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June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
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All Inclusive package
2 Adults x $200.62
$401.24
Approx Total
$401.24
With this option: Car, Guide, Monuments & Boat ride fees, Aarti ceremony, & Breakfast included. Pickup included
Tour with Car & Guide
2 Adults x $125.00
$250.00
Approx Total
$250.00
With this option: Luxury car and English speaking guide included. Boat ride & monuments fees,& Breakfast not included. Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Morning boat ride at Ganges river ( If the option selected)
Pick up and drop from Varanasi hotel and Varanasi railway station.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Professional English speaking guide
Monuments entrances included ( If the option chosen)
Gratitutes to driver and guide
Overview
Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the Ghat.
Highlight
• Private 12-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise
• Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus
• See Dhamekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath
• Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Itinerary
Ganges River
5:30 AM - Pickup from Hotel/Airport/Train Station In Varanasi
After early morning pickup at 5:30 am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside.
2 hours
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples.
2 hours
Banaras Hindu University
Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia.
2 hours
Bharat Mata Temple
Bharat Mata Mandir is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world
1 hour 30 minutes
Sarnath
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
2 hours
Ganga Aarti
Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga.
1 hour 30 minutes
Varanasi
Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8 pm.
1 hour
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Incredibly informative and friendly tour around Varanasi.
Published on Mar, 2024
Our tour guide mohan singh was incredibly friendly and informative on our tour around Varanasi. He was extremely punctual and ensured that we did not get overwhelmed during the crowded parts of Varanasi. We recommend this company.
Great experience
Published on Mar, 2024
Amazing experience with my tour guide Mohan Singh! He is very knowledgeable and approachable. High recommended to him for Varanasi tour and the tour company that provide the best service
Great experience
Published on Mar, 2024
All great! We have a pleasure to visit a city with Manoj.
Very professional and funny tour guide with extremely interesting stories. Manoj took a good care of us during our 2-days trip in Varanasi and made it for us as enjoyable as possible. Thank you Manoj!
Tour Guide Varanasi
Published on Feb, 2024
Really informing tour, with great guide: Pavan was patient, had a good rhythm - giving us space, great knowledge and caring! The car was new, clean and with water.
Amazing day in Varanasi
Published on Feb, 2024
Very pleasant and informative experience. My guide, Bharat was very friendly and helpful, explained me a lot about Hinduism and other things. Overall very recommended for anyone who wishes to explore the holy city
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