Spend two days exploring the sights of Varanasi, without having to worry about getting lost in its meandering lanes, on this private tour of the city. You'll learn about Hindu traditions through visits to temples and Ganges River ghats, watch silk weavers in action, and take a trip out to Sarnath, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Note that accommodation is not included.
Immerse yourself in India's cultural and spiritual heritage on this 5-day tour. You’ll start in Varanasi, considered the most sacred city on earth by many, to see temples and participate in an evening prayer ceremony. You'll then continue to the holy cities of Ayodhya and Prayag to visit more sacred temples still.
See Varanasi through the eyes of an insider with this guided tour of the ancient city. Your guide, Vinay, will fully customize your tour to suit your personal interests, whether you want to focus on sampling local street food or spend your time immersing yourself in the spiritual and religious experiences for which Varanasi is known.
Extremely delightful and totally affordable, this Varanasi tour package gives the real essence of this beautiful place. Tourists have highly rated this tour and it includes many exciting activities. The city’s secrets are unrivaled in a beautiful way and the true sense of India’s spirituality comes to light. From taking blessings from the sacred temples to bathing in the holy water, it is a life-changing experience.
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
Get a comprehensive tour of Varanasi on this 2-day that's perfect for first-time visitors. Spend two days in the company of a guide, learning everything there is to know about one of India's holiest cities, perched on the banks of the Ganges River. Visit all the must-see attractions and listen to in-depth commentary on the city's history, religion, architecture, and modern-day life.
See the ancient city of Varanasi come to life as you make your way down the scenic Ganges River by boat. Observe Hindus practicing their morning rituals as the sun comes up along the banks of the river and learn about local customs and traditions from your expert guide.
This unique tour of Varanasi offers visitors an insider's look at local customs and traditions in one of the world's oldest living cities. Tour the Hindu and Buddhist sites with an expert guide, including the Ganga Ghats, where pilgrims come to absolve their sins and the Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his very first sermon.
Early morning we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat, Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, later visit the “Temple Tour” most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple, the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple) , Manas Mandir, BHU. In noon we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum, return to hotel. Evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats. Enjoy the Ganga Aarti on Boat After all you can retire for the night.
Ideal for travelers short on time, this private Varanasi tour covers the best of the city’s cultural and religious sites in two days of sightseeing. Highlights include a guided walking tour of the old town, private sunrise boat rides on the Ganges River, and visiting Sarnath—a pilgrimage site where Buddha is believed to have preached his first sermon. Travelers also have the chance to observe an aarti ceremony, a mantra recitation accompanied by bells, drums, and cymbals.
Ancient Varanasi is a dream city for photographers, and on this private photography walking tour you’ll get the chance to photograph it. You’ll start early in the morning so you can photograph the early morning rituals, the sun rising over the River Ganga, and the city waking up. As well as the most famous spots your guide will show you some hidden corners that you might not find alone.
Spend three unforgettable hours in one of India's most ancient cities during this evening Aarti tour in Varanasi. Experience the beauty of this Hindu ritual where light is offered up to deities. Hear religious songs sung out into the night and watch as lamps are offered to the gods. Learn why locals say this city liberates the soul from the human body during this once in a lifetime cultural experience.
Watch the sun rise over the Ganges River with this morning boat ride, led by a local guide. You'll get great views of the sacred ghats, where pilgrims pray and bathe en masse every morning and throughout the day, and get to see the city aglow with beautiful morning light.
Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the Ghat.
Highlight
• Private 15-hour tour of Varanasi with Ganges River cruise
• Visit two Hindu temples, and a musuem on the Banaras Hindu University campus
• See Dhamekh Stupa, an important Buddhist site in Sarnath
• Includes private guide and vehicle, Ganges boat ride and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Experience Varanasi’s evening prayer, or aarti ceremony, from the water during this small-group boat ride along the Ganges River. Enjoy front-row views overlooking Dasaswamedh Ghat as you watch Hindu priests pay tribute to Mother Ganga, plus other smaller aarti prayers. You’ll also pass by Manikarnika Ghat, where cremation ceremonies are performed.
Travelers short on time in Varanasi will benefit from many highlights all rolled into one day tour. Start the day with a boat tour to see the morning rituals on the riverbanks. Tour the winding lanes and temples of the old town without getting lost by going with a guide. End the day at the impressive evening worship ceremony. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs and interests.
Varanasi is home to many ritual sites and sacred temples. Take a private morning tour of Varanasi and explore the various ghats that line the sacred Ganges River. Take a boat ride down the river and observe the morning aarti ritual before heading to a neverending cremation ceremony. This tour is a good way to learn more about the Hindu religion and culture in India's spiritual capital.
Would you like to travel to the place where Buddhism began, then this guided excursion to Sarnath is the best way to know how this religion was born and explore one of its four holy cities. We picked up all the spilled pieces of Buddhist Remains together and made a beautiful garland of it in our excursion to Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, an unforgettable cultural and heritage experience with amazing stories to understand the life of a city, its history, how massive religion was born here.
1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, an important Buddhist pilgrim spot where Buddha gave his first sermon after he was enlightened.
2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, temples, stupas, monuments and pilgrim spots in your lens.
3. Understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy with lots of wonderful stories.
4. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.
The power of Yoga is amplified when it is practiced in the surroundings of the Ganga Ghats at the peaceful time of Sunrise.
And when the teacher is someone with the aura of peace and inner happiness, the experience is magical!
Both Beginners and Advanced Practitioners of Yoga will benefit from this class that will be customised to the client's level and requirements.
Taste the street foods of Varanasi without worrying about getting an upset stomach later with this food-tasting tour, led by a local storyteller guide. You'll stroll through the ancient city's streets with your guide, trying out different snacks from tried-and-tested food stalls and learning about local treats along the way.
Early Morning pick up as per Hotel Location. Transfer to Ganges, enjoy boat ride across the river Ganges.Visit the numerous temples alongside river Ganga and get a closer view of Hinduism being in Varanasi. Observe the daily life of the natives.Later the City Tour Towards statrt with ( BHU ) Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi.Durga and Monkey Temple . Sarnath post lunch to get the glimpses of Buddhist monuments and edifices covering Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Mulagadha Kuti Vihar. In the evening, witness the major attraction of Varanasi - The grand Aarti ceremony performed by several priests on the banks of River Ganges. You will get to hear the majestic blended sound of Sanskrit mantras, drums, bells and cymbals.Later little walk and drop back to Hotel
Explore India’s spiritual capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Take a boat along the Ganges River and learn about why it's so sacred to Hindus. Visit the holy site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, followed by a guided walk of Varanasi’s old streets and alleys. Watch the sacred ritual of Aarti from the ghat or the water to conclude your tour.
Get your bearings in Varanasi, without worrying about getting lost in its labyrinthine streets, by booking this private tour, led by a local guide who knows the ancient city well. You'll visit some of the most important temples in the city, pay a visit to the Manikarnika Ghat, where funerary services are traditionally held, and attend the nighttime aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the river.
The whole tour will be accompanied by a government-trained official guide who will show you Old city, colourful market, Crematoriums, Golden Shiva temple(outside), Dashashmedh ghat and different types of rituals.
Ghat means steps leading down to the river, there are some palaces situated on the bank of river Ganges, you will see some of those from outside. During the tour, you will get an explanation about Hinduism and its practices, caste system, marriage system, Holy Cow etc.
I assure you will have a safe and hassle-free experience.
The whole idea of this is to give you more in less time so that you can understand Varanasi.
Same day guided visit to Bodhgaya from Varanasi
The crucible of Buddhism, Bodhgaya was where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath a bodhi tree 2600 years ago and became Buddha (the 'Awakened One'). In terms of blessedness, this tiny temple town is to Buddhists what Mecca is to Muslims. Unsurprisingly, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world every year, who come for prayer, study and meditation.
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Experience Varanasi Tour: 2 Days Private Guided Tour
"Fantastic tour all round, my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed Kunal’s company. His enthusiasm and obvious passion for Varanasi and its stories made the tour one to remember. Varanasi is an incredibly intense place and I believe that we would not have been able to enjoy it on our own had it not been for Kunal’s guidance. Our personal highlights were the sunrise boat trip and incredible hotel lunch. If you have a sensitive stomach I would recommend being cautious of some of the street food, but apart from that we tried some incredible meals on this tour. When booking a hotel, I would recommend discussing with Kunal first. We stayed in the centre and with hindsight would definitely have preferred to stay further out. Overall would definitely recommend this tour!"..."
"Fantastic tour all round, my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed Kunal’s company. His enthusiasm and obvious passion for Varanasi and its stories made the tour one to remember. Varanasi is an incredibly intense place and I believe that we would not have been able to enjoy it on our own had it not been for Kunal’s guidance. Our personal highlights were the sunrise boat trip and incredible hotel lunch. If you have a sensitive stomach I would recommend being cautious of some of the street food, but apart from that we tried some incredible meals on this tour. When booking a hotel, I would recommend discussing with Kunal first. We stayed in the centre and with hindsight would definitely have preferred to stay further out. Overall would definitely recommend this tour!"
"Great Tour! The tour guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Started on the River with a boat ride past the ghats and finished walking through the numerous streets and alleyways. Highly recommend this tour of Varanasi."..."
"Great Tour! The tour guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Started on the River with a boat ride past the ghats and finished walking through the numerous streets and alleyways. Highly recommend this tour of Varanasi."
"Varanasi is a truly magical experience of sights, sounds, tastes and add to that the genuine warmth of its people - the whole experience was fantastic and our guide and driver made the tour a wonderful adventure we will never forget!"..."
"Varanasi is a truly magical experience of sights, sounds, tastes and add to that the genuine warmth of its people - the whole experience was fantastic and our guide and driver made the tour a wonderful adventure we will never forget!"
"Highly recommend this tour. Sapan helped me get all the great photos, explained cultural nuances, talked philosophy, and helped me get oriented in a strange and exotic city I felt like a deer in the headlights in. Varanasi is pure magic."..."
"Highly recommend this tour. Sapan helped me get all the great photos, explained cultural nuances, talked philosophy, and helped me get oriented in a strange and exotic city I felt like a deer in the headlights in. Varanasi is pure magic."
The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tour
"Best way to spend one day in Varanasi. The sunrise boat ride in the Ganges river is a must! Our guide Arvind and the driver Rajesh were fantastic!"..."
"Best way to spend one day in Varanasi. The sunrise boat ride in the Ganges river is a must! Our guide Arvind and the driver Rajesh were fantastic!"
"Varanasi is so sacred and special, it’s well worth getting a guide who will take you around and help you to understand why the city is so sacred. Bharat our guide was lovely, always on time to pick us up, gave us an abundance of interesting information and was fun to be around. It was nice that you would do something with him for a few hours, but then be dropped back at your hotel to relax for a few hours before going out with him again. The Arti ceremony by the river was a big highlight as the tour allowed us to have great seats to watch it. Would highly recommend."..."
"Varanasi is so sacred and special, it’s well worth getting a guide who will take you around and help you to understand why the city is so sacred. Bharat our guide was lovely, always on time to pick us up, gave us an abundance of interesting information and was fun to be around. It was nice that you would do something with him for a few hours, but then be dropped back at your hotel to relax for a few hours before going out with him again. The Arti ceremony by the river was a big highlight as the tour allowed us to have great seats to watch it. Would highly recommend."
"Mr.Indrajit is a very good person and guide . He was so polite and helpful throughout the trip. He supported for our requests and covered a very good evening boating and Ganga Aarti. His knowledge also is commendable. Driver also very helpful and supportive."..."
"Mr.Indrajit is a very good person and guide . He was so polite and helpful throughout the trip. He supported for our requests and covered a very good evening boating and Ganga Aarti. His knowledge also is commendable. Driver also very helpful and supportive."
Varanasi Landmark Evening City Tour - Aarti, Boating & Witnessing the GOD
"Stunning evening with our guide Rahul. We arrived late due to traffic issues and Rahul waited around patiently and whisked us off so we lost no time at all. Amazing and must do while in Varanasi."..."
"Stunning evening with our guide Rahul. We arrived late due to traffic issues and Rahul waited around patiently and whisked us off so we lost no time at all. Amazing and must do while in Varanasi."
"You really need a guide in this city! and Praveen was excellent , Communication was great and we had a wonderful day exploring , tailored to our needs , we saw and learned a lot , very happy to recommend to anyone wanting to see Varanasi safely."..."
"You really need a guide in this city! and Praveen was excellent , Communication was great and we had a wonderful day exploring , tailored to our needs , we saw and learned a lot , very happy to recommend to anyone wanting to see Varanasi safely."
GROUP YOGA CLASS - BEGINNER / ADVANCED - Sunrise Yoga with Ayush in Varanasi
"Ayush immediately realized my level of expertise and therefore very well knew how to challenge my potential. It was a big pleasure to meet him and in addition the location where we met was absolutely beautiful - on a roof top with Ganga view! I strongly recommend a Yoga lesson with Ayush. Thanks very much 🙏🏼"..."
"Ayush immediately realized my level of expertise and therefore very well knew how to challenge my potential. It was a big pleasure to meet him and in addition the location where we met was absolutely beautiful - on a roof top with Ganga view! I strongly recommend a Yoga lesson with Ayush. Thanks very much 🙏🏼"
Varanasi Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)
"We enjoyed our food tour very much. We booked it on our first day in Varanasi so that we could use the information learned for the following days on our own. We ate so much ! You will be very full at the end, so best to only eat half of what is being served to you."..."
"We enjoyed our food tour very much. We booked it on our first day in Varanasi so that we could use the information learned for the following days on our own. We ate so much ! You will be very full at the end, so best to only eat half of what is being served to you."
Private Holi Tour of Varanasi includes Boat ride,Guide and Breakfast.
"This tour is perfect for those who only have a short time in Varanasi but want the full experience. Our guide was extremely attentive and demonstrated a deep knowledge of local customs, always sharing with us the history and meaning behind each custom. Special mention should be made of the cremation ceremony held on the banks of the Ganges River, a very impressive, unique experience. This tour requires a good mood, as there is a lot to see and do, but if you only have 1 day for Varanasi, it's super worth it to have the mood and take a complete tour. I recommend."..."
"This tour is perfect for those who only have a short time in Varanasi but want the full experience. Our guide was extremely attentive and demonstrated a deep knowledge of local customs, always sharing with us the history and meaning behind each custom. Special mention should be made of the cremation ceremony held on the banks of the Ganges River, a very impressive, unique experience. This tour requires a good mood, as there is a lot to see and do, but if you only have 1 day for Varanasi, it's super worth it to have the mood and take a complete tour. I recommend."
"Had an amazing time in Varanasi thanks to Prakash. He explained everything what happens in Varanasi very clear and guides you trough the small streets . In the evening he took us to the ganga aarti and made our experience with this ceremony even more beautiful."..."
"Had an amazing time in Varanasi thanks to Prakash. He explained everything what happens in Varanasi very clear and guides you trough the small streets . In the evening he took us to the ganga aarti and made our experience with this ceremony even more beautiful."