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Amazing full day in varanasi
The tour was great we cover the all varanasi one of the famous ganga Aarti we saw and the sarnath too bhu univercity was huge place we took great cold coffe near the bhu temple
Private Full Day Varanasi Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 12h 13min
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Location
- Varanasi, India
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 14 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- varanasisteps
Description
The tour will starts in the early morning Taking a boat ride in Varanasi is a quintessential experience that allows you to witness the city's vibrant life and rich culture from a unique perspective. We will visit the Ghats of Varanasi during a boat ride and back to the hotel for breakfast After breakfast later to see will tour one of the famous Temple Kashi Viswanath Temple also known as {Golden Temple } Manas Mandir, Hanuman Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankatmochan Temple, and BHU in the noon drive to Sarnath Historically, Sarnath is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. This event, known as the "Turning of the Wheel of Dharma" or "Dharmachakra Pravartana Sutra," marked the beginning of Buddha's teaching of the Dharma, or the path to enlightenment. Get ready in the evening. for Ganga Aarti enjoy the Aarti from Dasaswamedh Ghat After all rest for the night.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 9–85)
- $69
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Banaras Ghats
Early morning we will pick you up from hotel lobby at 06.00 AM start your day with a beautiful sunrise Boat ride on the Ganges river the boat ride will start from Dashashwamedh Ghat the boat will cover some Ghats the boat will drop at Manikarnika Ghat is also known as {The Burning Ghat} Varanasi is also famous for narrow lanes you can walk in narrow lanes look around the famous food and perfume or Ayurvedic oil market and many more
Banaras Hindu University
After breakfast later drive on a city tour The temple has a long history and has been rebuilt several times due to destruction by various rulers over the centuries. The current structure of the temple was built by Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore in the 18th century. The temple complex is large and includes smaller shrines dedicated to various deities. Apart from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi is home to numerous other temples, each with its significance and history. Some other notable temples in Varanasi include the Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and the Tulsi Manas Temple.
Sarnath
Sarnath After visiting the city tour we will take you to Sarnath is home to several important Buddhist monuments, including the Dhamek Stupa, which is believed to mark the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon. The site also contains the remains of monasteries, stupas, and museums that provide insights into the rich history and heritage
Ganga Aarti
Ganga Aarti Get ready for a great experience in the evening for Ganga Aarti a Hindu ritual of worshiping the river Ganges, also known as the Ganga, which is considered sacred in Hinduism. The ritual typically takes place at sunrise or sunset, usually performed by priests along the banks of the river. It involves the offering of prayers, hymns, and chants to the river, along with the lighting of lamps or candles and floating of flower garlands or small oil lamps on the water. Tour ends here we will drop at the hotel
What's included
Included
Pick up & Drop from hotel
Rooftop Aarti seats
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Sarnath entrance
Coffee and/or Tea
All taxes
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Pic up From Hotel Lobby
Traveller Ratings
5.0
14 reviews
How it compares in Varanasi
- Rated higher than 71% of 96 reviewed tours in Varanasi
Excurgo comparison of 483 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Full Day Varanasi Experience take?
Private Full Day Varanasi Experience lasts about 12h 13min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Private Full Day Varanasi Experience cost?
Prices start at $69 per person for this Varanasi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Full Day Varanasi Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM.
Can I cancel Private Full Day Varanasi Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pic up From Hotel Lobby Pickup points include Poshtel VNS, Hotel Zeeras.
What languages is Private Full Day Varanasi Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Full Day Varanasi Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 verified reviews; it is run by varanasisteps.
Reviews(14)
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Varanasi
It was amazing experience . Everyone was great. Loved the personalized 1:1. Would definitely recommend to go with them.
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Ghat
Dasaswamedh ghat is the heart of the action and the top attraction in varanasi. One of the oldest and holiest Varanasi ghats it's, where the famous ganga aarti takes place every evening.
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Kashi Vishwanath temple
I have truly fallen in love with aarti and ghat darshan here. Few km away visit to sarnath temple as well .every place has its own charm and beauty in Kashi .one of the most famous hindu temples dedicated to lord Shiva.
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Trip to kashi
This was am amazing experience. What a wonderful opportunity to see such a beautiful people places. And rituals in varanasi Rajat was an amazing tour guide, offering great insight humor, and hospitality this tour was everything I had wanted and more from my trip to varanasi
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Ganga aarti and boat riding
The morning AARATI was the highlight and it was carried out so perfectly and in sync. Tour and guide was fantastic, though they didn't contact us until the night before the tour. It was quite anxiety inducing as we had to be at the meet up point at 5am and didn't know what was happening until 9:30pm.
Operator response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. With great review i hope you will visit again in future special thanks for choose us
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Ganga Arti
I enjoyed my first ganga arti at the daswamedh ghat where we watched 6 priests chanted/sang and offered various staffs to the Godness:flowers ,oil,water,fire,etc.I was mesmerized by this. Ceremony as well as those in attendance with me.No fee to attend, donations are welcome.
Operator response
Thanks so much mam for sharing your experience with us.
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Great experience in Varanasi
Spending a day in Varanasi was a great experience. You must visit and see this city's beauty, especially the ganga aarti and Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
Operator response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. With great review i hope you will visit again in future special thanks for choose us
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Memorable
Ganga Aarti is a memorable experience. People used to gather on the ghats at one hours before the aarti starts for better viewing experience. Aarti is some where 40 min long and is a treat to watch. Ensure you have grabbed a seat before it gets too crowded. If you are there for more than a day than give ita a try every evening I saw the program of subhe banaras which was too amazing at assi ghat
Operator response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. With great review i hope you will visit again in future special thanks for choose us
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Wonderful varanasi
Great tour it was full day in varanasi great experience lord shiva temple was so clean we did quit darshan over there and ganga aarti was amazing overall good
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