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Spiritual Experience In Varanasi

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  • Visit some of the major cultural landmarks of Varanasi
  • Participate in the world-famous evening Ganges aarti
  • Travel to Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon
  • Enjoy a morning boat ride on the Ganges, see the ghats along the river
Join us on this 3-day guided tour of Varanasi, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh that dates back to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims from all over the world who come to take a dip in the Ganges and worship in its shrines.

Start your trip by visiting some of the major cultural landmarks of the city, including Manas and Vishwanath temples. Explore some of its famous ghats and see an evening aarti. Enjoy a morning boat ride on the river and travel to Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon. We will drop you off at the airport or the train station in Varanasi after the trip is over.
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6 hours 3 Star Hotel at Ganges Grand or Similar
Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport or the railway station and transferred to the hotel. Visit the famous Manas Temple as well as the Vishwanath Temple. See the shrines of Vishalakshi Devi, Annapurna Devi, Sankat Mochan and Durga Kund. In the evening, witness the world-renowned Ganga aarti. Stay overnight in Varanasi.
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10 hours 3 Star Hotel at Ganges Grand or Similar
Start your day with a visit to the Ganges River and see sunrise from a boat. Have your breakfast and drive to Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit the Dhamek Stupa. Also see the museum and the Thai Temple. Drive back to Varanasi and stay there overnight.
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3 Star Hotel at Ganges Grand or Similar
After a delicious breakfast, transfer to Kashi/Varanasi Airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Meals
  • Breakfast
what’s included
  • Rooms on a double/twin-sharing basis
  • English-speaking professional tour guides
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Airport transfers: both pickup and drop off
  • All sightseeing activities in a private, air-conditioned car
  • All tolls, state taxes & parkings
  • A morning boat ride on the River Ganges
what's excluded
  • Meals not indicated on the itinerary
  • Single supplement cost for solo travellers
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section
  • Porterage at hotels and airports
  • All items of personal nature
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, etc
  • Mandatory Christmas & New Year Eve supplementary charges. This should be paid by the guest directly to the hotels
Tour details
Availability Available Daily
Booking Type Instant Booking  
Duration 3 days
Tour Type Private Tour
Age Requirement 16 +
guiding method Live guide/instructor
Guide Language English
Meeting/Start Point Pick-up at your hotel or location in Varanasi, India
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