An overnight trip to Varanasi (Benaras) | La Vacanza Travel

An overnight trip to Varanasi (Benaras)

Duration: 2 days
Destination: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
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  • 2 days
  • Varanasi
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Varanasi (Benares, Kashi) has been home to many saints, and peculiar clan of sadhus or ascetics. Varanasi has been nurturing different schools of thoughts in Hinduism. This tour is a unique as it combines short walking tours as well as transport based tour with a guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Varanasi. Transfer to prebooked hotel. Afternoon proceed for city tour

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Pick-up from the hotel in the afternoon (around 1500 hrs) and drive to Sarnath which located just 10 km from the Hindu holy city of Varanasi. Sarnath is the site where Gautam Buddha first taught the Dharma after his enlightenment. Sarnath is one of four holy Buddhist sites sanctioned by the Buddha himself for pilgrimage. During your Sarnath Tour see Dharmekh Stupa which is 128 feet high, and 93 in diameter, Deer Park, Ashoka Pillar. While you are in Sarnath do no forget to see Sarnath Archaeological Museum, which also houses some of the greatest treasures of Indian Buddhist art.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Plot No D 16 - 28 - a Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi 221001 India
Later drive to the Dasmeshwar Ghat to witness the most spiritual aarti ceremony. You will be provided a private boat to reach to the place to observe most of it and with this private boat you can roam onto many other Ghats to explore things e.g cremation ritual, bathing etc. An aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering. The offering is made to the Goddess Ganga, also affectionately referred to as Maa (Mother) Ganga, goddess of the most holy river in India.

Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: After the aarti ceremony, return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Early morning take a boat ride in river ganges

Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
Sunrise boat ride is the main attractions of Varanasi. With this you will experience the culture which used to be 3000 BC and still continue with same enthusiasm. The early-morning light is inspiring, and all the color and uproar of pilgrims bathing and performing puja unfurl before you. You will witness the daily rituals of Hindu life style which will be more than an exotic experience during your Varanasi morning boat ride.

After breakfast proceed for Varanasi city tour

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India
After breakfast take a Varanasi city tour which will give you a chance to see the real culture of Varanasi and its locals. In city tour of Varanasi, you will visit to Banaras Hindu University – Largest residential university of Asia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Lord Shiva Temple), campus of the whole university

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Bharat Mata Temple (Mother India Temple) – Instead of traditional statues of Gods and Goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
In time transfer to the airport to board flight for onward journey.
Duration: 10 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel accomodation
  • Local guide as per the sightseeing
  • American breakfast
  • Accommodation included: 1 night

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Kindly lookout for a placard in your name outside the arrival hall at the airport

Airports

  • Varanasi Airport, Varanasi India


Departure Time


Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
An overnight trip to Varanasi (Benaras)
5/11/2020 - 2/22/2025

Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM
5/11/2020 - 2/22/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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Duration

2 days


User's Reviews

527haquef

15 Jun, 2022

Hustling bustling place with an old world charm. Spiritually charged atmosphere. Chaats, paan and absolutely fantastic banarsi fabrics.

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