Private 3-Day City Tour of Varanasi: Rickshaw & Boat Ride with Ganga Aarti | La Vacanza Travel

Private 3-Day City Tour of Varanasi: Rickshaw & Boat Ride with Ganga Aarti

Duration: 3 days
Destination: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
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  • 3 days
  • Varanasi
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Varanasi –the sacred ,soulful & ancient spectacular city. Visit of Sarnath, an interesting place where Lord Budhha gave his first sermon here. View magnificient stupas & monasteries. Evening witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats of the holistic city. Boat cruise at the River Ganges. Visit of ancient temples & Modern structured marble temple – Tulsi Manas Temple, walls engraved with the hindi version of the Ramayana.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Varanasi

Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Arrival at Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi - is one of India’s most important pilgrimage sites and the holiest of holy cities for Hindus. Also known as Kashi and Benaras & Varanasi. It is one of the world’s oldest living cities, and has been a centre of learning and culture for well over 2000 years. The place where the Buddha turned the Wheel of Law and delivered his first sermon. 

Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Plot No D 16 - 28 - a Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi 221001 India
Later in the evening we enjoy rickshaw (Tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi takes us to the holy river Ganges where we cruise to witness the ’Aarti’ ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar

Day 2: Varanasi Full-Day City Tour

Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
Early morning we take a Boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. We rise before dawn and step gingerly onto a rickety old boat as the wizened boatman coasts off. You wait, still, for the daily miracle to unfold. Just then, as if having waited for the audience to settle reverently in their assigned places, the Sun God appears triumphantly over the horizon. The sound of conches and temple bells rent the delicate pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed murmuring of ancient Sanskrit Shlokas, now rises, in one voice, to a crescendo of unparalleled piety and joy. 
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
After breakfast we visit city tour of Varanasi where we visit the Bharat Mata temple with a big relief map of India in Marble, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery & the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Evening visit of Sarnath, an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhist. This is where the Buddha preached his first sermon after getting enlightenment. Sarnath's temples and Archaeological Museum are full of Buddhist art treasures.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar

Day 3: Depart at Varanasi Airport

Pass By: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Pick up from Hotel and drop off Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi.

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • 2-night hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
  • All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
  • Boat and Rickshaw ride in Varanasi
  • Professional private tour guide
  • Monument entrance fees
  • 2x Breakfast
  • 2x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Bharat Mata Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Ganga Aarti
  • Entry/Admission - Banaras Ghats
  • Entry/Admission - Sarnath

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup from Airport / Railway Station in Varanasi

Airports

  • Varanasi Airport, Varanasi India


Departure Time

12:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 days


User's Reviews

Margaret_N

26 Sep, 2017

After a 10 day tour in India, my friend and I added on this side trip to Varanasi which was FANTASTIC. Prior to leaving Australia, the communication with the tour operator was prompt and professional using Viber and What's App and when we missed our connecting flight to begin the tour, again the tour operator reorganised for us with no fuss. Our private guide was the best - informative, organised and friendly and he arranged seats for us on a verandah overlooking the Ganges to view the evening aarti festivities. Watching the morning rituals at the Ganges was amazing too. This tour was a definite highlight of our entire Indian trip. Varanasi is a MUST VISIT and this tour was wonderful.

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