Private Tour of Varanasi with a Licensed Guide

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Offered in: English, Italian, Spanish
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Guide in other language [French/ German, Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability

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Overview

For the safety & security of our guests we provide only licensed guides [Approved by Ministry of tourism government of India], who are well trained, educated & highly qualified. All of our guides have at least decades of experience specially working in Varanasi. Varanasi Tour Itinerary can be divided in three part each of 3-4 hours. 1.Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk and Kashivishwnath Temple [Golden Temple] 2. Sarnath Tour 3. Evening Boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti

Itinerary

Ganges River

Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by Vishwnath Dham: Boating in the Ganges during the sun rise in Varanasi is main attraction. We can observe here the Hindu’s way of life on the bank of the river Ganges (Ghats). Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate. It is the Ganga Ghats of Varanasi that complement the concept of divinity. The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi are full of pilgrims who flock to the place to take a dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to absolve one from all sins. There are number of temples on the bank of the Ganga River in Varanasi. It is at the Ganga Ghats where we see life and death together. There are numbers of Ghat alongside Ganga in Varanasi. Some of the prominent and popular Ghats at Varanasi are the Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat &Kedar Ghat

3 hours
Sarnath

Sarnath: Sarnath in Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices at Sarnath. Some of the important Buddhist monuments at Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa, the Dharmarajika stupa & the Chaukhandi stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others. The Indian Buddhist society called Mahabodhi Society maintains a park around the Buddha temple. The Mahabodhi Temple within the park has a tooth relic of the Buddha. There is also a vast expanse of ancient ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most precious ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. The Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is the National emblem of India, which is displayed in the archaeological museum in Sarnath.

2 hours
Ganga Aarti

Aarti is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered. Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. We can watch it from the ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. The river is also worshiped with flower petals.

2 hours

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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extremely satisfied

Published on Dec, 2024

Best guide. Satish was very knowledgeable of history if varanasi. Was punctual for pick up.Will request for him to be my guide if I return to Varanasi

Great Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour. We were picked up on time and our guide (Vedant?) was very knowledgable and gave us so much information. The boat trip was very good and we saw a lot of the Ganges we would otherwise have missed. It was nice to hear about Varansi and it’s history from a local. He talked us through the cremation process which was very moving.

Amazing experience with Varanasi Day Tours

Published on Aug, 2024

I whole-heartedly recommend Varanasi Day Tours to anyone visiting Varanasi! Our guide, Mr. Indrajeet Kumar, was extremely warm and welcoming and made our experience truly one of a kind! His deep knowledge of Varanasi's rich history and spiritual significance brought every site to life. From the ghats along the Ganges to the winding streets of the old city, Mr. Kumar navigated us with expertise, patience and enthusiasm. A big shout-out to his team, Mr. Satish, who had endless captivating stories to share, making our trip exceptional, and our chauffeur Arjun. Thanks to our guide's passion and skill, we left this beautiful city with a profound appreciation for its culture and vibrant energy.

Morning tour in Varanasi

Published on May, 2024

We had a nice experience at this morning tour. The boat tour during sunrise was divine along with the visit to the temple. Mr. Indrajeet was very helpful and provided all relevant information.

Best experience in Varanasi

Published on Jan, 2024

We had an amazing experience with this tour. Our guide Vinod was perfect he explained us everything about Varanasi and its costumes. He was really friendly, always happy to respond to our questions. We saw everything that Varanasi could offer thanks to him. He gave us good recommendations about restaurant to go. We would highly recommend to go with him.

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