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1 Days TourTour Type
Morning Ganga Aarti | Kashi Vishwanath Temple | Boat Ride | Sarnath | Ghat Walk | Evening AartiLocation
VaranasiVaranasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is one of the oldest living cities on Earth. Situated on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, it is a sacred city for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. Varanasi is famous for its ghats, temples, classical music, and spiritual energy.
Tips for the Day
• Dress modestly and respect local customs, especially at temples and ghats.
• Avoid non-veg food around ghats and temple areas.
• Footwear must be removed at temples and some ghats.
• Keep small change handy for donations or tips.
• Be prepared for crowds — especially around temples and during aartis.
Cancellation Policy
- Days Before Travel
- 30+ Days
- 15–29 Days
- 7–14 Days
- Less than 7 Days
- Cancellation Fee
- 10%
- 25%
- 50%
- 100%
Travel Guidelines
• Carry valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)
• Pack light cottons and one set of warm clothes (hills)
• Respect local culture, especially at temples
• Follow COVID-19 and local safety protocols
• Stay hydrated and carry your medicines
• Pack light cottons and one set of warm clothes (hills)
• Respect local culture, especially at temples
• Follow COVID-19 and local safety protocols
• Stay hydrated and carry your medicines
Tour Plan
• Begin your day with a peaceful boat ride along the Ghats of the Ganges at sunrise.
• Watch pilgrims perform rituals, hear temple bells, and see the golden light illuminating the riverbanks.
• Key ghats to witness: Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat (cremation ghat), Assi Ghat.
• Duration: 1 hour
📌 Best time for photographs and spiritual ambiance.
• Watch pilgrims perform rituals, hear temple bells, and see the golden light illuminating the riverbanks.
• Key ghats to witness: Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat (cremation ghat), Assi Ghat.
• Duration: 1 hour
📌 Best time for photographs and spiritual ambiance.
• One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Navigate narrow lanes or use the newly built Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
• Duration: 1 hour
📌 Modest dress and secure belongings due to high crowd volume
• Navigate narrow lanes or use the newly built Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
• Duration: 1 hour
📌 Modest dress and secure belongings due to high crowd volume
• Try Kachori-Sabzi, Jalebi, or Banarasi Chai at places like Ram Bhandar (Thatheri Bazaar).
• Optionally, enjoy lassi from Blue Lassi Shop (known for fruit lassis).
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Optionally, enjoy lassi from Blue Lassi Shop (known for fruit lassis).
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Stroll through ancient lanes and explore:
o Vishwanath Gali – for bangles, brassware, puja items
o Thatheri Bazaar, Chowk, and Manikarnika Ghat
• Visit small temples and soak in local life.
• Duration: 1 hour
o Vishwanath Gali – for bangles, brassware, puja items
o Thatheri Bazaar, Chowk, and Manikarnika Ghat
• Visit small temples and soak in local life.
• Duration: 1 hour
• Head to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment.
• Visit:
o Dhamek Stupa
o Sarnath Archaeological Museum
o Mulagandha Kuti Vihar (Buddhist temple with murals)
• Duration: 2 hours
📌 Best done with a guide or audio guide for context.
• Visit:
o Dhamek Stupa
o Sarnath Archaeological Museum
o Mulagandha Kuti Vihar (Buddhist temple with murals)
• Duration: 2 hours
📌 Best done with a guide or audio guide for context.
• Recommended:
o Baati Chokha (authentic Eastern UP cuisine)
o Brown Bread Bakery (organic rooftop café in old city)
• Duration: 1 hour
o Baati Chokha (authentic Eastern UP cuisine)
o Brown Bread Bakery (organic rooftop café in old city)
• Duration: 1 hour
• Relax at your hotel or attend a short meditation or yoga session at Assi Ghat or Varanasi Ashrams (if pre-arranged).
• Duration: 1 hour
• Duration: 1 hour
• Walk along the ghats or enjoy a short ghat-to-ghat boat ride.
• Shop for Banarasi sarees, silk scarves, rudraksha malas, or brass handicrafts in Godowlia area.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours
• Shop for Banarasi sarees, silk scarves, rudraksha malas, or brass handicrafts in Godowlia area.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours
• Arrive early to grab a good spot or watch from a boat on the river.
• Witness the grand Ganga Aarti, a beautiful ritual of lights, chants, incense, and devotion.
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Witness the grand Ganga Aarti, a beautiful ritual of lights, chants, incense, and devotion.
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Dine at Varuna (Taj Ganges) or Tandoor Villa for North Indian cuisine.
• Or try Lotus Lounge Café near Meer Ghat for a casual riverside dinner
• Or try Lotus Lounge Café near Meer Ghat for a casual riverside dinner
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