Discover Varanasi Tour: 3-Day Private Guided Journey

Varanasi - An accredited guide will greet you at your hotel and accompany you to the old city, providing insights into the day’s sightseeing.

Harishchandra Ghat - Bengali Tola Walk: Stroll through the narrow lanes of Varanasi, a culturally rich walk that takes you through the heart of the old city’s residential areas. Visit a temple, a private home, and an ashram.

This walk offers a chance to immerse yourself in the culture and understand the lifestyle in one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.

Ganges River - Evening Boat Ride: Enjoy an evening boat ride at sunset, observing the riverside activities, and witness the cremation at Manikarnika Ghat from the boat.

Conclude at Dasaswamedh Ghat to experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony. Return to your hotel after this enriching experience.

Discover Varanasi Tour: 3-Day Private Guided Journey

Godowlia - 10:00 am-01:00 pm. Bazaar Walk: Discover the hidden markets in the old city, including Paan (betel leaf), spice, toys, and flowers. Walking through these narrow market alleys, filled with diverse scents and sights, offers a remarkable experience. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant after the tour.

Lallapura Muslim School Road - Explore the weavers’ district of Varanasi, learning about the weavers’ lives and the hand-weaving process of the renowned silk brocades and Banarasi sari.

Walk through the weavers’ community, visiting some private homes and learning about this dying art.

Banaras Hindu University - Renowned for its academic history and cultural significance, Banaras Hindu University is one of India’s top-ranking universities and the largest residential university in Asia. Drive through the lush green campus and visit the new Vishwanath temple.

Monkey Temple (Durga Temple) - After the university drive, visit the famous Durga Temple, a beautiful red-painted temple built in the 18th century by a Bengal queen.

This temple is particularly significant for the worship of Goddess Durga and is considered one of Varanasi’s most powerful and mystical temples.

Godowlia - Flavors of Varanasi Tour: Banaras offers a blend of history and cuisine. The streets are lined with eateries offering delicious food to satisfy every traveler’s palate.

Visit popular street food joints, offering a wide variety of food and beverages. Return to your hotel after the food tour. Your guide will escort you back to the hotel.

Please note: Dinner will not be necessary after the food tour.

Discover Varanasi Tour: 3-Day Private Guided Journey

Ganges River - Morning Boat Ride: A dawn boat ride along the Ganges is a quintessential Varanasi experience. The early morning light is particularly inspiring, with pilgrims bathing and performing puja.

An hour-long trip from Dashashwamedh Ghat to Harishchandra Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat and back is popular. Be prepared to witness a burning corpse at Harishchandra and Manikarnika Ghat.

People bathing, performing rituals, practicing yoga and meditation, worshiping the rising sun… it all unfolds here.

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) - After the boat ride, embark on a walking tour through the old city’s alleyways leading to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

One of the most important Shiva temples, it boasts over 850 kilograms of real gold on its top. Your guide will explain its significance and share stories about the temple’s heritage.

Feel free to ask your guide to take you to a popular street food joint for a traditional local breakfast and a cup of masala chai (tea). Return to your hotel to freshen up, rest, and enjoy breakfast.

Varanasi - Return to your hotel to freshen up, rest, and enjoy breakfast before continuing with the day’s tours.

Take time to recharge and perhaps upload and share beautiful pictures from the sunrise boat ride with friends and family.

Sarnath - After breakfast, drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. Stroll through the beautiful garden and explore the ruins of various monasteries and temples.

Visit the main temple, excavated ruins, and the archaeological museum (closed on Fridays).

Dhamek Stupa - The Dhamek Stupa is a significant Buddhist monument located at the Deer Park in Sarnath. It is a sacred site for Buddhists worldwide, marking the spot where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.

The stupa is a solid cylindrical structure, approximately 43.6 meters (141 feet) in height and 28 meters (92 feet) in diameter at its base.

The lower stone portion of the stupa is adorned with intricately carved floral designs, geometric patterns, and figures of humans and birds, characteristic of the Gupta architectural style.

Ashoka Pillar - The Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath, originally a 3rd century BCE polished sandstone pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka, features the Lion Capital, now India’s official emblem.

The top portion, known as the Lion Capital, consists of four lions standing back-to-back, symbolizing strength, courage, and unity.

Sarnath Museum - The Archaeological Museum at Sarnath is India’s oldest site museum, housing findings and excavations from the Sarnath archaeological site by the Archaeological Survey of India.

In 1904, the government decided to construct a site museum adjacent to the excavated site at Sarnath to preserve the antiquities found there. The Lion Capital is displayed inside the museum.

Your guide will escort you back to your hotel after the museum visit.

Tour concludes.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• All food and beverages included
• Dinner included
• Private tour with chauffeur-driven car
• Professional, licensed tour guide
• Two private boat rides

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Gratuities
• Airport transfers to & from the hotel
• Entrance tickets for Kashi Vishwanath temple. This is an optional visit

The Experience Varanasi program is designed to immerse tourists in the vibrant culture of the city. It seeks to familiarize guests with the local traditions and lifestyle of Varanasi. In addition to morning and evening boat rides, participants can delve into the city’s diverse religious heritage, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Gain an insider’s perspective by exploring various wholesale markets, such as those for flowers, spices, and paan (betel leaf). Stroll through the residential areas of the old town, visit several temples and an ashram, and savor some delicious local cuisine.

• A maximum of 05 people per booking

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