- Ganges River - 5:30 AM - Pickup from Hotel/Airport/Train Station In Varanasi
After early morning pickup at 5:30 am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside.
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples.
- Banaras Hindu University - Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia.
- Bharat Mata Temple - Bharat Mata Mandir is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world
- Sarnath - Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
- Ganga Aarti - Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga.
- Varanasi - Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8 pm.
- Morning boat ride on the Ganges River
- Pick up and drop off from Varanasi hotel and railway station
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Breakfast included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to monuments included
- 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.
- Available for all travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.