Varanasi City, Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath Sightseeing Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Varanasi City, Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath Sightseeing Tour

Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Destination: India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
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  • 8 to 10 hours
  • Varanasi
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Embark on the "Varanasi City, Ramnagar Fort & Sarnath Sightseeing Tour," beginning with a hotel pickup for a city odyssey. Witness the grandeur of Dashashwamedh Ghat, resonating with Hindu legends. Pay homage at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and stroll through vibrant Vishwanath Gali for local delights. Delve into history at the Alamgir Mosque and Banaras Hindu University, home to the towering New Vishwanath Temple. Discover cultural treasures at Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum and the patriotic Bharat Mata Temple. Explore spiritual landmarks like Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, and Durga Temple. Conclude the Varanasi leg and venture to the sacred grounds of Sarnath, featuring the majestic Dhamekh Stupa. End the day at Ramnagar Fort, housing captivating regal artifacts. The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off, leaving you with enduring memories of Varanasi's rich tapestry.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

Pick up from your hotel for city tour.

Stop At: Dashashwamegh ghat, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India

Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most spectacular main ghat on the Ganga River, located close to Vishwanath Temple Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi 221001 India

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has 800 kg of gold plating on its tower. Other than Hindus cannot enter the temple complex, they can only see the temple tower from Mankarnika ghat corridor. There is also a well present within the temple complex called Jnana Vapi where too only Hindus are allowed to enter.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India

Walk in Vishwanath Gali famous for local snacks & sweets and street shopping in Varanasi. One can easily find modern & traditional apparel, household items, home decor items, brass idols of deities, etc.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Alamgir Mosque, Nr. Panchganga Ghat, Varanasi 221002 India

Alamgir Mosque a 17th century structure built by Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, on a land which once had a Shiva Temple and was demolished by him. The mosque is an architecturally stunning building built according to the Indo-Islamic style with beautiful minarets and high domes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India

Banaras Hindu University, with 5.3 sq kms campus and 30,000 residing students it is the largest residential university in the continent.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: New Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi 221005 India

The New Vishwanath Temple is located in Banaras Hindu University and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. New Vishwanath Temple has the tallest temple tower in the world with the Shikhara's height being around 250 feet.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bharat Kala Bhavan, Varanasi Hindu University Opposit from Institute of Managemet Studies, Varanasi 221005 India

Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum an archaeological and art museum, that exhibits a beautiful collection of sculptures, artefacts, paintings, jewellery, pottery, textiles, etc. ranging between the 1st and the 15th century.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India

Bharat Mata Temple built in 1936 houses a relief map of undivided India carved out of marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Tulsi Manas Temple, Varanasi India

Tulsi Manas Mandir one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. The temple has beautiful images of Lord Rama, Mother Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman. The walls of temple are adorned with verses from Ramcharitmanas, the Hindi version of the epic Ramayana.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sankat Mochan Temple, Sankat Mochan Road Saket Nagar, Nagwa Lanka, Varanasi 221005 India

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, situated by the River Assi was built in the 1900s by the freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman. The monkeys who throng the temple premises and tend to steal away the prasad are totally harmless if you let them be on their own.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Durga Temple, 27, Durgakund Rd Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi 221005 India

Durga Temple, located near the Durga Ghat on the bank of the River Ganga, was built in the 18th century. It houses an imposing idol of Goddess Durga and is one of the main temples in Varanasi.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple), Lalita Ghat,, Varanasi India

Nepali Temple one of the oldest temples in the city, made of stone, terracotta and wood carvings is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India

Sarnath it was here Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. The great Dhamekh Stupa and glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 BC stand testimony to the importance the place enjoyed at that time.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Ram nagar, Ramnagar, Uttar Pradesh 221008, India

Ram Nagar Fort is located on the eastern bank of River Ganga. The Fort includes an eccentric museum boasting a royal collection of vintage cars, swords, palanquins, ivory works, an old weaponry section and an extremely unusual astrological clock.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh

After sightseeing drop off to your hotel.

Inclusions
  • Private air-conditioned deluxe car from picks up till drop off to your hotel.
  • English-speaking private tour guide.
  • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled water within the vehicle.
  • Government taxes.
  • Entry/Admission - Banaras Hindu University
  • Entry/Admission - Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Bharat Kala Bhavan
  • Entry/Admission - Sarnath

Exclusions
  • Gratuities & optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time


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Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch
2/13/2024 - 4/27/2025

Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Car, Guide & Entrance
2/13/2024 - 4/27/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Car & Guide
2/13/2024 - 4/27/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Car Only
2/13/2024 - 4/27/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Voucher info

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

Duration

8 to 10 hours


User's Reviews

Jan_B

09 Apr, 2023

The Varanasi is a magnificent city and our tour guide Chandan was great. He has so much knowledge and is such a nice person. Much recomended

eugenev

08 Nov, 2022

This individual tour offers great service for travellers with a limited time in Varanasi. You will see all the key places in one day. Knowledgeable guide, good driver, great value for money. Highly recommend.

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