Private Tour
Varanasi & Sarnath: Full-Day Tour with Ganges Boat Ride
Overview
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Early morning you will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges. you will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat and come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, see the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan , Manas Mandir, and BHU. At noon you will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, return to the hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti from top After all you can retire for the night.
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 To Expect
Ganges River
Early Morning pick up from your hotel at 05 Am and start your day with sun rise boat ride. Boat ride on the Ganges river for sunrise from the main Ghats as called Dashaswamedh Ghat to Harishchandra ghat then down to manikarnika ghat. boat ride start when the sun is about to comes up the skyline this is the main attraction of Varanasi. before that will see other activity at Ghat. Very lively atmosphere makes it one of the best places to visit in India. very admirable and unforgettable along the Ganges river. A boat ride on the River sounds lovely! It can be a peaceful and refreshing way to start the day. As for other activities and rituals. You might consider enjoying a picnic by the riverside, meditating or participating in some yoga or stretching exercises. You could also explore local tradition or customs to make your morning even more enriching and meaningful. Just remember to appreciate the beauty of nature and take in the peacefulness of the River surrounding. Enjoy your day
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples.
What‘s Included
Meal (if option selected)
Monument entry fees (if option selected)
Boat ride in the morning (subject to weather conditions)
Mineral water
Govt Approved Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off Private air-conditioned transportation
Personalized full-day excursion
Tips for your driver and guide
Kashi Vishwanath donations
Pickup points
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Options
Transport & Guide Only Service
Pickup Included:: This Option Includes Transport and Guide Service with Transfers.
Pickup included
All Inclusive Tour (Transfers)
Pickup included: This option includes transport, driver, guide, entrance fees, and 5* Meal. Pickup included
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Varanasi sightseeing
宏山2025,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for the wonderful Varanasi sightseeing. It was a very good experience to be able to show each of the sights and hidden spots in clear and fluent Japanese. Thank you very much for visiting Varanasi which is really great.
Varanasi Tour
edf563,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service from Pablo on the Varanasi tour. Good explanation of places and good attitude during all tours. I would definitely rebook a tour with him. Thank you!
Mr. DEEP is the best.
礼佳浅,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I think DEEP is a great guide. I was anxious to see Varanasi, but I was able to do it safely. He was also good at Japanese!
Highly Recommended
Trek63082012270,Nov 15, 2025
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5.00I was in Varanasi it was fantastic tours. I enjoyed a lot. The guide and driver were very nice. I recommend this tours every one.
Excellent Service...
aerons215,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much for providing me an excellent tours services. I really appreciate a Guide and Driver. I highly recommend this tours to everyone who wants to visit Varanasi..
Recommended this tours.
937santoshr,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic trip in varanasi. Guide was extremely knowledgeable. And the driver was very nice with us. Thank you so much for your best services. Highly Recommend👍
Awesome experience 💗😘
ankitjV4141GO,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visited a month ago my experience is very gud ..I like every thing about banaras...I prefer everyone to come and feel the vibee..guiding person is also awesome 💯♥️
A day in varanasi
Gustavo D,Oct 4, 2025
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5.00Vishaw is a great guide keeps teaching us with no pushing! The type of tour that is awesome to anyone! Very complete! Intrully recomend
Get to know the story of Veranasi with local expert
bernardosamuelp,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and explanations from Pablo and Sumit! The itinerary is ambitious and yet we got to know the history and essence of Veranasi.
Fantastic experience
979gudduy,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had fantastic experience in Varanasi. The holy city of the world. Guide was very very knowledgeable. and Driver was very nice. I recommend this tour to everyone one..
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