One Day in Varanasi Private Guided Tour

Travelers very short on time cover whole Varanasi will get benefit from many highlights. all rolled into one day tour. Start the day very early morning with a Hand Rowing Boat.

tour get best experience to see the morning rituals sun rise and biggest cremation centre of the world on the River Banks. tour winding Lanes and ancient Temples of the Town. Sarnath Place of Buddhist without getting lost by going with well experienced a Guide End the Day at the impressive evening worship ceremony.

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Dashashwamegh ghat

Uttar Pradesh 221001, India

Early Morning get picked up from your hotel proceed to Morning boat ride on the Ganges river for sunrise from the main Ghats as called Dashaswamedh Ghat. boat ride start when the sun is about to comes up the skyline this is the main attraction of Varanasi. before that will see other activity at Ghat. Very lively atmosphere makes it one of the best places to visit in India. very admirable and unforgettable along the Ganges river and very fascinated saddhu With face and body paint then seeing sunrise with private hand rowing boat.will see many Ghat places and see many thing unique in a very short period of time by this amazing boat ride to see how Locals wake up and start enjoy with sunrise see worship rituals bathing yoga meditation see reflection of water feel very piece of mind visit as world talking about biggest cremation center of the world that place called Manikanika ghat. then proceed to lane like heritage walk see many ancient temple then get car back to hotel for breakfast

3 hours

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Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi 221005 India

After the Breakfast proceed to City tour called as temple tour as there are more than thousand of Hindu temple in the old part of city almost every house there i.e. one or two temple is not easy to count how many are temple n Varanasi that is why called City of Temples, but we will visit three prominent temples and one century old University called Banaras Hindu University built in 1916 university is a temple dedicated to lord Shiva called Vishwanath temple beautiful architecture Then proceed to very energetic red color Durga temple called as monkey temple as well later go to mother India temple it shows fine quality of an art is relief map of India built in 1936 then proceed to Muslim area over there visit to Taana Baana The handloom weavers Saree, bed sheet scarf made by silk thread get real experience to see typical artistic Saree Weavers and return back to hotel get free time to relax or before back to hotel you shell have lunch depend upon you

3 hours

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Sarnath

Sarnath, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

After city tour you will proceed to the Sarnath where Lord Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples Buddhist pilgrims visit once in their life as well at this place. Sarnath you will visit the temple of Lord Gautam Buddha then proceed to ruins where buddha gave his first speech to his first person and archeological museum where treasured valuable findings from excavation of ruins, there is unique and antique piece of the world called our national emblem four lion statue and other statues at premises of ruins see stupas votive Dharamrajika and Dhamekh stupa where Buddha taught his first speech it is main attraction of this place see many monasteries and deer park see many deer then visit the main temple called mulgandhakutivihara and visit the boddhi tree which is belong to original banyan tree planted in Bodhgaya. then visit Thai temple where you see tallest statue of Buddha 80ft.9 inch height Later proceed For city tour or lunch.

3 hours

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Ganga Aarti

Plot No D 16 - 28 - a Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi 221001 India

The biggest and famous Aarti ceremony are held at Dasswamedh ghat everyday the ceremony takes place on steps at the edge or strand of the ghat the Prayer performed by 7 young priests in bright vermillion sarong dress Perform a synchronized Aarti they starts with Vedic hymns mantras As holy chants resound in the air they blow a conch shell Then using incense stick sandalwood powder multiple Oil lamp camphor with simultaneously ringing the prayer bell As soon the Aarti comes to over then priest pours the water in the Ganges and chant prayers. The flame acquires the power of god pilgrims then pass their down-turned hands over the flame and raise their palms to their forehead the blessing of god the marks an end Best way to see this evening prayer ceremony is from the roof top where enables to capture the best view of grand prayer get best view no disturbance by hawkers no obstacle to get good photo and feel very energetic ceremony while chanting mantras then get back the hotel.

3 hours

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
English and spanish speaking guide
Hand row Boat ride
Entry/Admission - Ganga Aarti
Entry/Admission - Banaras Hindu University

Not Included

Gratitudes

Good to Know

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking