Varanasi City Tour (3 Days)

Varanasi City Tour (3 Days)

Visit the spiritual capital of India the charming lands of Varanasi. Walk down the narrow yet lively lanes of Varanasi, visit the temple, explore the region’s life and culture, cremation grounds and the different ghats. With your every steps across this city, get acquainted with its sacredness, history and mythological linkages. Boat ride on Holy River and witness Ganga Aarti the auspicious event that fills the ambiance with its vibes and sacredness! Also visit Sarnath where lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment along with world famous BHU University and Ramnagar Fort Palace & Museum.

Itinerary

Day 1: Varanasi - Arrival Transfer

Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh ghat Varanasi Dashashwamedh ghat Road, Varanasi India
On arrival at Varanasi airport assistance and transfer to hotel. Evening Ghats’s & temples visit, attend Holy Ganga Aarti. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 2: Varanasi

Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Kila Road Ramnagar Crossing, Varanasi 221008 India
Early morning boat ride and Ghat visit along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water.

Breakfast at hotel.

City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu Universit, The Ramnagar Fort Palace & Many Temples.

Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy. Overnight at hotel.

City tour of Varanasi visit World famous Benaras Hindu Universit, The Ramnagar Fort Palace & Many Temples.

Afternoon excursion to Sarnath one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists where the Buddha delivered his first sermon in 528 BC. There are many temples here, representing the many cultures where Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dasaswamedh Ghat Road Bangali Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here. Close to the ghat, overlooking the Ganga lies the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in the year 1737."
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
There are temples at almost every turn in Varanasi, but this is the most famous of the lot. It is dedicated to Vishveswara Shiva as lord of the universe. The current temple was built in 1776 by Ahalya Bai of Indore; the 800kg of gold plating on the tower and dome was supplied by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore 50 years later. (non-Hindus are not allowed to enter inside the main temple sanctum)
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 India
Banaras Hindu University, formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya and Annie Besant. With over 30,000 students residing in campus, it claims the title of largest residential university in Asia.

Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Kila Road Ramnagar Crossing, Varanasi 221008 India
This crumbling 17th-century fort and palace, on the eastern bank of the Ganges, isn't worth coming out to if you only have a few days in Varanasi, but it is a beautiful place to watch the sun set over the river. It also houses an eccentric museum. There are vintage American cars, jewel-encrusted sedan chairs, a superb weaponry section and an extremely unusual astrological clock.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Sarnath about 10 km from the holy city of Varanasi is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. The celebrated Mantra, Buddham Sharanam Gachhami, owes its origin to Sarnath. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. Besides Buddhism, Sarnath is also connected with Jainism.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 3: Varanasi – Departure Transfer

Pass By: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi District, Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh 221006, India
Breakfast at hotel, as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.