• Ganges River - Early morning pick-up from your hotel at 5 AM to start your day with a sunrise boat ride. The boat ride on the Ganges River begins at Dashashwamedh Ghat and continues to Harishchandra Ghat, then down to Manikarnika Ghat. The ride starts just as the sun rises, making it the main attraction of Varanasi. Before that, you will witness various activities at the Ghat. The lively atmosphere makes it one of the best places to visit in India, offering an admirable and unforgettable experience along the Ganges River. A boat ride on the river sounds lovely! It can be a peaceful and refreshing way to start the day. As for other activities and rituals, you might consider enjoying a picnic by the riverside, meditating, or participating in some yoga or stretching exercises. You could also explore local traditions or customs to make your morning even more enriching and meaningful. Just remember to appreciate the beauty of nature and take in the peacefulness of the river surroundings. Enjoy your day.

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Kashi Vishwanath 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.

• Banaras Hindu University - Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10 AM. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia.

• Sarnath - Sarnath is located 10 kilometers northeast of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and 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.

• Ashoka Pillar - The Ashoka Pillars in India are structures erected by the Mauryan King Ashoka between 268 to 232 BC across the Indian subcontinent. They represent his dynamic rule and conquests across India. While most of the pillars have either withered away or been destroyed by future rulers, 20 pillars still stand tall in India. The pillars are the earliest known stone scriptures in India and demonstrate the culture of the advanced Mauryan civilization.

• Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath - Dhamek Stupa is one of the most important sights in Sarnath due to its antiquity and significance as the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon. It was here that he revealed the eightfold path leading to nirvana. The stupa is composed of a cylindrical tower that rises around 43 meters, with a diameter of 28 meters. The arched niches halfway up the monument may have once held statues of the Buddha. There are lovely elaborate carvings halfway up the monument on some sides.

• Ganga Aarti - Later, just before sunset, you will experience one of the most memorable moments of your life as you witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony. This grand event starts at 7 PM at Dasashwamedh Ghat. Aarti is a Hindu ritual performed by a group of young clergymen dressed in silk saffron and white robes, holding lamps that are waved in sync with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and chanting of Sanskrit mantras. The ritual involves offering flowers to the river Ganga and light to one or more deities. In India, Hindus worship the Ganges River as a goddess. After this, you will return to the hotel, and the services will end here. The tour concludes with pleasant memories of the trip. We will drop you at the hotel.

• Private AC Car for entire tour (if selected)
• Entry tickets to monuments (if selected)
• Potential boat ride experience (weather permitting)
• Water bottle & cookies
• Live English-speaking tour guide

• Tip/Gratuities To Guide & Driver (optional)
• Personal Expenses
• Food & Drinks

Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat and come back to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, see the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan , Manas Mandir, and BHU. At noon we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and the archaeological museum, return to the hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti from top After all you can retire for the night.

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