One Day Admirable tour in Varanasi Private Guided Tour

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Private Air Conditioner Car from early morning till late evening untill all sightseeing is over.
Govt. Approved professional tour guide
Private chair on Roof top Balcony to attain the Evening Aarti ceremony best place
All Fees and Taxes
Private Morning Boat during sunrise boat ride

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Overview

Travelers very short on time cover whole Varanasi will get benefit from many highlights. all rolled into one day tour. 5 am pick up visit to main ghat. Will do Private Hand Rowing Boat ride. get best experience to see the morning rituals sun rise and other activities like holy deep in ganga all the ghat from the boat Dasaswamedh Ghat to Harishchandra ghat then Manikanika Ghat biggest cremation centre of the world where every day minimum 200 dead bodies are cremated then tour winding Lanes and ancient Temples of oldest Town. 10 am arter Breakfast visit Sarnath Place of Buddhist Religion where buddha gave his first speech to his first disciple then by evening attend Evening Aarti ceremony from Roof top sitting place. best place to attain the Ganga Arti ceremoney very colorful without getting lost by going with well experienced a Guide who are the best in their profession becouse our guide Guided the guest from their soul they are really happy and honestly to show the whole entire city

Itinerary

Ganges River

Early Morning pick_up from your hotel at 06 Am and start your day with sun rise boat ride. Boat ride on the Ganges river for sunrise from the main Ghats as called Dashaswamedh Ghat to Harishchandra ghat then down to manikarnika ghat. boat ride start when the sun is about to comes up the skyline this is the main attraction of Varanasi. before that will see other activity at Ghat. Very lively atmosphere makes it one of the best places to visit. The early morning light caste a magical glow over the river and its ghats bathing the sunrise from a boat provides a unique perspective as the sky transitions from darkness to light painting the surroundings in hues of orange and pink. Pilgrims and Locals gather along the ghats to perform thier morning rituals including taking a holy deep in the river offering prayers and participating in Aarti. The chants bells and fragrance of incense add to the spiritual ambiance. Will see Locals starting thier day children playing people practicing yoga.

3 hours
Sarnath

After the Breakfast will proceed to sarnath is the place where buddha dilevered his first speech to his five disciples that’s why belivers believed it that is the birth place of buddhist religion it is really one of the most important place for buddhist people there is ruins where will see the stupas, monestrys temple. Dhamekh stupa where is buddha gave his first sermon. Ashoka pillar where buddha laid the foundation of first organization with fifty Monks. Temple was built on that place where buddha stayed four Month of monsoon season Then visit archeological museum where treasured valuable findings from the ruins our national Emblem treasured as well four lion unique piece of the world Then visit the Thai temple there is tallest statue of Lord Gautam buddha hight 80 fit 9 inches really very beautiful garden and fountain. Sarnath is really very historical and academic place where you will come to know well about Buddha and buddhism

3 hours
Dasaswamedh Ghat (Pass By)

Before the sunset proceed to the main Ghat to attain the Arti ceremony called evening arti ceremony. It is hindu prayer really very colorful, fascinated and promise to feel very energetic becouse of super crowd overthere mostly the prayer in Hinduism are done by privately But it is performed for welfare and prosperity of humanity. It is opened for publicity it is done by seven priest everyday after the sunset while doing the arti the use incense stick for aromatic Sandal wood powder for purity of climate Multi oil lamp for full fill light Camphor for kill the the germs of air Peacock father for precious air and etc. Afterthat back to the hotel
Manikarnika Ghat

The ghat is believed to have been in existence for thousands of years with refrences in ancient texts. It is a prominent cremation ground where the dead body are cremated to achieve moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. According to mythology the ghat is associated with the deities Shiva and Parvati. Legend states that when Parvati lost her earring it fell into the Ganges at this site. Shiva in search of it, is said to have created a whirlpool, hence the name Manikarnika. Overall Manikarnika ghat is a focal point of spirituality, culture, and tradition in varanasi symolizing the profound relationship between life, death, and the divine in Hindu beliefs. That is why everyday minimum 200 dead bodies cremated there it is done around the clock the dead bodies come from corner of India becouse they belive it is a place libration from cycle of rebirth. There is single pyre for single dead bodies.

30 minutes
Banaras Ghats

Sarnath is a significant historical and one of the most important religious place for buddhist. It holds immense importance in buddhism. As it is the place where Gautam buddha gave his first taught the dharma after attaining enlightenment. This event is known as the Dhammacakraparvartan Sutta or the setting in motion of the wheel of dharma Sarnath is also where the first buddhist sangha(community) was formed. Dhamek stupa A massive stupa marking the spot where buddha is believed to have given his first sermon. It is one of the largest stupa in India. Ashokan pillar built by emperor ashoka in the 3rd century BCE this pillar has an edict inscribed on it and is topped by the famous lion capital which is now the national emblem of india. Sarnath Archeological Museum this museum holds a rich collection of buddhist sculptures relics and other artifacts excavated from Sarnath including the lion capital is unique piece of the world Thai temple where is tallest statue of Buddha 80ft 9 Inc.

1 hour
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)

The temple's origins are believed to date back over 3000 years. it is mentioned in ancient texts. The temple underwent several reconstructions due to invasions and destruction over the centuries. in the 18th century. the temple was rebuilt by the Rani Ahiliyabai Holker of indor. The kashi vishwanath temple remains a central pilgrimage site, attracting millions of devotees and tourists. it is called golden temple as well becouse there is 820 kg gold

15 minutes
Durga Temple

After the boat and heritage walk then proceed to the relly very energetic and colorful temple called Durga temple dedicated to mother Durga temple called monkey temple as well becouse previous time there was so many monkey but present was not they run away becouse of food It is in red and golden colour temple will go in and feel very energetic and old temple then go back to hotel for breakfast around 8:45 or 9:00 am

15 minutes

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Mystique of Varanasi!

Published on Mar, 2025

We reached Varanasi one day before Holi. Our tour was booked on Holi. Holi is celebrated in Varanasi by all and people prefer not to get out on this day. We were worried. The agency through their guide Mr Shanu handled the situation well. The guide was not only knowledgeable but was soft-spoken and flexible. He took care of our safety and other requests on priority. The morning started with a modification in the itinerary due to Holi. We started with the Lord Vishwanath Temple visit. Despite the rush of devotees, the visit got over in 15 minutes with a priest accompanying us to explain the history and the rituals. Could have the darshan from a very close distance but were not allowed to touch the lingam. We were warned to be careful with payments as there is always a possibility of someone misguiding. We proceeded to Kalabhairav Temple next. It was a quick visit. After the temple visit, we were dropped off at our hotel for breakfast. Could not go to Sarnath as per the original plan. In the afternoon we were taken to a place to show us the making of Banaras Sari by the weavers who used the ancient methods of weaving. We were told that it takes about three months to complete a Sari by this traditional method! In the evening were taken to Sankat mochan Hanuman temple and then to witness Ganga Aarti. This was a magical, musical experience! We witnessed it from the terrace of another nearby temple. The view was clear. During this, managed to take a blessing from a Naga sadhu. The evening boat ride could not be done as there was a holiday due to Holi. The day ended with a visit to Durga mandir which is supposed to have a history of 20000 years! The cancelled boat ride of the previous day was compensated by the Sunrise boat ride. The boat ride ended with a visit to Manikarnika ghat. This was truly a humbling experience! Then we explored the narrow lanes of Varanasi with some shopping. To explore Varanasi one should be ready to walk long distances and navigate through the crowd. All in all, it was a great experience and worth every penny spent.

Outstanding service

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide Arvind super knowledgeable and helpful throughout 13 hours tours and he was always a step ahead for all our demands and preparation.

Excellent

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide was Vishal Rawat. Great experience, excellent information about history and religion. Also very good food recommendations, really enjoyed

Very knowledgeable guide and a fantastic experience !

Published on Dec, 2024

I booked this tour with my boyfriend for the brief time we were in Varanasi. Firstly, they were very accommodating when we had to move our tour one day due to a hotel mess up, even though they didn’t have to. We were very grateful! Our guide was amazing and was extremely knowledgeable about the city, thoughtfully answering any questions we had, whether they be about religious practices or local customs. With Varanasi as his home town, he had fantastic local knowledge. He even added an extra stop for us at a local weaver and helped us organize our next guide for our future stay in Agra. Both my partner and I highly recommend booking this tour! Thank you!!

Love it!

Published on Nov, 2024

Great one day tour with Manish, who not only was a great guide, but very knowledgeable of all the Indian culture. We love Varanasi and specially the early morning action at the Ganges river.

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