Day 01: Arrival in Varanasi + Sarnath Tour + Evening Aarti with Private Seating and Best View

Varanasi - Upon your arrival at Varanasi airport or railway station, your guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate with a sign bearing your name. They will escort you to your pre-booked hotel and stay with you until your departure.

Banaras Ghats - After settling in, embark on a journey through the ancient lanes of Varanasi. A guided walk through the old streets and alleys, filled with holy temples, will leave you in awe. This walk promises surprises at every turn, offering rich insights and sights.

This walking tour takes place in the northern part of the Ghats, providing a genuine glimpse into Varanasi. You’ll see the Kashi Vishwanath Temple (from the outside), famous food streets, Kachuri Gali, the perfume market, flower market, silk market, and numerous other attractions.

Ganga Aarti - Later, enjoy a private balcony view of the Dashashwamedh Ghat, with reserved seating for the best view of the aarti ceremony.

As the sun sets in Varanasi, the Ghats of the Ganges come alive with the Evening Aarti Ceremony. Devout priests perform rituals with dancing flames, hymns fill the air, and incense adds a mystical touch. This mesmerizing spectacle bridges the earthly and the divine, captivating all who witness it.

Return to your hotel around 8:30 PM. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Morning Boat Ride + Sarnath Tour + Departure Transfer

Dashashwamedh Ghat - At 5:00 AM (time varies with sunrise), you’ll be picked up from your hotel lobby and driven to the river Ganges. Board a private hand-rowed boat for a magical Sunrise Boat Ride in Varanasi. This ride from Dashashwamedh Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat showcases the heritage of Varanasi.

Manikarnika Ghat - Disembark at Manikarnika Ghat, a riverside stairway known for its deep spiritual and cultural significance. Here, you’ll witness traditional Hindu cremation rituals, believed to help souls achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Visiting Manikarnika Ghat offers a profound insight into the customs and beliefs of Varanasi. While not a typical tourist spot, it provides a powerful and insightful experience into the city’s rich spiritual traditions. It’s a place where the spiritual and practical aspects of life and death converge, offering a deeper understanding of Indian culture.

Return to your hotel for breakfast.

Sarnath - Later, check out from your hotel and drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Explore the Sarnath ruins, archaeological museum, deer park, and Buddha Temple.

Meet your Varanasi tour representative at an ideal time for your transfer to the airport or railway station. They will assist you with check-in formalities.

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi - Transfer to Varanasi airport or railway station at an ideal time to catch your flight to your next destination.

• Inclusive of all taxes.
• Private balcony seating for the best view of Aarti.
• Exclusive sunrise boat ride.
• Air-conditioned private car available from arrival to departure.
• Local government-approved tourist guide.
• All monument entry fees included.

• Any tips
• Any meals or drink [Expect mineral water]
• Everything which is not mentioned in inclusions