11. Experience Varanasi Tour: 1 day Private Guided Tour
5.0· 44 reviewsThis tour is recommended for Guest having only one day for sightseeing in Varanasi. This tour gives you the best of Varanasi in a day. *Our accredited guide will meet you at your hotel inside Varanasi and accompany you to the old city * Start with the morning boat ride. Witness how people take a dip early in the morning to wash away their sins, perform the rituals and worship the rising Sun. * Go for a guided walk in the old city which helps you to acclimatize with the local culture and visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor. * Return back to your hotel for freshen up, breakfast and some rest.. * Drive to Sarnath (which is around 10 Km from Varanasi). Sarnath is a holy spot of Buddhism, as Buddha preached here his First Sermon here. Visit the main temple, excavated ruins and the Archaeological Museum (Museum remains closed on Friday). *Lunch break. * Visit the Banaras Hindu University and the Durga temple. * Finally attend the Ganga Aarti ceremony from the shore.
22. 2-Day Private Varanasi Tour Including Sunrise & Sunset Boat Ride
5.0· 1 reviews· 2 daysVaranasi - also known as Kashi (City of Life) and Benares, the spiritual capital of India. It's a particularly auspicious place to die, since expiring here offers moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death), making Varanasi the beating heart of the Hindu universe. Most visitors agree it's a magical place. Visit the most important temples in Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Mother India Temple (Bharat Mata Mandir), Visit the the biggest Campus University in Asia Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Enjoy rickshaw (Tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi. Witness the mesmerizing evening Áarti Ceremony' thanks giving ceremony to Mother Ganges. Enjoy the Morning Sunrise Boat Ride on Ganges and witness morning riverside rituals, Walk through the narrow old lanes of Varanasi. Enjoy traditional Silk Weaving art of Varanasi, Visit Sarnath where lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
33. Marigold Boat Tour in Varanasi
4.9· 136 reviewsWe provide beautiful sun rise boat trip which is beauty of Varanasi And we explained everything about our culture and history about our city and about each Ghats which is very interesting to know. We show many ghat like Dashashwmedh ghat , Manikarnika ghat , Meer ghat , Munshi ghat , Narad ghat , etc. Both cremation place where life and death going on together.
44. 2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers
4.8· 39 reviews· 2 daysYou’ll always remember your first time in Varanasi. From sunrise boat rides to participation in evening prayer ceremony and walking into old lanes, here’s how to make the most of India’s cultural capital. Varanasi, One of the most colorful and fascinating places on earth, surprises abound around every corner. Most visitors agree Varanasi is magical – but not for the faint-hearted. Intimate rituals of life and death take place in public, and the sights, sounds and smells on the Ghats – can be intense. Still, the so-called City of Light may turn out to be your favorite stop of all. Walking the Ghats and alleyways or watching sunrise from a boat can be unforgettable.
55. 3 Days Private Enchanting Varanasi Tour
4.8· 92 reviews· 3 daysIdeal for travelers short on time, this comprehensive tour covers much of Varanasi and visits Morning Boatride Evening Ganga Aarti Temple Tour & Sarnath in just three days of sightseeing. Visit monuments, museums, and religious sites, including stupas—mound-like structures holding Buddhist relics. You’ll also have the chance to observe Hindu Aarti rituals, where priests recite mantras accompanied by bells, drums, and cymbals. This tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned private car English Speaking Tour Guide and accommodations for two nights.
66. The Ultimate 3 Days in Varanasi - How to Spend 39 Hours - For First Timers
4.8· 151 reviews· 3 daysWe will be part of a perfect, sacred and wonderful journey during our 3-day Private trip to Varanasi. We will allow you to capture the beautiful Varanasi and Ghats. You may have heard of places and people, but you will live there. According to Hindu mythology, taking a bath in the holy river Ganges is for cleaning their sin. We usually go for a bath especially in Kartik Purnima or during a solar /lunar eclipse in Dashashwamedh Ghat. Usually people spend their time having peace. The hand rowing boat ride starts from Dashashwamedh Ghat and goes to Harishchandra ghat & Manikarnika ghat and ends at Dashashwamedh Ghat. That is the best part of your life which you will never forget. Varanasi is also known as the city of temples so we will take you to the most popular temples which are Bharat Mata Mandir, Sankat Mochan, Durga Mandir, Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath Mandir. Highlights • Sarnath, • Ganga Aarti. • Rowing Boat ride on river Ganges, Sankat mochan, Manas Mandir. • Heritage walk.
77. Banaras Photography Tours
4.8· 15 reviewsIn my nearly eight years of leading photography tours, helping to guide documentary crews, and five years of running the highest rated cultural tour in Varanasi, I have helped countless travelers and professionals explore and document the unique and mystical culture in our beautiful city. Every part of the tour can be tailored to your interests. If you wish, we can take out a boat for sunrise to capture the ghat or walk through the markets, and if you get hungry I can lead you to restaurants or street food that is safe to eat for travelers. With me, you will see a side of the city that is not usually available to travelers such as the Aghori Sadhus, traditional wrestling, and cremation ceremonies. These ceremonies are at the heart of spirituality in our city, and with my tour you will be welcomed by the local people here to photograph some of the most sacred moments of life.
88. Varanasi tour in 3 days without accommodation
4.6· 8 reviews· 3 daysImmerse yourself in the enchanting charm of Varanasi with this budget-friendly tour package that promises an exceptionally delightful experience. Highly praised by tourists, this tour offers a range of captivating activities that will unveil the city's hidden gems and reveal the profound spirituality of India. From seeking blessings at sacred temples to cleansing your spirit in the holy waters, this journey is nothing short of transformative. Here are some of the highlights: Highlights : • Guided sunrise private boat tour • Guided visit to cremation ground • Guided Sarnath and city tour • Guided visit to Ghat to witness prayer [Aarti ceremony] followed by releasing candle ritual in water • Walk tour through Asia's largest spice market, flower market, famous food street This tour not only offers an affordable way to explore Varanasi but also promises an unforgettable journey that will leave you with a profound connection to the city and its spiritual essence.
99. Varanasi tour in 2 days without accommodation
4.3· 12 reviews· 2 daysThis tour package is an ideal choice for individuals looking to experience the essence of Varanasi in just two days and one night. It has been thoughtfully crafted to encompass a comprehensive range of both well-known tourist attractions and our exclusive, off-the-beaten-path experiences. Your Varanasi journey will include enchanting dawn and sunset boat rides, visits to revered temples, explorations of tranquil ashrams, and an enlightening tour of Sarnath. Additionally, the package offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the city's history and culture by strolling through hidden alleys and visiting ancient buildings that have stood for thousands of years. Tour Highlights : • Guided visit to Sarnath - A place where Lord Budhha delivered his first sermon • We reserve private chairs in private balcony with best view of aarti free from General Crowd • Guided walking tour into old lanes of Varanasi • Guided sunrise boat ride with a private boat
1010. Mysticism of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Walking Tour)
3.7· 6 reviews· 2 hoursThis guided tour will help you unravel the mysticism that has always been associated with Varanasi, it is due to this dimension of the city that everyone in the past longed to come to Varanasi. This amazing tour which is a combination of walking tour & boat ride that includes experience of life energies within during the Ganga Aarti, which is not to be missed, if you really wish to experience Varanasi in its original sense. 1. Watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings, ashrams and places. 2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga. 3. Witness the rituals performed by local brahmins and sadhus, devotees walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges. 4. Enjoy evening walk around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi, significance of different ghats.
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