• Varanasi - 5am Pickup in the early morning, you’ll leave for a 2-hour boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing Ghats (or steps from a river bank) & cremation sites. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight.

After breakfast, you’ll tour Sarnath, a very important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists, because this is where the Buddha preached his first sermon after achieving enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and the accompanying archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.

After lunch, you’ll visit the Bharat Mata temple which has a huge relief map of India carved into marble. After that, you’ll visit Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and have an evening rickshaw (tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi.

En evening arrive at the holy river Ganges, where you can witness the traditional ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.

• Entrance fees to all monuments included
• Ride through Varanasi’s bazaar on a traditional rickshaw
• Comfortable, air-conditioned private transfers and sightseeing
• Expert guided tours by a professional private guide
• Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch
• Experience a serene morning boat ride on the Ganges

• Drinks
• Gratuities (recommended)

Enjoy this day tour of Varanasi the City of Varanasi full of history, visit the Sarnath, the city where the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, and witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the city. You’ll start from boat ride in Morning in Varanasi, you’ll tour such locations as Sarnath, Bharat Mata Temple, and the Ganges river Aarti ceremony in Evening.

• Dress code is smart casual
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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