Full-Day City Tour of Varanasi visit Sarnath Including Evening Ganga Aarti
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Evening
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Itinerary
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Pass By: Varanasi Cantt. Railway Station, Railwayganj Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India
9am We start a city tour and visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble. Then you will visit the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.
1pm Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at the Local Restaurant.
2pm After Lunch, you will head to visit Sarnath, an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.
4pm Evening, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi that will take you to the holy river, the Ganges, where you will cruise to witness the Aarti ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.
7pm After your memorable day, you will be dropped off at your Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Varanasi Cantt. Railway Station, Railwayganj Colony, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India
9am We start a city tour and visit the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble. Then you will visit the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the Benaras Hindu University which has an art gallery and the mosque of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb.
1pm Lunch Break, Lunch will be provided at the Local Restaurant.
2pm After Lunch, you will head to visit Sarnath, an important pilgrimage center for Buddhists. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Sarnath’s temples and archaeological museum are full of Buddhist art and treasures.
4pm Evening, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi that will take you to the holy river, the Ganges, where you will cruise to witness the Aarti ceremonies amidst hundreds of lighted candles and flower offerings.
7pm After your memorable day, you will be dropped off at your Hotel / Train Station in Varanasi.
Included
- All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
- Professional private tour guide
- Monument entrance fees
- Rickshaw ride
- Buffet Lunch
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Dress code is smart casual
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
90%
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