Experience Varanasi Tour: 1 day Private Guided Tour
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This tour is recommended for Guest having only one day for sightseeing in Varanasi. This tour gives you the best of Varanasi in a day. *Meeting at pre-decided place in Varanasi. * Start with the morning (rowing) boat ride. Witness how people take a dip early in the morning to wash away their sins, perform the rituals and worship the rising Sun. * Short break for breakfast and freshen-up. * After breakfast drive to Sarnath which is around 10 Km from Varanasi. Sarnath is a holy spot of Buddhism, as Buddha preached here his First Sermon here. Visit the main temple, excavated ruins and the Archaeological Museum (Museum remains closed on Friday). *Lunch break. * Go for a walking tour in the residential parts of the old city which helps you to acclimatize with the local culture. * Finally go for the evening (rowing) boat ride, watch the cremation and attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony.14 hours
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Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional guide including recommendations for eating, drinking, museums, attractions, festivals and more!
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Two private boat rides
Food and drinks
Tips
Airport transfers (pick up & drop from the airport/train station to the hotel).
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Experience Varanasi - Private Guided Tours
Varanasi, India05:30am-08:00am Morning boat ride. Visit the river at sunrise, when its banks are alive with the multitude of worshipers who come to immerse themselves honouring life’s milestones as they face the rising run.
08:00am-10:00am Breakfast.
10:00am-01:00pm. Drive to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon. Visit the main temple & see the fresco work, excavated ruins & museum (The museum closed on Friday).
01:00-03:30pm Lunch.
03:30-05:00pm Walking Tour: This is a rich cultural walk which takes you through the heart of the residential areas in the old city where the Bengali community lives. It gives you an opportunity to acclimatize with the culture and understand how people live here for thousands of year.
05:00pm-07:00pm Evening boat ride: Take a boat on what is referred to as the `River of Heaven’ immersing in daily ritual, rich with the chanting of priests, sound of temple bells and fragrance of flowers and incense. Aarti. Watch the cremations and Ganga Aarti ceremony.14 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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We meet our Guest at their hotel at the beginning of the tour and drop them back to the hotel after the tour.
However for the captioned hotels (1)Tree of Life (2) Ramada at Katesar, Ramnagar we do not have the pick up facility from the hotel. Your guide will meet you at a decided point in the city.View Location
End point
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We meet our Guest at their hotel at the beginning of the tour and drop them back to the hotel after the tour.
However for the captioned hotels (1)Tree of Life (2) Ramada at Katesar, Ramnagar we do not have the pick up facility from the hotel. Your guide will meet you at a decided point in the city.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We meet our Guest at their hotel at the beginning of the tour and drop them back to the hotel after the tour. However for the captioned hotels (1)Tree of Life (2) Ramada at Katesar, Ramnagar we will send the car & driver to the hotel. Your guide will meet you at a decided point in the city since both the hotels are far away from the city.
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for pregnant womenCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Kolkata time to receive 100% refund.
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