Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour in Varanasi
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This is a complete Varanasi tour(Sunrise to Sunset) which divided into three-part: an early morning visit Dashashwamedh ghat to see morning activities like pilgrims holy bath and other rituals and Temple visit, followed by Sarnath, the place were Buddha give his first sermon and evening a walking Tour in old Varanasi later enjoy beautiful Evening Aarti ceremony. The whole tour will be accompanied by an experienced official guide who will show you the culture and tradition of Varanasi and explain to you about Hinduism and Buddhism. Varanasi is real India, where it has got more life than monuments. After the visit, you will come to know the importance of the river Ganges for Hindus and I assure you that you will go back with lots of lifetime memories.10 hours to 11 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
01 Bottle of water per person.
Official Guide
Car (etios, Desire or similar)
Sarnath monument entrance ticket INR 305/- per person.
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Tea/coffee and snacks
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Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dasaswamedh Ghat Road, Varanasi, India, 221001You are going to leave your 30 minutes before Sunrise to do Boat ride on river Ganges. Beside sunrise you will see some palaces situated on the bank of river Ganges, tho crematorium (Manikarnika and Harschandra) and many activities like pilgrims taking holy bath in the Ganges to wash their lifetime sin some pilgrims offer candle with flowers on river Ganges, some shave hair to do rituals for their died family members, some Landry men clean laundry etc. 01-hour boat ride(private rowing boat)in river Ganges,1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Varanasi Old Town Tour With Me
S/O Lal Mohammad D-33103, Kalispura,Bangalitola, Varanasi, India, 22100130 minutes in Dasashmedh Ghat to see pilgrims and morning rituals and 30 minutes walk in the narrow lane of the old city1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedBanaras Hindu University(Pass By)
Varanasi, India, 221005After boat ride by car, you will go to take a round of Banaras Hindu University, which has the biggest university campus in Asia. The University campus is very green beautiful. View Location3
Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)
Durgakund, , Varanasi, India, 221001After that you will go to Durga temple which is 200 years old. This temple is red, dedicated to Hindu Goddess Durga. Earlier it was having many monkey here so it is known as monkey temple.15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Bharat Mata Temple
Vidyapith Road, , Varanasi, India, 221001Then you will proceed to Mother India temple where you will see relief map of India made on the floor by white marble.
After that, you will come back to your hotel for breakfast.
(02 hours break for breakfast and freshen up)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
Sarnath Deer Park
Varanasi, IndiaAfter breakfast, you will proceed to Sarnath which is 08 km from Varanasi. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment, so It is a great pilgrimage centre for Buddhist.
First of all, you will see The Srilankan temple where besides Buddha's statue you will see nice wall painting on the wall representing the life of Buddha.
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included6
After that, you will go to Archeological site to see gigantic gigantic Dhammekh which was made by Ashoka in 3rd century BC.
After that, you will visit the Archeological Museum where you will find the national emblem of India and many statues of Buddha and Hindu God and Goddess.
Then you will see a big Buddha's statue (25meater high) which was made by Thai monastery.
After that comeback Varanasi and on the way you will see the Silk weaving art (handloom) of Varanasi.
Then lunch break for 02 hours.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Ganga Aarti
B1/150 C1 Assi ghat jagannath gully, Varanasi, India, 221005Walking tour and evening Aari ceremony
walking in the old city you will feel and understand how people are living in the old city by generation to generation in the same place.
First of all, you will see a big and colourful crowded market(cloth, vegetables and fruits) where local people come to buy daily needs. Then you will have a long walk in the narrow lane to see old houses, shrines and The Golden Temple of Shiva(outside only). After that, you will see the cremation process e.g.
* How family members are buying wood, which types of wood it is.
* Process of making funeral pyre and lighting fire etc.
After that, you will walk along the river Ganga up to Dasashmedh Ghat, where you will see Aarti ceremony.
The Aarti is a prayer ceremony of the Ganges river which is performed every day. Seven Hindu priests do this ceremony with incenses, flowers and fire. It goes for one hour after that come back to the hotel and tour ends with lots of memories.
2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Infront of hotel Ganges Grand, Godowlia(center of the city), Varanasi.View Location
End point
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Infront of hotel Ganges Grand, Godowlia(center of the city), Varanasi.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.
- Travelers will be picked up 2 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & 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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