Experience the magic of Varanasi on a private full-day tour. Witness the sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganges River, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the evening aarti ceremony.
Experience the magic of Varanasi on a private full-day tour. Witness the sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganges River, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the evening aarti ceremony.
- Varanasi Remembrances - After early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River.\n\nWitness morning rituals performed at the riverside. \n- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) - Afterward, follow your guide on a short walking tour of the old city’s alleyways and catch sight of the…
- Varanasi Remembrances - After early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River.\n\nWitness morning rituals performed at the riverside. \n- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) - Afterward, follow your guide on a short walking tour of the old city’s alleyways and catch sight of the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the holiest Hindu temples.\n- 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. Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.\n- Bharat Mata Temple - Mother India Temple, built in 1918 and housing an unusual marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent. At 12:30pm, learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, then take a break for lunch (own expense). Afterward, drive about eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to take in Dhamekh Stupa, known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. You’ll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (closed Fridays). \n\n- Dasaswamedh Ghat - At 5pm, take another boat ride on the Ganges to view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8pm.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Boat Ride
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pickoff
- Local Guide
- Hotel Pickup
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Boat Ride
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel Pickoff
- Local Guide
- Hotel Pickup
- Gratuities
- Monument fee
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Monument fee
- Lunch
Embark on a private, full-day exploration of Varanasi, complete with boat rides on the Ganges River at both sunrise and sunset. Tour notable sites in and around Varanasi, such as the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Sarnath’s Dhamekh Stupa — a significant Buddhist landmark. The day culminates with a view of the evening aarti ceremony during the sunset river cruise.
Embark on a private, full-day exploration of Varanasi, complete with boat rides on the Ganges River at both sunrise and sunset. Tour notable sites in and around Varanasi, such as the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Sarnath’s Dhamekh Stupa — a significant Buddhist landmark. The day culminates with a view of the evening aarti ceremony during the sunset river cruise.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
