3-Day Private Varanasi Tour: Sacred Ghats, Temples & Hidden Gems.

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Day 1 – Pick up From Airport - Sarnath - Ganga Aarti Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi Welcome to Varanasi we hope you have a safe and nice journey we will pick you up from Airport or Railway station. After picking you up we will go to the direct hotel for check-in. Note: For this particular tour you have to make sure to arrive at the airport anytime before 3 pm as early as possible so that you can utilize your day. So that your 1st day is not wasted (Varanasi is at 1 Hour's distance from the Airport). Free admission

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2. Sarnath

   Sarnath Fresh n up you will proceed to Sarnath. Sarnath is a place 20 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 (specially Deer Park). 2 hours • Free admission

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3. Sarnath Museum

   Sarnath Museum Varanasi There are some of the remaining monasteries and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka in the Sarnath Museum. Return to the hotel, fresh up to explore more sightseeing. 1 hour • Admission not included

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4. Ganga Aarti

   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 are going to witness Ganga Aarti, Which is the grand event during the evening. It starts at 5.00 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 Ghat and starts the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga. The ritual includes many oil lamps on snake hood lamps which are waves in a synced motion chanting some mantras at the same time. You can witness thousands of small oil lamps floating on the river that would look like countless stars on the water. The ritual is well choreographed and seen. Rest Overnight in Varanasi. HOPE YOU ENAOYED THE EVENING. 3 hours • Admission included

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5. Blue Lassi Shop In the evening empty your stomach to enjoy the street food tour to the Narrow Lanes of Varanasi Kachori Gali (Famous for Banarasi street Breakfast Kachori). Visit the world's best lassi shop in Varanasi (Blue Lassi). Walk along with the guide to the street food tasting tour, explore the busiest market of Varanasi markets & enjoy tasting the famous street foods of Varanasi Like Chat, Lassi, and Paan Malaiyo (Winter time special). 1 hour • Admission not included

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6. Assi Ghat

   Day 2 Hand Rowing Boat Tour - Temples - Heritage Walk - Silk Weaving Assi Ghat Early morning 04:45 AM , we will be taking to witness Morning Aarti at Assi Ghat for the welcoming sun God where you will get to see Havana, Aarti & Yoga. 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 hand rowing boat. A hand rowing boat tour is the best way to witness the daily life of Hindus on the Ganges river watch people dip into the sacred river to wash their sins, wash clothes, release ashes into the river after the body is cremated at Manikarnika Ghat, people burning bodies experiencing death and life both together, etc. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission included

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7. 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 30 min 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. Walk along with the heritage of Varanasi "The Ghats" Start from Dashashwamedh Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat. you will witness sages (Sadhus), and life on the ghats of Varanasi, and you will see life and how people are cremated on the banks of the river at Manikarnika Ghat & many stories and facts about Varanasi with your professional Guide. 30 minutes • Admission included

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8. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

   Shri Kashi Vishwanath 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. 30 minutes • Free admission

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9. Kal Bhairav Temple

   Kaal Bhairav Temple, Varanasi is one of the most revered ancient temples in Kashi. Lord Kaal Bhairav is considered a fierce form of Lord Shiva and is known as the “Kotwal (Guardian) of Kashi.” The temple holds great spiritual significance and is visited by devotees seeking protection, blessings, and peace. Admission included

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10. Art of Varanasi Silk Factory

    Spend time shopping for souvenirs and visiting Muslim areas to witness the making of World Famous Banarasi Handmade Sarees. (Nobody will force you to buy anything). You will be taken to an area of Muslims where you will get an experience of watching the process of weaving a saree. More than 10,000 machines run there. 1 hour • Free admission

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11. Day 3 – Departure to Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi After breakfast, have a morning at leisure & explore Varanasi by yourself (A vehicle is provided only for Airport transfers) check out from the hotel, and drop off at Varanasi airport, with a pleasant memory of the trip. 30 minutes • Free admission

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Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

hi, ru, en, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 30 travelers per booking

Operated by

SHIVA VARANASI TOUR GUIDE

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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