• Varanasi - Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Varanasi. Meet your guide and start your tour at 5:00 am with a serene boat ride on the River Ganges.
• Assi Ghat - At 5:30 am, enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River after being picked up from your hotel. Experience the morning rituals performed along the riverside.
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Following the boat ride, join your guide for a brief walking tour through the old city’s alleyways to see the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the most revered Hindu temples.
• Banaras Hindu University - After breakfast (at your own expense), visit Banaras Hindu University at 10:00 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 Varanasi’s silk weaving traditions, then pause for lunch (at your own expense). Afterwards, 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).
• Monkey Temple (Durga Temple) - The Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is a prominent temple in Varanasi, dedicated to the goddess Durga. Built in the 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore, it holds significant religious importance in Hinduism.
• Sankat Mochan Temple - The Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, revered as “Sankat Mochan,” meaning the “reliever from trouble.”
• Sarnath - Located 10 kilometers northeast of Varanasi, near the confluence of the Ganges and Varuna rivers, Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and the Buddhist Sangha was established through Kondanna’s enlightenment.
• Dasaswamedh Ghat - In the evening, experience the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat at 5 PM. Observe the cremation grounds along the Ganges, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel around 8:00 pm.
• Varanasi - After the Ganga Aarti, your driver and guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport.

• Private air-conditioned car with chauffeur for transfers/sightseeing
• Morning Boat Ride
• Hotel/Airport Pick up/Drop off service
• Complimentary bottled water
• Expert English-speaking tour guide
• Evening Aarti ceremony experience

• Gratuities
• Anything that is not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Discover the wonders of the sacred city of Varanasi, located along the Ganges River, renowned for its numerous temples, ghats, aartis, and spiritual significance. Enjoy a private full-day tour beginning with a serene early-morning boat ride on the River Ganga. Your guide will ensure you experience all the highlights, including the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath, while customizing the itinerary to suit your interests. Benefit from private transportation, allowing you to explore at your own pace and ask as many questions as you like. Conclude the day by witnessing the enchanting evening aarti ceremony.

• Enjoy insights from a knowledgeable tour guide who will explain the ancient history.
• Experience a morning sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River.
• Embark on a spiritual journey to one of India’s most revered locations.
• Witness the captivating Ganga Aarti ritual at Dasaswamedh Ghat.
• Visit Sarnath, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage destination.

• Dress code is smart casual
• Dress code is formal

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