Varanasi: 2-Day Spiritual Tour with Gange Aarti & Boat Ride
ID: GYG470175-839382
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore Varanasi on a private 2-day trip with accommodations. See numerous temples, ride a boat on the Ganges River, explore bazaars, visit the holy site of Sarnath, and witness an Aarti ceremony.
Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi
On the first day of your trip, you'll arrive in Varanasi. After settling into your hotel, venture out to explore the city. Start your tour with a visit to the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples in India. Then, take a boat ride on the Ganges River to witness the famous Ganga Aarti, an evening ritual performed to honor the river. Finally, finish your day with a stroll through the narrow lanes of the old town, lined with colorful shops and lively street food stalls.
Day 2: Exploring Varanasi
On the second day of your trip, take a full-day tour of Varanasi's famous sights. Begin your day by visiting Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after achieving enlightenment. Then, explore the JantarMantar Observatory, built in the 18th century to measure the exact positions and movements of celestial bodies. Afterwards, visit the Ramnagar Fort, a sprawling palace complex located on the banks of the Ganges River. Finally, end your tour with a visit to the Bharat Mata Temple, which houses an impressive marble relief map of India.
Highlights
- Boat trip on the Ganges River
- See the key spiritual sites of Varanasi on this full-day tour
- Marvel at the magical beauty of the morning and evening aarti ceremonies
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must fill out a travel information form
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Hotel/Airport/Railway Station/or your desired location in Varanasi
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
