• Varanasi - The driver will pick you up from your hotel in Varanasi to begin a city tour with a knowledgeable guide.
• Assi Ghat - Start your day with an early morning pickup at 5:30 am from your hotel for a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Experience the morning rituals performed along the riverbank.
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Following the boat ride, join your guide for a brief walking tour through the old city’s narrow lanes to see the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the most revered Hindu temples.
• Banaras Hindu University - Enjoy breakfast (at your own expense) before heading to Banaras Hindu University at 10 am. Founded in 1916, BHU boasts the largest university campus in Asia. Explore the campus, including the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), a replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.
• Bharat Mata Temple - Visit the Mother India Temple, built in 1918, featuring a unique marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent. At 12:30 pm, discover the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, followed by a lunch break (at your own expense). Then, travel approximately eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to see the Dhamekh Stupa, the site of Buddha’s first sermon. Also, visit the Archaeological Museum, showcasing treasures from the 3rd-century BC (closed on Fridays).
• Durga Temple - The Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is a prominent temple in Varanasi with significant religious importance in Hinduism, dedicated to the goddess Durga. It was built in the 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore.
• Sankat Mochan Temple - The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman in his form as “Sankat Mochan,” meaning the “reliever from trouble.”
• Sarnath - Sarnath is located 10 kilometers northeast of Varanasi, near the confluence of the Ganges and Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha was established through Kondanna’s enlightenment.
• Dasaswamedh Ghat - At 5 pm, visit the Ganges to view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel around 8 pm.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Local guide
• Lunch included
• Private tour experience
• Complimentary bottled water
• Skip the long lines
• Fuel surcharges included
• Transportation in a private vehicle

• Drinks
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Monument Fee

Discover the best of Varanasi on an exclusive full-day tour, beginning with a peaceful sunrise boat journey on the Ganges. Visit significant landmarks such as the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, with an itinerary that can be customized to suit your preferences. Enjoy the convenience of private transportation and conclude the day with a sunset boat ride and the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.