Experience Varanasi Tour: 2 Days Private Guided Tour
2 days
Private
With guide
Multi-Day
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Day1.
10:00 am-01:30 pm. Bazaar Walk: Explore the hidden markets in the old city like Paan (betel leaf), spice, toys, flowers etc. It's a combination of walking tour and cycle rickshaw ride. Walking through the narrow alleys of these markets with a variety of smell and vision gives a phenomenal experience to the Guest.
01:30 pm to 02:30 pm Lunch break .
02:30 pm - 04:30 pm. City Tour: Visit the Banaras Hindu University, Durga Temple and the weaver's district & learn the dying art of Silk weaving.
05:00 pm - 07:30 pm. Evening Boat ride: Go for a evening boat ride by the sunset and witness the activities by the river side in the evening, watch the cremation at Manikarnika Ghat from the boat. Finally stop at Dasaswamedh Ghat to enjoy the Ganga Aarti ceremony from your private boat.
Day 2.
05:30 am - 08:00 am. Morning boat ride - We return to the river at sunrise, when its banks are alive with the multitude of worshipers who come to immerse themselves honoring life’s milestones as they face the rising run.
08:30 - 10:30 am Breakfast and freshen-up.
10:30 am-01:00 pm- Sarnath: Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon here. All is Sorrow. This is known in the Buddhist world as the turning of the religious wheel (Dharma-Chakra Pravartana). Sarnath remained an active center of Buddhism up to the end of the twelfth century. Centers of learning arose and many sects and sub-sects flourished here, until the Moslems plundered and raised it to the ground.Visit the main temple and see the fresco work followed by excavated ruins & museum (The museum closed on Friday).
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm Lunch break and rest.
04:00 pm- 07:00 pm Flavors of Varanasi tour: Experience the city while walking with all your senses and soak up the colors, sounds, sights, aromas and taste. Banaras offers you the best of history coupled with the best in cuisine as well. The streets have a wide range of eateries all offering delectably scrumptious food that is sure to suit every traveler’s appetite.
Indulge yourself in the delicious local food of Varanasi like- Chat, Mallaiyo, Lassi, Thandai, Banarsi Pan, etc. We take you to 5-6 food joints which are very popular with the locals & offer you a wide variety of food & beverages. After the street food visit one of the best restaurants for the main course dinner.
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10:00 am-01:30 pm. Bazaar Walk: Explore the hidden markets in the old city like Paan (betel leaf), spice, toys, flowers etc. It's a combination of walking tour and cycle rickshaw ride. Walking through the narrow alleys of these markets with a variety of smell and vision gives a phenomenal experience to the Guest.
01:30 pm to 02:30 pm Lunch break .
02:30 pm - 04:30 pm. City Tour: Visit the Banaras Hindu University, Durga Temple and the weaver's district & learn the dying art of Silk weaving.
05:00 pm - 07:30 pm. Evening Boat ride: Go for a evening boat ride by the sunset and witness the activities by the river side in the evening, watch the cremation at Manikarnika Ghat from the boat. Finally stop at Dasaswamedh Ghat to enjoy the Ganga Aarti ceremony from your private boat.
Day 2.
05:30 am - 08:00 am. Morning boat ride - We return to the river at sunrise, when its banks are alive with the multitude of worshipers who come to immerse themselves honoring life’s milestones as they face the rising run.
08:30 - 10:30 am Breakfast and freshen-up.
10:30 am-01:00 pm- Sarnath: Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon here. All is Sorrow. This is known in the Buddhist world as the turning of the religious wheel (Dharma-Chakra Pravartana). Sarnath remained an active center of Buddhism up to the end of the twelfth century. Centers of learning arose and many sects and sub-sects flourished here, until the Moslems plundered and raised it to the ground.Visit the main temple and see the fresco work followed by excavated ruins & museum (The museum closed on Friday).
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm Lunch break and rest.
04:00 pm- 07:00 pm Flavors of Varanasi tour: Experience the city while walking with all your senses and soak up the colors, sounds, sights, aromas and taste. Banaras offers you the best of history coupled with the best in cuisine as well. The streets have a wide range of eateries all offering delectably scrumptious food that is sure to suit every traveler’s appetite.
Indulge yourself in the delicious local food of Varanasi like- Chat, Mallaiyo, Lassi, Thandai, Banarsi Pan, etc. We take you to 5-6 food joints which are very popular with the locals & offer you a wide variety of food & beverages. After the street food visit one of the best restaurants for the main course dinner.
Included
- Pick up and drop from the hotel by a chauffeur driven AC car. The car used for the tour will either be an AC Toyota Innova (5 seater) or AC Tata Indigo (4 seater) subject to availability.
- Cost of all food and beverages for the food tour.
- Two private boat rides.
- One bottle of mineral water per person per sightseeing.
- Guide services including recommendations for eating, drinking, museums, attractions, festivals and more!
- Fuel surcharge
- Landing and facility fees
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Tips
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
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Cultural
85%
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