he will explained ancient history. * Morning Sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River * Embark on a spiritual journey to one of the most sacred places in India * Get to witness the mesmerizing ritual of the Ganga Aarti at the Dasaswamedh Ghat * Visit Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

1. 1

   Varanasi

   30 min

   Early Morning pickup from your hotel in Varanasi or from the Airport and Begin your trip meeting your guide at the airport and Start Your Tour at 5.00 am Morning boat ride on the River Ganges.

2. 2

   Assi Ghat

   30 min

   After early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside.

3. 3

   Kashi Vishwanath Temple

   1 hour

   Afterward, follow your guide on a short walking tour of the old city's alleyways and catch sight of the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the holiest Hindu temples.

4. 4

   Banaras Hindu University

   1 hour

   Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.

5. 5

   Bharat Mata Temple

   10 min

   Mother India Temple, built in 1918 and housing an unusual marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent. At 12:30pm, learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, then take a break for lunch (own expense). Afterward, drive about eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to take in Dhamekh Stupa, known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (closed Fridays).

6. 6

   Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)

   30 min

   Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore.

7. 7

   Sankat Mochan Temple

   30 min

   Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, in his form as "Sankat Mochan," meaning the "reliever from trouble

8. 8

   Sarnath

   3 hours

   Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.

9. 9

   Dasaswamedh Ghat

   1 hour

   In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat At 5 PM Ganges to view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8pm.

10. 10

    Varanasi

    30 min

    After Ganga Aarti my driver and Guide drop you at your Hotel or Airport.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• Dress code is formal

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.