2 Days Varanasi Tour With Sarnath

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Overview

Varanasi is a sacred city situated on the bank of the divine river Ganga. Also known as Banaras or Kashi the city is known for its historical as well as spiritual significances. Keeping in mind the city highlights this 2 day Varanasi and Sarnath tour picks up ultimate sites to see that include, temples, BHU University, Shantiniketan Kala Bhavan, and hallowed place of Buddhist Sarnath.

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Hotel pickup offered

What's included

Private transportation

Tour guide

Airport Pickup and drop off

1 night stay in 5 Star hotel on Double sharing

Breakfast

Any entry fee

Food and Drinks

Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What to expect

Day 1 Arrival Varanasi Airport

Varanasi

30 min

You will be picked up by our driver from Varanasi Airport/Railway Station and transferred to the hotel. After Check-in, relax for some time, and then later proceed for a visit to Sarnath.
Sarnath

6 hours Admission ticket not included

Proceed for a visit to Sarnath, where Gautama Buddha gave his first preaching to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment. Places to see in Sarnath include Dhamakeh Stupa, Dharamrajika Stupa, Ashokan pillar, Votive Stupas, old Buddhist monasteries and a museum of Sarnath. Once done with the visit proceed back to the hotel and in the evening our driver will pick you up, to witness the ritualistic prayers, a famous Ganga Aarti performed with a lot of zest. Drive back to the hotel for overnight.

Day 2 Varanasi Sughtseeing

Varanasi

8 hours

In the early morning, between 5:30 to 6:00 AM we will take you for the boat ride on the spiritual Ganga river. Witness the morning scenes on the revered Ghats of Varanasi where you can see pilgrims taking bath and emitting devotional chants and hymns. Continue your spiritual boat ride and also, witness the cremation Ghat. After a boat ride, our chauffeur will drop you back to the hotel. Relish scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and then proceed for the Varanasi city tour. Pay homage at popular Varanasi Temple i.e, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna temple, Sankatha temple, and Kalbhairav temple. After the temple visit, explore the famous Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Shantiniketan Kala Bhavan.
Varanasi

1 hour

In the evening Your tour comes to an end with a transfer to Railway Station/Airport.