Holi Tour of Varanasi includes Boat ride and Breakfast.

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Stop At: Varanasi Boat Ride

Enjoy boat ride across the river Ganges.Visit the numerous temples alongside river Ganga and get a closer view of Hinduism Observe the daily life of the natives Boating down the Ganges River during sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

Banaras Hindu University.formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya.With over 30,000 students residing in campus, it claims the title of largest residential university in Asia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Monkey Temple (Durga Temple), Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

Durga (Monkey) Temple. ... It is devoted to Durga, the terrifying aspect of Shiva's consort, Parvati, and the embodiment of Shakti (divine female energy), and was built in a typical north Indian style, with an ornate shikhara in five segments, symbolizing the elements.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sarnath, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chaukhandi Stupa, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

Chaukhandi Stupa is an important Buddhist stupa in Sarnath, located 8 kilometres from Cantt Railway Station Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Stupas have evolved from burial mounds and serve as a shrine for a relic of the Buddha.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sarnath Museum

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. Sarnath is located near Varanasi,

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

This modern temple has been erected by the Mahabodhi Society. It has excellent frescoes made by Kosetsu Nosu, Japan's foremost painter and is a rich repository of Buddhist literature. The ancient Mulagandha Kuti Temple is among the brick ruins of Sarnath.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ganga Aarti

ceremony performed by several priests on the banks of River Ganges. You will get to hear the majestic blended sound of Sanskrit mantras, drums, bells and cymbals.

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Sunrise boat ride on Ganges River
  • Walking tour of Varanasi.
  • Breakfast
  • Driver
  • All mention sightseeing places
  • All applicable taxes
  • Pickup from within Varanasi,Hotel,Train Station or Airport.
  • Entry/Admission - Varanasi Boat Ride
Not included
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Tips
  • Monuments entrance tickets.
  • Entry/Admission - Banaras Hindu University
  • Entry/Admission - Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)
  • Entry/Admission - Sarnath
  • Entry/Admission - Chaukhandi Stupa
  • Entry/Admission - Sarnath Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
  • Entry/Admission - Ganga Aarti
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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85% Cultural
55% Original
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