Overview
Varanasi/Kashi is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend & looks twice as old as all of them put together, said the famous American writer after visiting Varanasi in the late 19th century. Varanasi is among the oldest continuously lived in cities in the world.
Also known as Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, it is the sacred of all Indian pilgrim cities. Hindus believe Varanasi was estd by Lord Shiva, & archeological finding have revealed that Vedic people lived here in the 11th or 12th century BCE. Parshva, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara is also supposed to have lived here around 8th century BC. Gautama Buddha started Buddhism here in 528 BCE, when he gave his first preaching at Sarnath, just 10 km away
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Comprehensive Package for 2Nights/3Days in Deluxe Room
Rooms on double sharing basis
Airport/Railway station pick up & Drop in Ac Sedan car.
Breakfast
All sightseeing as per itinerary.
Surcharges on fuel
Free Use of All Recreational Facilities available at Hotels
Morning Boat ride in Varanasi
Local Sightseeing by AC Private Sedan car.
Indian / America Breakfast.
Meals Not Mentioned In The Itinerary
Guide charges.
Entry Fees To Monuments And Palaces.
Anything Not Mentioned In The Inclusions.
Porterage At Hotels And Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc.
All Items Of Personal Nature.
Any Cost Arising Due To Natural Calamities Like Landslides, Roadblocks, Etc.
Any Increase In Taxes Or Fuel Leading To An Increase In Surface Transport.
Mandatory X- Mas / New Year Eve Supplementary Charges , That Should Be Paid By The Guest Directly To The Hotels Concerned
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Varanasi Arrival and Local
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Varanasi
8 hours
Varanasi is one of the most visited places in India. It is regarded as the religious capital of India and Home to lakhs of temples. Varanasi is also known as Kashi and popular for its historical Ghats. Don't forget to participate in Varanasi world popular Ganga Aarti which will take you to different worlds. Your Incredible India trip is incomplete without Varanasi tour.
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Assi Ghat
On arrival in Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C, enjoy your journey from the airport or railway station to the hotel. Later, enjoy your visit to Annapurna Devi, Manas Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund, Vishalakshi Devi and Birla Temple – Banaras Hindu University, later visit famous ghats of Varanasi :- Harishchandra, Manikarnaka also known as burning ghat (It is believed that a dead human's soul finds salvation, when cremated here), Dashashwamedh Ghat,etc. In the evening, watch the world famous Ganga Aarti. Enjoy your overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 2 Surise boat ride and Varansi- Sarnath- Varanasi
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Sarnath
4 hours Admission ticket not included
Today special is Varanasi sunrise baot ride in which you can see real culture of Varanasi and early morning daily life in Varanasi, its quite amazing expereince for sure
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Sarnath
In early morning one can choose to take subah-e-banaras (Sunrise of Varanasi) boat trip(optional) to enjoy the sunrise and also see historical ghats of Varanasi. On a boat trip one can understand the tradition, culture of Kashi. Later, return to the hotel, have your yummy breakfast, then in the afternoon visit Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha had preached his sermon/dharma to his first five disciples after attaining enlightenment. In Sarnath visit Dhamek Stupa - most visited and known as the most important Buddhist shrine in the world. Later, Also see museum, Thai temple, Main temple
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Spiritual Varanasi tour
Can I cancel Spiritual Varanasi tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Comprehensive Package for 2Nights/3Days in Deluxe Room
- Rooms on double sharing basis
- Airport/Railway station pick up & Drop in Ac Sedan car.
- Breakfast
- All sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Surcharges on fuel
- Free Use of All Recreational Facilities available at Hotels
- Morning Boat ride in Varanasi
What's not included?
- Meals Not Mentioned In The Itinerary
- Guide charges.
- Entry Fees To Monuments And Palaces.
- Anything Not Mentioned In The Inclusions.
- Porterage At Hotels And Airports, Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Liquors, Wine, Etc.
- All Items Of Personal Nature.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Assi Ghat, Sarnath.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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