10 Hours Morning Ganges Tour including Sarnath and Ganga Arti

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10 Hours Morning Ganges Tour including Sarnath and Ganga Arti

2 Adults x $175.00

$350.00

Approx Total

$350.00

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Morning Boatride
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Varanasi
Evening Ganga aarti On Chair
English Speaking Professional Guide
Entrance fees Of Sarnath
Transport by private vehicle

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Overview

Pick-up From Hotel starts The Tour at 5 am at Dasaswamedh Ghat Catch the glimpse of the gigantic Ghats of Varanasi and proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temples. Learn about Hindu mythology from an expert local guide. You will learn from your guide the legends and stories that bind the city together from time immemorial.Come Back To Hotel Take Breakfast Again Get picked up from your centrally located hotel in Varanasi at 10am. Drive to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. It is believed that Buddha traveled to Sarnath to meet his five companions - Koudanna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama and Asvajiya and with whom he shared his newfound knowledge Ganga Aarti ceremony, a highly choreographed ritual performed 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 dropped back to your hotel.

Itinerary

Dasaswamedh Ghat

The tour starts at 5am with a boat ride from Assi Ghat to Daswamedha Ghat. Catch the glimpse of the gigantic Ghats of Varanasi and proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temples. Learn about Hindu mythology from an expert local guide. You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel and proceed on a boat ride on the Ganges. Starting at Assi Ghat, the city's most prominent bathing Ghat, the boat ride takes you through the 5000-year old history of Varanasi, also believed to be one of the world's oldest living cities. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, enjoy a surreal sunrise, floating on the sacred river. The boat ride ends at Manikarnika, the cremation Ghat of Varanasi, marking the journey of a person from birth to death and ultimately attaining salvation. You will learn from your guide the legends and stories that bind the city together from time immemorial.

2 hours
Sarnath

Get picked up from your centrally located hotel in Varanasi at 10am. Meet your local guide and proceed on an extraordinary expedition around the city. Drive to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. It is believed that Buddha traveled to Sarnath to meet his five companions - Koudanna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama and Asvajiya and with whom he shared his new found knowledge. Proceed to visit the significant ruins of Dharmarajika Stupa, the exact spot that contained the bones of Buddha before it was destroyed by Jagat Singh in 1794. Catch a glimpse of the great Ashoka pillar and explore Buddhism in a unique archeological museum built to commemorate the culture and religion. Listen as your guide narrates the legends and stories about Buddhism and proceed to Mulagandhakuti Vihara Temple. This exquisite temple was built by the Sri Lankan Mahabodhi Society and is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the city.

4 hours
Ganga Aarti

As the evening arrives, the city will begin its preparations for the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a highly choreographed ritual performed 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.

4 hours

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.

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June 20No refund

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Special Varanasi Morning

Published on Nov, 2023

Not sure if it’s worth waking up at 4:30 am to see the river and the city? Well, it was one of our best experiences so far! Starting with the morning Aarti you slowly get into that special feeling around the city of Varansi. Afterwards experiencing the scenic view from the boat ride gets you even more connected. Finally walking through the old town rounds up this beautiful morning. Also many many thanks to our great guide Sunny Khan who made this morning tour so special for us.

Sunrise Aarti Ganga

Published on Oct, 2023

Arvind. Is an extremely competent guide who provides enough information while allowing you to simply absorb the experience. The early morning Aarti Ganga is well worthwhile. Have a cup of lemon chai. Go for a boat ride past the ghats. Walk through the narrow alleys of Varanasi and soak it all. up. Highly recommend this experience and Arvind.

Great Varanasi Tour

Published on Jan, 2020

My varanasi morning trip was amazing with the services of Varanasi Excursion. The team is really good and provides you good services as per the information given in the tour over all it was fantastic experience. For us.

Best tour guide and services ever

Published on Jan, 2020

I have taken morning tour today with a sunrise boat ride and breakfast with kasif guide. The tour went really amazing and i wish i could spent some more time with the guide, cause the stories he told me were really interesting about varanasi. Highly recommended for morning tour.

Best Tour company in India

Published on Dec, 2019

I had a morning tour on 6th december from Varanasi Excursion pvt ltd we got really satisfied services from the company, the best part of the tour was sunrise on a boat. Guide was answerable to all my questions.

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