Embark on a private tour of Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital, and discover the essence of Hinduism and Buddhism. Experience a serene rowboat adventure, explore the ancient city, visit the birthplace of Buddhism in Sarnath, and witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti.
Embark on a private tour of Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital, and discover the essence of Hinduism and Buddhism. Experience a serene rowboat adventure, explore the ancient city, visit the birthplace of Buddhism in Sarnath, and witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti.
- Banaras Ghats - The Ghats in Varanasi are steps along the riverfront leading to the banks of the River Ganges.
- Ganges River - The Ghats in Varanasi are steps along the riverfront leading to the banks of the River Ganges.
- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) - The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to…
- Banaras Ghats - The Ghats in Varanasi are steps along the riverfront leading to the banks of the River Ganges.
- Ganges River - The Ghats in Varanasi are steps along the riverfront leading to the banks of the River Ganges.
- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) - The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in Varanasi.
- Manikarnika Ghat - Known as the cremation ground of Lord Shiva.
- Dasaswamedh Ghat - The main ghat in Varanasi.
- Sarnath - Sarnath in Varanasi is the sacred site where Buddha delivered his first sermon, making it one of the most revered Buddhist locations. It hosts numerous Buddhist monuments and structures, including the Dhamekha Stupa, the Dharmarajika Stupa, and the Chaukhandi Stupa, along with monasteries and temples from various Buddhist traditions such as Japan, China, Thailand, and Burma. The Mahabodhi Society of India maintains a park around the Buddha temple, which houses a tooth relic of Buddha. Sarnath also features extensive ancient ruins, with Buddhist structures dating from the 3rd century BC to the 11th century AD, offering some of the most valuable ruins on the Buddhist trail. The Lion Capital of the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is India’s national emblem, displayed in the archaeological museum there.
- Ashoka Pillar - The Ashoka Pillars are a series of columns spread across the Indian subcontinent, inscribed with edicts by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka during the 3rd century BCE.
- Dhamek Stupa - The Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath marks the location where Buddha delivered his first sermon, constructed by the Mauryan king Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
- Ganga Aarti - Aarti is a Hindu ritual where light is offered to deities, accompanied by songs of praise sung during the offering of lamps.
- Chaukhandi Stupa - The Chaukhandi Stupa is considered one of the most sacred and significant monuments in Buddhist culture.

- Hotel pick up and drop off by private AC vehicle
- Professional Private Guide Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- Guide in other language [French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
- A seating arrangement offering one of the best views of the Aarti
- Exclusive boat during morning boat ride
- Sarnath Entrance Tickets
- Hotel pick up and drop off by private AC vehicle
- Professional Private Guide Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- Guide in other language [French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
- A seating arrangement offering one of the best views of the Aarti
- Exclusive boat during morning boat ride
- Sarnath Entrance Tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tips
This is a Private Tour, designed for the regular tourist who comes to Varanasi first time and wants to experience to way of life in India with Hinduism and Buddhism.\n\nIt includes Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk, Sarnath Tour [The Birth Place of Buddhism] and Evening Boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti.It will includes:\n\nThis…
This is a Private Tour, designed for the regular tourist who comes to Varanasi first time and wants to experience to way of life in India with Hinduism and Buddhism.\n\nIt includes Morning boat ride at the dawn followed by old city walk, Sarnath Tour [The Birth Place of Buddhism] and Evening Boat ride followed by Ganga Aarti.It will includes:\n\nThis tour have two break one after morning boat tour for breakfast and another after Sarnath Tour for lunch.\n\nNote: This tour can also be done in two days. Like first day Start from Afternoon Sarnath tour or in the Evening start with Evening Ganga Aarti and next day morning boat ride followed by old city walk and after breakfast Sarnath tour.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour includes two breaks: the first after the morning boat tour for breakfast, during which travellers will have the option to return to their hotel—depending on its location—and rest for around two hours before heading to Sarnath. The second break will be after visiting Sarnath, allowing time for lunch and relaxation before proceeding to the Ganga Aarti experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.