Full Day City Tour of Varanasi visit Sarnath Including evening Ganga Aarti

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India and also one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the sacred city of Varanasi with the comfort of a private tour on a full day trip. On this tour, you will see the ancient, spectacular city of Varanasi full of history, visit the Sarnath, the city where the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, and Evening witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the city Varanasi.

What's Included

Rickshaw ride
Monument entrance fees
All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
Professional private tour guide
Buffet Lunch
Drinks
Gratuities (recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from Hotel / Railway Station in Varanasi

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Meeting point
Varanasi

Pickup from Hotel / Railway Station in Varanasi

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    9am We start a city tour and visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble. Then you will visit the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After Lunch, you will head to visit Sarnath, an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ganga Aarti

    Evening, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi that will take you to the holy river, the Ganges, where you will cruise to witness the Aarti ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Varanasi

    After your  memorable day, you will be dropped off at your Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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