• Ganges River - 5:30 AM - Pickup from Hotel/Airport/Train Station in Varanasi

Begin your day with a 5:30 am pickup from your hotel for a serene sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Experience the morning rituals performed along the riverbank.

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple - The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Located on the western bank of the holy Ganges River, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the most revered Shiva temples.
• Banaras Hindu University - After breakfast (at your own expense), visit Banaras Hindu University at 10 am. Founded in 1916, BHU boasts the largest university campus in Asia.
• Bharat Mata Temple - The Bharat Mata Mandir is situated on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Unlike traditional temples, it features a large marble map of undivided India. This unique temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and is claimed to be the only one of its kind worldwide.
• Sarnath - Sarnath is located 10 kilometers northeast of Varanasi, near the confluence of the Ganges and Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, marking the beginning of the Buddhist Sangha with the enlightenment of Kondanna.
• Ganga Aarti - Witness the enchanting Ganga Aarti, one of the five rituals performed to honor the sacred Ganges River.
• Varanasi - Conclude your tour with a return to your hotel around 8 pm.

• Morning boat ride at Ganges river (If the option selected)
• Pick up and drop from Varanasi hotel and Varanasi railway station
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Professional English speaking guide
• Monuments entrances included (If the option chosen)

• Gratitutes to driver and guide

Embark on a personal, full-day journey exploring Varanasi, starting with a sunrise sailing trip on the sacred Ganges River. Discover attractions in and around Varanasi, such as the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum on the campus of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and the Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — a significant location in Buddhism. Wrap up the day experiencing the evening aarti ritual from the Ghat.

Features
• Private day-long exploration of Varanasi with a cruise on the Ganges River
• Tour a museum and two Hindu temples on the premises of Banaras Hindu University
• Visit Dhamekh Stupa, a key Buddhist location in Sarnath
• Includes private guide and transportation, sail on Ganges and hotel transfers.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.