Insight Varanasi: One Day Tour with Sarnath, Boat Ride & Aarti

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Banaras Ghats

   Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges

   240 minutes here

2. Ganges River

   Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges

   240 minutes here

3. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

   Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi

   Pass by without stopping

4. Manikarnika Ghat

   The creamation Ground of Lord Shiva

   Pass by without stopping

5. Dasaswamedh Ghat

   Main Ghat

   120 minutes here

6. Sarnath

   Sarnath: Sarnath in Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices at Sarnath. Some of the important Buddhist monuments at Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa, the Dharmarajika stupa & the Chaukhandi stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others. The Indian Buddhist society called Mahabodhi Society maintains a park around the Buddha temple. The Mahabodhi Temple within the park has a tooth relic of the Buddha. There is also a vast expanse of ancient ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most precious ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. The Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is the National emblem of India, which is displayed in the archaeological museum in Sarnath.

   180 minutes here

7. Ashoka Pillar

   The pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout the Indian subcontinent, erected or at least inscribed with edicts by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BCE

   60 minutes here · Admission included

8. Dhamek Stupa

   Dhamek Stupa Sarnath marks the spot where the Buddha preached his first message. Built by the great Mauryan king Ashoka in he 3rd century BCE

   60 minutes here · Admission included

9. Ganga Aarti

   Aarti is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.

   60 minutes here

10. Chaukhandi Stupa

    The Chaukhandi Stupa is regarded as one of the most divine and important monuments of the Buddhist culture

    Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

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

Languages

en, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 10 travelers per booking

Operated by

Varanasi Day Tours

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 10 people per booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• This tour includes two breaks: the first after the morning boat tour for breakfast, during which travellers will have the option to return to their hotel—depending on its location—and rest for around two hours before heading to Sarnath. The second break will be after visiting Sarnath, allowing time for lunch and relaxation before proceeding to the Ganga Aarti experience.

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