Varanasi Trip Overview
Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi is considered to be the holiest city of the Hindus. On this half-day tour of Varanasi, take an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges and see some of the rituals of the pilgrims to this city. After the boat ride take a private yoga class and learn some techniques of this ancient Indian science.
Highlights
• Morning boat ride on the River Ganges
• Pilgrims performing morning prayers
• One hour yoga class
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Yoga Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi is considered to be the holiest city of the Hindus. On this half-day tour of Varanasi, take an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges and see some of the rituals of the pilgrims to this city. After the boat ride take a private yoga class and learn some techniques of this ancient Indian science.
Highlights
• Morning boat ride on the River Ganges
• Pilgrims performing morning prayers
• One hour yoga class
Itinerary
Ghats on the River Ganges (1 hour)
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and driven to the banks of the River Ganges.
Take a boat ride and watch the pilgrims on the banks of the river as they worship the rising sun and perform other rituals. The whole atmosphere is serene and calm as you go past the ghats (riverside steps) of the river.
After the boat ride, meet your yoga instructor who will teach you some basic exercises. The 5 000 year old science of yoga is India’s gift to the world. In Sanskrit, the word ‘yoga’ is used to signify any form of union or connection. Yoga is all about synchronising the body with the mind and breath through various breathing exercises, postures (asanas) and meditation.
Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Stop At:
• Ghats, Rabindranath Tagore Rd, Pathani Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
