Varanasi: City Highlights Day Tour with Boat Ride

This guided tour will help you unravel the mysticism that has always been associated with Varanasi. Discover the dimension of the city that has long drawn visitors from around the world with a guide.
Morning:

Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges:

5:30 am: Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges River

Begin your day early with a serene boat ride on the Ganges River. Witness the magical spectacle of sunrise over the ghats (riverfront steps) of Varanasi.

Capture the soft hues of dawn as they illuminate the ancient cityscape and the rituals taking place along the riverbanks. Photograph the devotion of pilgrims as they perform their morning rituals, and the shimmering reflections of the temples and ghats in the holy waters.

Enjoy breakfast. Thour (at your own expense).

Exploration of Varanasi's Old City:

Take a stroll through the narrow lanes and alleys of Varanasi's Old City, a maze-like network of streets lined with ancient temples, traditional homes, and vibrant bazaars.

Banaras Hindu University: Banaras Hindu University (Pass By) Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.

Photograph the architectural splendor of temples like iconic Monkey Temple (Durga Temple).

Capture the vibrant street life, including bustling markets, chai stalls, and the timeless rhythm of everyday life in this ancient city.

Akhada Indian wrestling:Akhada is very old things now no one makes it and not anyone uses it but still there is some people who live in Varanasi they go to the akhada and they do Indian 'Wrestling'


Take a break for lunch 1 hour (at your own expense).

Visit to Sarnath:

After lunch, proceed to Sarnath, located just a short drive from Varanasi. This sacred site is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

Explore the ruins of ancient Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and the Ashoka Pillar, which bears inscriptions commemorating Emperor Ashoka's visit to Sarnath.

Capture the serene ambiance of the landscaped gardens and the spiritual significance of this revered pilgrimage site.

Evening:

Tea Break Time 1Hour

Sunset at Dashashwamedh Ghat:

Return to Varanasi in the late afternoon to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the city's most sacred and bustling ghats.

Capture the elaborate rituals performed by priests, accompanied by chanting, music, and the rhythmic waving of oil lamps. As the sun sets and the evening descends, photograph the ethereal atmosphere and the flickering lights reflected on the surface of the Ganges River.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.