OVERNIGHT VARANASI TOUR
ID: GYG834669-1324062
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Country: India
Country: India
Duration: 2 days
Description
Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India, is a sacred city on the banks of the Ganges, known for its ancient temples, vibrant ghats, and timeless rituals.
DAY 01: ARRIVE VARANASI
Pick from Varanasi City Hotels. You will be met by our driver. Then drive to Varanasi. On arrival take rest in your hotel.
Then start your tour from KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE. Which is dedicated to Lord Vishvanath, one of the incarnations of Lord Shiva, & he is regarded as the patron deity of Varanasi. Lord Vishvanath is considered the supreme origin of spiritual truth & strengthens the bonds of universal brotherhood. It is believed that a single darshan of Vishweshwara Jyotirling is considered more auspicious than the darshan of other jyotirlingas in India. BHARAT MATA TEMPLE in the shape of a pentagon, with five pillars supporting the structure. This temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. TULSI MANAS TEMPLE is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has had great historical & cultural importance in Hinduism since ancient times.
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY is ranked among the best universities in India in the field of research. Today, the university is known for its state-of-the-art campus, environment, standard academic facilities, values, & culture. Evening visit for watching GANGA AARTI at Ghats. Experience the beauty of this Hindu ritual, where light is offered up to the creator.
Overnight stay at your own accommodation.
DAY 02: VARANASI – SARNATH – VARANASI
Early Morning, to start your adventure & embark on the amazing boat ride on The Ganga River with mesmerizing views of the sunrise. Pass by many Ghats such as Manikarnika Ghat Dashashwamedh Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Kedar Ghat.
After boat ride take rest in your hotel. After breakfast drive to Sarnath which is 10.6 km a key site for Buddhist pilgrimage. Visit CHAUKHANDI STUPA has been built on the exact spot where the great Lord Buddha first met his five ascetics, to whom he later went on to preach his first teachings. DHAMEK STUPA represents the place where the Buddha preached his first discourse to his first five disciples. DHARMARAJIKA STUPA was to discover the ruins of an archaeological wonder & the place where Lord Buddha’s remains were enshrined. (Note: Closed on Sunday). The ruins of ancient MULAGANDHA KUTI VIHAR mark the place where the Buddha spent his first rainy season. This was the main temple, marked by the presence of the Ashokan pillar at the front. Then we have Lunch at a good restaurant. After lunch proceed to see ASHOKA PILLAR the national emblem of India & a mark of Emperor Ashoka's visit to Sarnath. SARNATH MUSEUM is most prominent for the four-headed lion that was once on the Chile of the Ashoka Pillar, from the 3rd century BC. (Note: Closed on Friday.)
WAT THAI SARNATH important highlight of the Thai Temple in Sarnath is the 80-foot-tall image of Buddha in a standing position.
Then drive back to Varanasi with taking unforgettable memories along with you from this tour.
On arrival you will be transfer to city Hotels.
DAY 01: ARRIVE VARANASI
Pick from Varanasi City Hotels. You will be met by our driver. Then drive to Varanasi. On arrival take rest in your hotel.
Then start your tour from KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE. Which is dedicated to Lord Vishvanath, one of the incarnations of Lord Shiva, & he is regarded as the patron deity of Varanasi. Lord Vishvanath is considered the supreme origin of spiritual truth & strengthens the bonds of universal brotherhood. It is believed that a single darshan of Vishweshwara Jyotirling is considered more auspicious than the darshan of other jyotirlingas in India. BHARAT MATA TEMPLE in the shape of a pentagon, with five pillars supporting the structure. This temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. TULSI MANAS TEMPLE is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has had great historical & cultural importance in Hinduism since ancient times.
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY is ranked among the best universities in India in the field of research. Today, the university is known for its state-of-the-art campus, environment, standard academic facilities, values, & culture. Evening visit for watching GANGA AARTI at Ghats. Experience the beauty of this Hindu ritual, where light is offered up to the creator.
Overnight stay at your own accommodation.
DAY 02: VARANASI – SARNATH – VARANASI
Early Morning, to start your adventure & embark on the amazing boat ride on The Ganga River with mesmerizing views of the sunrise. Pass by many Ghats such as Manikarnika Ghat Dashashwamedh Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat, Kedar Ghat.
After boat ride take rest in your hotel. After breakfast drive to Sarnath which is 10.6 km a key site for Buddhist pilgrimage. Visit CHAUKHANDI STUPA has been built on the exact spot where the great Lord Buddha first met his five ascetics, to whom he later went on to preach his first teachings. DHAMEK STUPA represents the place where the Buddha preached his first discourse to his first five disciples. DHARMARAJIKA STUPA was to discover the ruins of an archaeological wonder & the place where Lord Buddha’s remains were enshrined. (Note: Closed on Sunday). The ruins of ancient MULAGANDHA KUTI VIHAR mark the place where the Buddha spent his first rainy season. This was the main temple, marked by the presence of the Ashokan pillar at the front. Then we have Lunch at a good restaurant. After lunch proceed to see ASHOKA PILLAR the national emblem of India & a mark of Emperor Ashoka's visit to Sarnath. SARNATH MUSEUM is most prominent for the four-headed lion that was once on the Chile of the Ashoka Pillar, from the 3rd century BC. (Note: Closed on Friday.)
WAT THAI SARNATH important highlight of the Thai Temple in Sarnath is the 80-foot-tall image of Buddha in a standing position.
Then drive back to Varanasi with taking unforgettable memories along with you from this tour.
On arrival you will be transfer to city Hotels.
Highlights
- Varanasi offers a spiritual, historical, and cultural immersion.
- Take a boat ride at sunrise along the river to see ancient rituals.
- Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at the ghats of the holy Ganges River.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple & also discover the vibrant streets of Varanasi.
- Sarnath important Buddhist site, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not wheelchair accessible.
Infants must sit on laps.
Multilingual Guide depends on availability and payable directly.
If Hotel Accommodation required, it would be an extra cost and payable directly.
Any kind of meals required, it would be an extra cost. (Option available for lunch).
Tour can be customized as per customer's requirements.
Car Type: for one to two people, four Seater Sedan
Car Type: for three to four people, five Seater Innova.
Car Type: for five to eight people, nine Seater Traveller.
Infants must sit on laps.
Multilingual Guide depends on availability and payable directly.
If Hotel Accommodation required, it would be an extra cost and payable directly.
Any kind of meals required, it would be an extra cost. (Option available for lunch).
Tour can be customized as per customer's requirements.
Car Type: for one to two people, four Seater Sedan
Car Type: for three to four people, five Seater Innova.
Car Type: for five to eight people, nine Seater Traveller.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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.