Varanasi Sightseeing Tour with Sarnath

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Varanasi is located on the west bank of the river Ganga as it flows through the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. After attaining Nirvana, Buddha came to Varanasi in search of his five disciples. One of the oldest living cities of the world, Varanasi is held in high esteem by the Hindu devotees from all over. Once known as 'Kashi' and 'Banaras', the city of spiritual light - Varanasi lies on the banks of the holy river Ganga or the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh.

The eternal city, which is rich with its vibrant past, is believed to be the favorite place of the Hindu God Shiva, who is supposed to liberate the souls to receive moksha in the city of liberation or moksha - Varanasi.

What's Included

Boat ride at Ganges River
Private Air Condition Vehicle.
English Speaking Guide.
Government Taxes.
Shared Boat Ride on Holy River Ganges.
01 Mineral Water Bottle per person.
Tips and gratuities are optional, based on guest discretion and service satisfaction.
Entrance fee for the monuments is charged directly at the site

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up from Varanasi city hotels only.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Varanasi Tour Pick up from the hotel in the early morning at 05:30 hrs to start your adventure on the amazing boat ride on the Ganges with mesmerizing views of the sunrise. Ganges River The Ganges River is most sacred in Hindu conventional. It is understood as the symbol of the Goddess Ganga. Hinduism holds that bathing in the river on certain occasions causes forgiveness of transgressions and benefit attain salvation. After the boat ride, drop off at your hotel for a morning breakfast. Again, pick up from the hotel at 09:30 hrs. and drive to Sarnath. At Sarnath, visit Dhamekha Stupa, Sarnath Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Dhamek Stupa

    Dhamek Stupa represents that place where the Buddha preached his first discourse to his first five disciples Sarnath. This park is said to be of great importance as Buddha gave his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment to his disciples, which revealed his “Eightfold Path.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The Sarnath Archaeological Museum is most prominent for the four-headed lion that was once on the Chile of the Ashoka Pillar, from the 3rd century BC. This is where Gautama Buddha delivered the first major sermon to his first five disciples after gaining enlightenment.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Chaukhandi Stupa

    The religious importance of the stupa is attributed to its history and the relic of Buddha reuniting with his five companions in Sarnath. Then drive back to Varanasi and have lunch at a good restaurant (optional) (1:00Pm to 2:00PM). After lunch, we will visit Banaras Hindu University, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    BHU is ranked among the best universities in India in the field of research. Today, the university is known for its state-of-the-art campus, environment, standard academic facilities, values and culture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the obsolete Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer, and philosopher Gosw.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. In the evening, watch the evening aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges. Later, drop to your hotel.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If pickup from outside city hotels / airport / railway station then it will be an additional charge, payable directly.
  • Car Type: for one to tow people, four Seater Sedan.
  • Car Type: for three to four people, five Seater Innova.
  • Car Type: for five to eight people, twelve seater Tempo Traveller.
Supplied by TOP TRAVEL AND TOURS PVT LTD.

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