Varanasi Trip Overview
Being the oldest city of the world and an important Hindu pilgrimage center, Varanasi attracts a large number of people from all over the world. For centuries, Varanasi is famous for spiritualism, mysticism, Indian philosophy and Hinduism. All these are reflected in numerous sects, temples, Ashrams and Ghats. Varanasi is associated not only with Hinduism but also with Buddhism and Jainism. Besides numerous temples, Varanasi also boasts of Buddhist Stupas and Jain temples.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Being the oldest city of the world and an important Hindu pilgrimage center, Varanasi attracts a large number of people from all over the world. For centuries, Varanasi is famous for spiritualism, mysticism, Indian philosophy and Hinduism. All these are reflected in numerous sects, temples, Ashrams and Ghats. Varanasi is associated not only with Hinduism but also with Buddhism and Jainism. Besides numerous temples, Varanasi also boasts of Buddhist Stupas and Jain temples.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Varanasi
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
On arrival at Varanasi airport. Meet our tour representative. Get transferred to the hotel and complete the check-in formalities. Get freshened up. Thereafter, embark on a short trip to Sarnath, a popular Buddhist religious site. One of the four most important sacred sites of Buddhism, it has the deer park where Gautama Buddha first taught the ‘Dharma’ after attaining enlightenment. Back to Varanasi in the afternoon for city tour including Alamgir Mosque, also known as Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Dasaswamedh Ghat, popular for evening Ganga Aarti, and the Bharat Mata Temple- positioned in the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus. The evening is scheduled for the mesmerizing ceremony of Ganga Aarti, a lifetime opportunity. Meal (Dinner)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at Varanasi Hotel
Day 2: Varanasi Departure
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Start your day early. Observe the locals and tourists busy in their religious customs and traditions. Later on, savor breakfast. Thereafter, get transferred to the airport to board your flight to Your Destination. Meal (Breakfast)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
