Insight Varanasi: One Day Tour with Sarnath, Boat Ride & Aarti
Description
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. It 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: This tour have two break one after morning boat tour for breakfast and another after Sarnath Tour for lunch. Note: 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.
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Itinerary
Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi
The creamation Ground of Lord Shiva
Main Ghat
Sarnath: Sarnath in Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices at Sarnath. Some of the important Buddhist monuments at Sarnath are the Dhamekha stupa, the Dharmarajika stupa & the Chaukhandi stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others. The Indian Buddhist society called Mahabodhi Society maintains a park around the Buddha temple. The Mahabodhi Temple within the park has a tooth relic of the Buddha. There is also a vast expanse of ancient ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most precious ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail. The Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is the National emblem of India, which is displayed in the archaeological museum in Sarnath.
The pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout the Indian subcontinent, erected or at least inscribed with edicts by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BCE
Dhamek Stupa Sarnath marks the spot where the Buddha preached his first message. Built by the great Mauryan king Ashoka in he 3rd century BCE
Aarti is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered.
The Chaukhandi Stupa is regarded as one of the most divine and important monuments of the Buddhist culture
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Any hotel located in the city Limit of Varanasi
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(34)
Indrajeet is an incredible guide with a wealth of knowledge of Varanasi . He was very patient in answering all our questions and queries. He comes highly recommended.
Had an excellent one day tour - This is really worth every penny. Mr. Indrajeet who manages this was very helpful in arranging additional things that we wanted. Our guide Mr. Vinod ji was very knowledgeable and helpful in every way. It is a wonderful experience for sure. Would suggest everyone to go for this. The Ganga Aarti experience, the boat tour across the ghats, the walks in the narrow lanes of Varanasi, visit to the temples around, Sarnath visit and all other parts of the tour was just fantastic.
Vinod has been a perfect guide, very kind and attentive and provided comprehensive explanations. Highly recommend the tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm so glad to hear that Vinod provided you with a great experience. He truly is a dedicated guide, and it's wonderful to know you appreciated his insights and attentiveness. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the tour, and we highly recommend you come back for more unforgettable experiences in Varanasi! – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/WhatsApp: +91 9415206372
We had a wonderful tour of the history and highlights of this wonderful city. It is worth mentioning that the view of our Guide Sanjay Gupta gave a very important approach to understand where we were located. Wonderful and recommendable experience.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Sanjay was able to provide valuable insights into the history and highlights of Varanasi. It's wonderful to know that his guidance helped you better understand the significance of the city. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future! – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/WhatsApp: +91 9415206372
Sanjay very friendly and very good spanish. We were very happy with your task, Know the city very well history and religion
¡Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras! Nos alegra saber que tuviste una experiencia tan positiva con Sanjay. Él es realmente un excelente guía, y su conocimiento de la ciudad, la historia y la religión de Varanasi es inigualable. Además, su dominio del español es una gran ventaja para quienes prefieren comunicarse en su idioma. ¡Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirte nuevamente en Varanasi! – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/WhatsApp: +91 9415206372
We were collected from out hotel at 5:30 by Mr Vinit Pandey for firstly a boat ride on the Ganges then spent the remainder of the day visiting the various locations on the agenda. Finishing with another boar ride in the evening which included viewing of the funeral pyres on the ghats on the banks of the Ganges. Found Mr Pandey to a a knowledgeable guide and looked after us very well for the whole day. Recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the day tour with Mr. Vinit Pandey — from the peaceful morning boat ride to the powerful evening experience at the ghats. Vinit is indeed a dedicated and knowledgeable guide, and we're happy he was able to make your visit comfortable and memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future! – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/WhatsApp: +91 9415206372
We only had one day in Varanasi and wanted to see Hindu and Buddhist sites. This was perfect to see everything with a very knowledgeable tour guide.
This was our first trip to Varanasi, and due to flooding on the ghats, our hotel reservation was canceled. We reached out to Mr. Indrajeet for assistance, and even though it wasn't part of our tour package, he went above and beyond to recommend the best area for us to stay, taking into account my mother-in-law’s ankle issues, which made it difficult for her to walk for extended periods. His guidance was spot on. The evening Ganga Aarti and the boat ride were also unforgettable highlights of our trip.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy I could assist during your visit, especially in finding a comfortable and convenient stay for your family. It was a pleasure having you, and I’m glad you enjoyed the evening Ganga Aarti and boat ride — such magical moments! Wishing you many more joyful travels ahead. – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/📱 +91 9415206372 (Call/WhatsApp)
We had a fantastic day exploring Varanasi with our expert guide Vinod. It started in the morning at sunrise on the River, and the guide accommodated all of our choices on activities for the day and scheduling. We ended the day at the very peaceful Sarnath temple ruins. Recommend!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're happy to hear you had a fantastic day exploring Varanasi with Vinod and enjoyed the flexibility and peaceful ending at Sarnath. Your recommendation means a lot! – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/📱 +91 9415206372 (Call/WhatsApp)
An excellent day. Starting early, I was greeted by Vinod my guide for the day. I was first taken on a boat trip on the Ganga to see the sunrise and many of the Ghats. After a break for breakfast, we visited Sarnath, where I had the history of Buddha explained and taken to the museum and the Stupa which marks where Buddha gave his first Sermon. After a break for lunch I was taken to the Manikarnika Ghat, where the cremation process from death was explained. Finally the Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat for a great finally to the day. Vinod is very knowledgeable and informed me about all we saw and answered all of my questions.
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! I’m delighted to hear you had an excellent day exploring Varanasi and Sarnath with Vinod. We’re glad the tour was insightful and memorable from sunrise to Aarti. Hope to welcome you again soon! – Indrajeet Kumar 📞/📱 +91 9415206372 (Call/WhatsApp)
