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Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India and also believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world. You'll travel back in time through 5,000 years of history on this epic full-day tour that takes you from the banks of the Ganges River to the narrow alleyways of this populous destination. Follow your local guide as you make your way to Sarnath, where Gautama Buddha delivered his first speech, and tour the the Sarnath Archeological Museum. Witness an evening Aarti ceremony at the Daswamedha Ghat and gain insight into Hindu practices and the rituals of local life
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Early Morning Pick up at 05:00 am from hotel and drive to Assi Ghat and enjoy subah-e-banaras, Morning ganga Aarti. After the Morning Aarti drop back to Hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Pick up from hotel at 08:30 am and visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Durga Mandir (Monkey Temple), also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Maa Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Tulsi Manas Mandir is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the ancient Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples and biggest tourist attractions in the holy city of Varanasi
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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After Varanasi Sightseeing, you will head to visit Sarnath, 13 km from Varanasi, 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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Ganga Aarti
After Sarnath tour drive back to Varanasi at Dasaswamedh Ghat as in the evening, the city will begin its preparations for the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a highly choreographed ritual preformed on the Daswamedha Ghat, celebrating the existence of River Ganges. Burning lamps, flowers and scented sticks fill the ambiance with peace. Experience this age-old tradition as your local guide tells you all about Hindu mythology. As the ceremony ends, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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