Varanasi stands as India’s spiritual heartland and is recognized as among the world’s most ancient cities. Embark on this incredible full-day journey that transports you back through 5,000 years of chronicles, moving from the shores of the Ganges River to the cramped lanes of this densely populated locale. Accompany your local guide to Sarnath, the location where Gautama Buddha issued his initial sermon, and take a tour of the Sarnath Archeological Museum. Attend an evening Aarti ceremony at the Daswamedha Ghat and gain a deeper understanding of the Hindu traditions and the cultural practices of the locals.