Varanasi Trip Overview
Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion, roughly 95% of the world Hindus live in India. Because the religion has no specific founder, it’s difficult to trace its origin and history. It is the compilation of many traditions and philosophies. The main theme of Hindu philosophy is Dharma (ethics/Duties), Artha (Prosperity/work). Kama (desires/Passion) and Moksha (Salvation). Hindu practices include rituals such as Puja (worship) and recitations, meditation, family- oriented rites of passage, annual festivals, and occasional pilgrim ages. Hinduism is commonly sub divided into six darsanas (philosophies), two school vedenta and yogam are currently the most prominent. Four major Hinduism modern currents are Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism and Smartism.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion, according to many scholars, with roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion, roughly 95% of the world Hindus live in India. Because the religion has no specific founder, it’s difficult to trace its origin and history. It is the compilation of many traditions and philosophies. The main theme of Hindu philosophy is Dharma (ethics/Duties), Artha (Prosperity/work). Kama (desires/Passion) and Moksha (Salvation). Hindu practices include rituals such as Puja (worship) and recitations, meditation, family- oriented rites of passage, annual festivals, and occasional pilgrim ages. Hinduism is commonly sub divided into six darsanas (philosophies), two school vedenta and yogam are currently the most prominent. Four major Hinduism modern currents are Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism and Smartism.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Day 01 : Varanasi –
Pick up from Airport and check in to Hotel. Fresh n up yourself spend your day in visiting important temples to temple Later visit the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple) , Manas Mandir, BHU. At evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front).Can enjoy the Ganga Aarti on Boat (optional and by own cost).After all you can retire for the night, O/Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
Summary:
• Ganga Aarti.
• Temple Tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Day 02 : Varanasi – Boat Ride, Sarnath.
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 holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat, Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, ,In 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, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum. Return to hotel overnight in Varanasi.
Summary:
• Morning boat ride on the River Ganges.
• Sarnath (Dhamekh Stupa, the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological museum).
Pass By: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
ay 03 : Varanasi- Departure.
Relish breakfast in the morning, Explore Varanasi by yourself, later proceed to station, to catch your reserved seat of train, With a pleasant memory of the trip.
Summary:
• Departure to Airport.
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