Varanasi Trip Overview
Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)’s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the sunset boat cruise.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)’s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the sunset boat cruise.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
After early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel or other desired location in Varanasi leave for boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing Ghats (river bank) & cremation site. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. The life on the Ghats bound in an endless string of rituals, ever-changing aspects of the river & the wide landscape across have fascinated visitors from all over the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001 India
One of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Vishveswara – Shiva as lord of the universe.
Later back to your hotel for breakfast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India
Post breakfast visit Banaras Hindu University. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Dedicated to the goddess who represents all the goddesses in the India culture. In other words, it can said that Bharat Mata personifies India as a mother goddess. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble.
Later learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, then take a break for lunch (own expense).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. You’ll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (closed Fridays).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Evening take another boat ride on the Ganges to view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Your tour ends with return to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
