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The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours
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The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours

By Yattri Tour Operator In India
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$211 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Visit the Ganges River at sunrise for a mesmerising boat ride
  • Explore the historic and vibrant streets of Varanasi,
  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of the city with a guided tour
  • Experience an authentic evening Aarti (prayer) ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat
  • Sample the delectable local cuisine, including famous dishes like Kachori,Jalebi

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h13h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30 am
Price details
AU$211.12 x 1 AdultAU$211.12

Total
Price is AU$211.12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included1 - Ac Saloon Vehicle inclusive of parking as per the above itinerary.
  • What's includedWhat's included 2 – Morning boat Ride in Varanasi.
  • What's includedWhat's included 3 – Sarnath Entrance Fee.
  • What's includedWhat's included 4 – English speaking Guide for the Tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included 5 – Mineral Water.
  • What's includedWhat's included 6 - Site visit as per itinerary.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded1 – Personal Expenses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded 2 – Gratitudes.

What you can expect

Morning pick up from hotel. Later you will go for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience on the edge of the river Ganges you will see people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the river Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat.

At Manikarnika Ghat The boat will drop you at Manikarnika Ghat. You will get a guided visit & explanation about the phenomenal place - Manikarnika Ghat. This is the only place in the world where the cremation takes place. Take a walk for 1 hour via this site and witness the ayurvedic oils that we are used to traditionally for some kind of medication & heritages/ ancient buildings, homes, temples, and architecture of Varanasi.

Walking along with the narrow lanes of Varanasi. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) While walking Kashi Vishwanath Corridor you will reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It was reconstructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. Note: Carry your passport copy as the same will be required to show to police while entering inside. Later, you will return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast. Learn interesting stories with your professional guide.

Banaras Hindu University After breakfast, we will take you on a “City Tour”. The journey starts from Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), Manas Mandir, and BHU, now the most religious. Amble around the oldest city of the world, visit one of the most sacred Hindu temples, walk through the narrow lane and also explore ancient mosques. Return to the hotel.

Sarnath is a place 13 km away from the city of Varanasi. This is the place where Buddha preached his first sermon to his five apostles and so Buddhism began from there. After that emperor, Ashoka created a number of stupas and monuments to spread Buddhism. Also in Sarnath, there are several animals and birds which get the matter of attraction (especially Deer Park).
Sarnath Museum There are some of the remaining monasteries and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka in the Sarnath Museum. Proceed towards the Ghats.

Hotel fresh n up & you will Proceed Ganga Aarti In the evening, you are going to get the most memorable moment of your life because you will be taken to the River Ganges. Now you will witness Ganga Aarti, Which is the grand event during the evening. It starts at 4:00 P.m. and people around the world gather to be a part of the event. You can experience a great rapture during the process of Aarti. At Dashaswamedh Ghat, a group of young clergymen well garbed in silky saffron and white robs conduct this ceremony. Each clergyman takes up a specific spot in the Ghats and starts the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga. The ritual includes many oil lamps.
Return to Hotel in Varanasi, rest Overnight in Varanasi.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India