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Varanasi: Full-Day City Tour w/Sunrise Boat Ride and Aarti

By Crystal India Holidays
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$253 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Feel the spiritual energy of Varanasi as you explore its temples and ghats
  • Experience a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and witness aarti ceremonies
  • Visit the Kashivishwanth Temple and explore the Golden Temple area
  • Discover the Benares Hindu University and its tallest temple
  • Explore Sarnath, where Lord Buddha taught his first five disciples

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Varanasi: Full-Day City Tour w/Sunrise Boat Ride and Aarti

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 5:30 AM
Price details
NZ$253.33 x 1 AdultNZ$253.33
Total
Price is NZ$253.33
Until Mon, 20 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private tour
  • Inclusions
    Transport by private, air-conditioned car
  • Inclusions
    All sightseeing with private local professional guides
  • Inclusions
    Sunrise boat ride on Ganges
  • Inclusions
    Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour in golden temple area
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (Optional)
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Sunrise Boat Ride and Morning Rituals
    • Get picked up from your hotel by your private car with driver.
    • Reach the ghat for a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
    • Witness morning ceremonies and the vibrant life on the ghats
    • Stop at the cremation ghat to learn about Hindu death rituals
    • Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple (viewed from outside only)
    • Walk through the Golden Temple area and nearby shrines
    • Continue to Banaras Hindu University and visit one of the tallest temples in the city
    • Return to the hotel for breakfast and rest

    12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Sarnath Visit
    • Your driver and guide pick you up again for the Sarnath tour
    • Visit the Buddha Temple
    • Explore the Sarnath Archaeological Museum
    • Walk through the ruins where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon
    • Return to the hotel and relax

    4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Evening Aarti on the Ghat
    • Pick up from your hotel by your private car and guide
    • Arrive at the ghat to witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony
    • Experience the spiritual energy as priests perform the ritual with fire and chants
    • Return to your hotel by 7:30 PM

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India