Varanasi Tour From Delhi With Sacred Ganga Arti - 2 Days

Explore India’s spiritual capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Book Varanasi Tour from Delhi with Ganga Arti & Get instant Discounts

Varanasi Tour from Delhi with Ganga Arti

Explore India’s spiritual capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Take a boat along the Ganges River and learn about why it's so sacred to Hindus. Visit the holy site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, followed by a guided walk of Varanasi’s old streets and alleys. Watch the sacred ritual of Aarti from the ghat or the water to conclude your tour.

What's included

Destination
Varanasi,
Departure Location
Hotel in Varanasi or Varanasi Airport
Return Location
Hotel in Varanasi, Varanasi Airport or Varanasi Railway Station.
Includes
  • Govt approved professional guide
  • Private boat during evening and morning boat ride
  • All monument entrances
  • Private transportation
  • Entry/Admission - Ganges River
  • Entry/Admission - Sarnath
  • Entry/Admission - Banaras Ghats
  • Entry/Admission - Ganga Aarti
Not Includes
  • Alcoholic drinks, accommodation etc
  • Food and drinks

Varanasi Local SinghSeeing With Evening Ganga Arti

Pick up from the hotel at 5:30 am and proceed to ghat to enjoy the morning Boat ride at the time of Sunrise. Every morning at dawn, hundreds of worshipers can be seen bathing in the sacred waters. The great river banks are lined with an endless chain of stone steps — the ghats — that stretch from one end of the city to the other. Believing that anyone who dies in the river of life in Varanasi gains freedom from the cycle of birth and death, the site has become a haven for the sick and aged waiting out their final days. The smoke that billows from the crematoriums on the edge of the river gives testimony to their final release from life's earthly confines—your boat docks at Manikarnika (Cremation) Ghat. On any given day, anywhere from a few dozen to a few hundred corpses are cremated here; the ghat is assiduous with activity as the cremated bodies throw up smoke and fire and after they come back hotel, has breakfast. After breakfast explore Varanasi. Bharat Mata (temple of Mother India). Mahatma Gandhi features a huge marble map of India on the ground floor inaugurated. After Bharat Mata Temple visits The New Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is modern in design and open to Hindus and non-Hindus alike. Surrounded by palm trees, it is a white marble structure that shines in the afternoon sun against a pale blue sky. Inside, the temple is spacious and airy. 
 Later in the evening enjoy the famous Ganga Arti. GANGA AARTI: A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. Special Aarti’s are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals. Later transfer to hotel and rest for the day.

Sarnath & Varanasi Airport or Varanasi Railway Station or Varanasi Hotel Drop

After breakfast, your chauffeur & guide will be there waiting for you to explore UNESCO World Heritage Site “ Sarnath” . Start at the Chaukhandi Stupa, an elevated structure surrounded by an octagonal tower which serves as the gateway to Sarnath. Next, stop at the Dhamek Stupa. Built of stone and brick, this cylindrical structure is engraved with delicate floral carvings.  Next, visit the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Temple which houses impressive frescoes and Buddhist literature. Finally, visit the Sarnath Museum to view its Buddhist art and sculpture collection. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before being driven to Varanasi airport or Varanasi Railway Station. . Your tour ends here. Note: You can also modify the itinerary as per your flight or train timing.

Reviews

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    Taj Mahal with friends

    A Tripadvisor Reviewer, Jun 01, 2022,

    This tour is a must if you are pressed for time and want to see the Taj Mahal from Delhi. Its was great experience with my friends and the guide did a great job. Taj was extremely beautiful and all was great.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear comfortable shoes.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • An adult must accompany children
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

  1. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  2. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded
  4. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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