Airport Arrival + Walking tour with Death & Rebirth cremation + Attend Eve. Ganga Aarti ceremony

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi - Arrival at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station: You will be met by our company representative and transferred to your booked hotel. Our representative cannot enter the baggage collection area.

Please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building, where you will see Sacred Tour Varanasi’s representative will be waiting to greet you with a paging board with your name on it. And take to the hotel help to check in the hotel.

Manikarnika Ghat - Get pick-up afternoon walk and explore very colourful market to the oldest part of the city where will see so many ancient temple through narrow lanes will have masala tea, blue lassi, and local typical food kachori gali. After that we’ll visit Manikarnika Ghat which is one of the most sacred cremation grounds in Hinduism, where thousands of bodies are cremated every year. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River, near Lalita Ghat and Lahori Tola, in the heart of Varanasi. The name “Manikarnika” comes from the Sanskrit words “Mani”(jewels) and “Karnika”(ear), as it is believed that the earring of the Goddess Parvati fell here. This ghat has been use for over 3,000 years, with evidence of ancient rituals and ceremonies still visible. Manikarnika Ghat is considered a sacred place to achieve “Moksha” or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of this ghat, and a small temple dedicated to him stands nearby.

Ganga Aarti - Later, proceed to the Main Ghat to the evening prayer ceremony called Aarti, The Evening Aarti typically takes place around 6:00-7:00 pm, depending on the season and sunset times. The Aarti last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The Aarti procession involves seven priests, each carrying a different item:

1. Incense sticks(dhup)
   2.Ghee lamps(deep)
2. Flowers(pushp)
3. Bell(ghanta)
4. Conch shell(shankh)
5. Fan(chamar)
6. Camphor(karpur)
   The priest perform various rituals, including:
7. Lighting the lamps
8. Offering prayers to the Ganges
9. Chanting mantras and hymns
10. Waving the lamps and incense sticks
11. Sprinkling holy water
    The atmosphere is mesmerizing, with:
12. Thousands of devotees and tourists gathered
13. Soft music and chanting
14. Fragrance of incense and flowers
15. Golden light of the setting sun
16. Reflections of the Aarti on the Ganges.
    For the best views, consider:
17. Boats on the Ganges
18. The ghat’s steps
19. Nearby rooftops
20. The opposite bank of the river.

Sun Rise Boat Ride + City Tour + Visit very Piece full Place Sarnath

Ganges River - We will have a morning boat ride on the Ganges river at the time of sunrise from the main ghat, called Dashaswamedh. The very lively atmosphere of the ghats makes it one of the best places to visit in India. A very admirable and unforgettable river, and a very fascinated Sadhu With face and body paint, the tourist spent minutes after seeing the sunrise in a private hand-rowed boat. Worship rituals involve people doing yoga rays, touching the water’s reflection, and feeling the peace of mind that starts with the sunrise. See the place where life begins as the world talks about that place called Manikanika ghat, where it is believed to offer salvation, breaking the cycle of life.

Banaras Ghats - According to records, there are more than ten thousand Hindu temples in the oldest part of the city. Varanasi is called the “City of Temples”. We will visit some prominent temples and a century-old university called Banaras Hindu University,it is second largest Residencial University in india built in 1916. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva called Shri Vishwanath Temple that has beautiful architecture. and tallest temple Then proceed to the very ancient and red-colored Durga temple called Monkey Temple; later, we will also visit the Mother India Temple, which shows the fine quality of an artwork in the relief map of India built in 1936. Then proceed to the Kaashi Vishwanath temple, which is called the Golden Temple, but you can walk the beautiful corridor of the temple to reach the Muslim area over there. The handloom weavers make a saree, a bedsheet scarf made by silk thread, and get real experience seeing typical artistic Saree weavers enjoy the essence of the textile walk.

Sarnath - After lunch, you will proceed to Sarnath, where Lord Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples. At Sarnath, we will visit the temple of Buddha. then visit the ruins and see many votive stupas Dharamrajika stupa, where the bonnets and asses of Buddha were enshrined for the Buddhist Memorial, and Dhamekh stupa, where Buddha taught his first speech, are the main attractions of Sarnath. See two kinds of monasteries: Vihar monasteries and Chaitya monasteries. Deer Park, see many deer as well, then visit the main temple called Mulgandhakutivihara. Visit the Bodhi Tree, which is the original banyan tree planted in Bodhgaya. Then see the Monolithic ashokan pillar where lord gautam Buddha laid the foundation of his first organization with fifty monks on that place Empror Ashoka build the pillar then visit a Thai temple where you can see the tallest statue of Buddha, 80 feet 9 inches high becouse Buddha passed away from this universe at the age of 80 years 9 days.

Dashashwamedh Ghat - Walk around to kashi vishwanath temple and corridor of temple. Built in 2021 in November really very worth to visit there from the corridor of the temple will get very clearly photo of that temple

Sarnath Deer Park - The Sarnath Archeological museum is renowned for it’s collection of artifacts related to Buddhist art and culture. It houses a rich sculptures dating back to the gupta and Maurya periods showcasing the region’s historical and cultural significance especially in connection to Buddhism. One of the prominent exhibits is the Ashoka pillar, with it’s famous four-lion capital. This capital is the national emblem of india and holds historical significance. India proudover this sculpture that is why taken our national Emblem of india. You will find a range of exhibits including images of Buddha, Bodhisattva, and various other artifacts depicting scenes from the life of Buddha.

Banaras Hindu University - Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a renowned public central university located in varanasi, india Established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malviya ji, BHU is one of the largest residential university in Asia. It spans a vast campus with a mix of modern and traditional architecture.
BHU Offers a widerange of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines, including arts, sciences. The university is known for it’s emphasis on research and has produced numerous scholars and leaders in various fields.
The campus also houses iconic structures like Vishwanath Temple, the New Vishwanath Temple, BHU Continues to be a hub of academic excellence and cultural vibrancy, attracting student from across the country and the world

Airport Departure

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi - Day explore by your self and get assistance for airport departure as per the your flight schedule time.

• Local English-speaking guide for monument tours
• Entrance fees to all monuments included
• Private AC vehicle for all transfers, sightseeing, and excursions
• Rooftop seating for evening Aarti ceremony viewing
• Exclusive use of a private hand-rowing boat

• Gratitude
• Lunch
• Dinner