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Top 10 day trips things to do in Varanasi

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  1. Full-day private tour of Varanasi with boat rides, Varanasi1

    1. Full-day private tour of Varanasi with boat rides

    · 14 hours

    Fourteen hours, private vehicle and guide — sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganges, visits to Banaras Hindu University, two temples, and Dhamekh Stupa.

  2. Three-day private tour of Varanasi, Varanasi2

    2. Three-day private tour of Varanasi

    5.0· 72 reviews· 3 days

    Three days exploring Varanasi — boat ride at sunrise, Sarnath, ancient temples, vibrant markets, and the Aarti ceremony at the ghats.

  3. Full-day tour of Varanasi and Sarnath with Ganges boat ride, Varanasi3

    3. Full-day tour of Varanasi and Sarnath with Ganges boat ride

    5.0· 15 reviews

    A full day of exploration featuring a sunrise Ganges boat ride, a temple tour in Varanasi, and a visit to Sarnath.

  1. Private day tour of Varanasi with a local guide, Varanasi4

    4. Private day tour of Varanasi with a local guide

    5.0· 251 reviews

    One day, with a private guide — sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, Sarnath visit, walk through Old Varanasi, and Ganga Aarti ceremony in the evening.

  2. Full-day private tour of Varanasi with Ganges boat ride, Varanasi5

    5. Full-day private tour of Varanasi with Ganges boat ride

    4.9· 93 reviews· 12 hours

    A full day exploring Varanasi, including a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, visits to significant sites, and the evening aarti ceremony.

  3. Private full-day tour of Varanasi with boat ride and Sarnath visit, Varanasi6

    6. Private full-day tour of Varanasi with boat ride and Sarnath visit

    4.9· 120 reviews

    A day-long guided tour of Varanasi — sunrise boat ride, ancient ghats, Sarnath, and evening Aarti ceremony included.

  4. One-day private guided tour of Varanasi, Varanasi7

    7. One-day private guided tour of Varanasi

    4.9· 320 reviews

    Thirteen hours covering the Ganges boat ride, temple visits, Sarnath excursion, and evening Ganga Aarti with a private guide.

  5. Day trip from Varanasi to Triveni Sangam and Prayagraj, Varanasi8

    8. Day trip from Varanasi to Triveni Sangam and Prayagraj

    4.9· 7 reviews

    Full-day private excursion — visit the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, plus key sites in Prayagraj like Bade Hanuman Temple and Anand Bhavan.

  6. Full-day private tour of Varanasi's temples and ghats, Varanasi9

    9. Full-day private tour of Varanasi's temples and ghats

    4.8· 158 reviews· 11 hours

    An immersive day exploring Varanasi — sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, visits to historic temples, and local rituals with a private guide.

  7. Full-day sightseeing tour of Varanasi, Varanasi10

    10. Full-day sightseeing tour of Varanasi

    4.3· 116 reviews· 10 hours

    A comprehensive day in Varanasi, including a Ganges boat ride, temple visits, Sarnath excursion, and evening Ganga Aarti.

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