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One day Varanasi tour - Private & Guided

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From USD 125

4.92
112 reviews
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Overview

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Experience the essence of Varanasi in a single unforgettable day with our meticulously curated one-day tour. This condensed journey is designed to provide you with a taste of the city's rich culture and spirituality. Here are some highlights:

Sunrise Boat Ride: Begin your day with a serene boat ride on the Ganges River at sunrise, where you can witness the mesmerizing rituals and offerings along the ghats.

Sarnath Excursion: Explore Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, to learn about its historical and spiritual significance.

Walk Through Old Alleys: Stroll through the narrow, ancient alleys of Varanasi, witnessing the city's vibrant street life and discovering hidden gems.

Aarti Ceremony: Conclude your day with the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony, a mesmerizing spectacle of devotion at the ghats that illuminates the city's spiritual heart.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All kind of taxes, parking and allowances

Mineral water & snacks in the car

Govt aproved local English speaking guide from morning till evening as per itinerary

Private Aircon Car from early morning Pick-up from your hotel till drop back after aarti at disposal

Exclusive boat at the time of sunrise

Private chairs in a private balcony to see evening aarti ceremony

Gratuities

Any meal etc

Everything which is not mentioned in inclusions

What To Expect

1

Dasaswamedh Ghat

You shall be picked up from your Hotel at 0530 AM [This changes depending on sunrise time] and taken to river bank for sunrise boat ride. A sunrise boat ride in Varanasi is a truly magical experience. As the sun rises over the horizon, the city comes to life with the sound of chanting, prayers, and the splashing of water. You will see people bathing in the Ganges, performing pujas, and offering prayers. After this get off the boat and step on Manikarnika Ghat.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included
2

Manikarnika Ghat

After this step down at Manikarnika Ghat. This ghat, or riverside stairway, is known for its deep spiritual and cultural importance. It's where you'll witness the traditional cremation rituals performed by Hindus, which are believed to help departed souls achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Visiting Manikarnika Ghat offers a glimpse into the profound customs and beliefs of Varanasi. While it may not be a typical tourist attraction, it's a powerful and insightful experience into the rich spiritual traditions of this ancient city. It's a place where the spiritual and practical aspects of life and death converge, making it a fascinating destination for those seeking a deeper understanding of Indian culture. After this return back to hotel for breakfast.

1 hour•Admission Included

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One day Varanasi tour - Private & Guided

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Reviews

4.92

112 reviews

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  • Great flexibility

    Hannah S,

    Sep 1, 2024

    - Viator

    4.00

    The driver was the best, so kind and great at his job! Sunrise boat tour was definitely worth it. We were both unwell and the tour guide was very good at letting us rest for most of the day and coming back to get us for the Aarti. Only complaint was that on our way back to the car, the tour guide kicked a dog (the dog was just walking and not doing anything wrong). Very upsetting to see this.

  • A perfect day

    CarolineAnne J,

    Mar 18, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was an excellent tour. The early morning boat on the water was wonderful. The evening ceremony beautiful and inspiring. The trip to Benares was very interesting and very beautiful. Our driver and our guide were very helpful all day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. It was a perfect day.

  • Great tour of Varanasi

    Steve C,

    Mar 13, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Enjoyed the Ganga River tour, and the ghats. Also got to see the Golden temple. Sarnath was fascinating. I learned a lot.

  • One Day Tour Varanasi

    Robert H,

    Feb 15, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    JP was the most wonderful guide. Full of such knowledge and really looked after me for the day. I could not recommend him enough!

  • Thanks for making our day in Varanasi so special

    Petra V,

    Jan 22, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    After some misunderstandings about pick up time, we spent a very nice and intense day with our guide Wasim in Varanasi. We started with a boat trip on river ganges and visited throughout the day the major sights of Varanasi. We had booked a private tour and would absolutely recomend this because. Wasim answered in a friendly and competent way to all our questions and knows the place very well. We felt in any situation very safe with him, especially in crowded places. We went to some tipical shops, but at no time, we felt pushed to purchase at these shops. My husband is very enthusiastic about taking fotos and Wasim was very attentive to show us hidden details of the city. I want to express very special thanks to him for his assistance, when because of smog our flight to Dehli was cancelled the day before we were supposed to leave. My reconfirmation for the new flight booking did not arrive and I was worried. At the end everything went fine.

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112 reviews
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