One Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour by Car
ID: GYG646349-1071181
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
1 days
Description
Experience the enchanting allure of Varanasi with our one-day sightseeing tour by car. Begin your journey with a visit to the sacred banks of the River Ganges, where the spiritual ambiance .
Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges River: Start your day with a boat ride on the Ganges River at sunrise to witness the rituals and ceremonies along the ghats.
Visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Visit one of the holiest temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Please note that there might be a dress code and restrictions for non-Hindus.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Explore the sprawling campus of BHU, which houses the New Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, and the famous Monkey Temple (Durga Temple).
Sarnath: Drive to Sarnath, located just outside Varanasi, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Sarnath Museum to see artifacts from the Mauryan and Gupta periods.
Silk Weaving Center: Visit a silk weaving center to see how the famous Banarasi silk sarees are made.
Evening Aarti Ceremony: End your day with the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests perform rituals with fire, incense, and chanting.
Highlights
- Visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Explore the historic Dashashwamedh Ghat and witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Visit the Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site
- Visit the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and its Bharat Kala Bhavan museum
- Drive past the various ghats along the Ganges River
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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
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.