Varanasi Tour Package 2 days and 1 Night
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Overview
Experience the spiritual charm of Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities. This 2-day Varanasi Spiritual Tour offers a perfect blend of sacred rituals, historic temples, cultural heritage, and the famous Ganga boat ride. Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti, explore ancient temples, walk through the lively ghats, and visit Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
Tour Highlights
- Sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges
- Experience the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Visit the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Corridor
- Explore Varanasi’s historic ghats and spiritual lanes
- Visit Banaras Hindu University and Birla Temple
- Excursion to Sarnath – the first preaching place of Lord Buddha
- Cultural shopping experience in Varanasi markets
Included/Exclude
- 1 night hotel accommodation in a standard category room
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Two private boat rides on the Ganges (Morning & Evening)
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned sedan car
- Pickup and drop-off from airport / railway station / hotel
- Airfare or railway tickets
- Monument entrance fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, shopping, etc.)
- Photography and videography charges
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional hotel services not mentioned
- Toll & parking charges (direct payment basis)
- Expenses due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances
Tour Plan
09:00 AM – Arrival in Varanasi
Arrival at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or Varanasi Junction Railway Station.
Our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel.
10:00 AM – Hotel Check-in & Relaxation
Check into your comfortable hotel and take some time to relax after your journey.
12:30 PM – Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at the hotel or a local restaurant (at your own expense).
02:00 PM – Old City & Temple Exploration
Start your sightseeing tour through the narrow lanes of Varanasi and visit the famous temples:
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
- Annapurna Devi Temple
- Vishalakshi Temple
04:30 PM – Visit Manikarnika Ghat
Visit Manikarnika Ghat, one of the most sacred cremation ghats in Hindu tradition.
05:30 PM – Boat Ride on the River Ganges
Enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges River while observing the daily rituals and life along the ghats.
06:30 PM – Evening Ganga Aarti
Witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where priests perform synchronized rituals with lamps, chants, and incense.
08:00 PM – Local Market Walk
Explore the vibrant markets of Varanasi famous for silk sarees, handicrafts, and street food.
09:00 PM – Return to Hotel
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.
05:30 AM – Early Morning Pickup
Start your day early and transfer to the ghats.
06:00 AM – Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges
Enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the holy River Ganges. Witness locals performing morning rituals, yoga, and prayers to the rising sun.
During the ride you will pass famous ghats including:
- Assi Ghat
- Harishchandra Ghat
- Manikarnika Ghat
07:30 AM – Return to Hotel & Breakfast
Return to the hotel and enjoy breakfast.
09:00 AM – Visit Major Temples & BHU
Proceed for a city temple tour including:
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
- Durga Temple
- New Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
11:30 AM – Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
Explore Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, which houses over 100,000 historical artifacts, paintings, sculptures, and archaeological collections.
12:30 PM – Visit Bharat Mata Temple
Visit the unique Bharat Mata Temple, dedicated to Mother India.
01:30 PM – Lunch Break
Lunch at the hotel or a local restaurant.
03:00 PM – Excursion to Sarnath
Drive to Sarnath, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Key attractions include:
- Dhamek Stupa
- Chaukhandi Stupa
- Sarnath Archaeological Museum
06:00 PM – Shopping & Transfer
Return to Varanasi for shopping or transfer to the airport / railway station.
07:30 PM – Tour Ends
Drop-off at hotel, airport, or railway station for your onward journey.
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