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Varanasi Day Tour with Temples & Ganga Aarti – Dawn to Dusk

By Varanasi Day Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$222 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 14h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

️️ What Makes This Tour Unique
This one-day Varanasi experience is not just a sightseeing tour – it's a journey through the soul of India's spiritual capital. From a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, witnessing the city awaken in sacred silence, to exploring centuries-old temples tucked into ancient alleys, this tour offers an intimate look at Varanasi’s living traditions.

Led by a local guide deeply rooted in the culture, you'll visit landmarks like Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and the Banaras Hindu University. In the evening, be spellbound by the iconic Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a powerful spiritual ritual performed with fire, chants, and devotion.

This full-day “Dawn to Dusk” experience immerses you in the spiritual rhythm of Varanasi — a journey of discovery, reflection, and connection.

Activity location

  • Banaras Ghats
    • 221002, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Banaras Ghats
    • 221002, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Dawn to Dusk Varanasi Tour
  • Activity duration is 14 hours14h
    14h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 5:30 am
Price details
NZ$222.23 x 2 AdultsNZ$444.46
Total
Price is NZ$444.46
Until Sat, 6 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop off by private AC car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat Ride (Evening and morning)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Guide [For Safe & Honourable tourism we provide only licensed Guide]
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee to Visit Temple/ Any personal expenses on Rituals.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

Banaras Ghats
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Dasaswamedh Ghat (Pass by)
Kedar Ghat (Pass by)
Manikarnika Ghat (Pass by)
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
  • 20m
Banaras Hindu University (Pass by)
Durga Temple
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Sankat Mochan Temple (Pass by)
Bharat Mata Temple
  • 10m
Sarnath
  • 3h
Chaukhandi Stupa (Pass by)
Dhamek Stupa
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Dhammarajika Stupa
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Ashoka Pillar
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Sarnath Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Ganga Aarti
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included

Location

Activity location

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    Banaras Ghats
    • 221002, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Banaras Ghats
    • 221002, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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