2-Night Private Tour: Spiritual Varanasi Tour
3 days
Private
By night
About this activity
Day 1
You'll be picked up from Varanasi Airport , Varanasi Junction railway station or your hotel in Varanasi and transferred to the hotel. After check-in and some free time, you will be taken to Sarnath - the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hailed as one of the holiest Buddhist places, Sarnath is a sacred place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers after attaining spiritual enlightenment. Later the same day you will visit Sarnath Museum. The museum houses the finest specimens of Buddhist art, culture and treasures. After touring around Sarnath, your driver will take you back to the hotel where you will rest for the night.
Day 2
You are invited to an early morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges. During the ride you will see the bathing ghats and cremation site. After Ganges boat trip, you will return to the hotel and enjoy breakfast. After savoring a delectable breakfast, your driver will take you to visit some famous temples followed by Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Kala Bhavan and many other marvelous holy structures. The beauty of these temples are characterized by their uniqueness and a distinct appeal. Although some are mere ruins, you can easily see the diversity and an acute fineness in craftsmanship.
In the evening, you will get to witness the ritualistic rites held every evening on the banks of Ganges.Thereafter, your driver will take you back to the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 3
After enjoying breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and the driver will take you to Varanasi Airport , Varanasi Junction railway station or your hotel in Varanasi.
You'll be picked up from Varanasi Airport , Varanasi Junction railway station or your hotel in Varanasi and transferred to the hotel. After check-in and some free time, you will be taken to Sarnath - the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hailed as one of the holiest Buddhist places, Sarnath is a sacred place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers after attaining spiritual enlightenment. Later the same day you will visit Sarnath Museum. The museum houses the finest specimens of Buddhist art, culture and treasures. After touring around Sarnath, your driver will take you back to the hotel where you will rest for the night.
Day 2
You are invited to an early morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges. During the ride you will see the bathing ghats and cremation site. After Ganges boat trip, you will return to the hotel and enjoy breakfast. After savoring a delectable breakfast, your driver will take you to visit some famous temples followed by Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Kala Bhavan and many other marvelous holy structures. The beauty of these temples are characterized by their uniqueness and a distinct appeal. Although some are mere ruins, you can easily see the diversity and an acute fineness in craftsmanship.
In the evening, you will get to witness the ritualistic rites held every evening on the banks of Ganges.Thereafter, your driver will take you back to the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 3
After enjoying breakfast, you will check-out from the hotel and the driver will take you to Varanasi Airport , Varanasi Junction railway station or your hotel in Varanasi.
Included
- 2 nights accommodation in good 4 Star categories Hotel.
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Varanasi
- Boat Ride in Ganga.
- Breakfast - Continental breakfast
- Driver/guide
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Nightlife
30%
Aquatic
25%
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