Holistic Varanasi
Overview
With its revered Ganga Aarti, historic temples, ghats, and cultural customs that provide a tranquil and enlightening experience, Holistic Varanasi is a profoundly spiritual trip through India's oldest surviving city.
Highlights
- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
- Ganga Aarti at Varanasi Ghat.
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.
- Sangam of the Three Rivers.
- Lakshman Ghat.
- Sitamarhi.
Tour Details
Themes
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Detailed Itinerary
Varanasi (Arrival)
Get to Varanasi, settle into your hotel, and unwind. Drive to the Ganga Ghats in the evening to witness the Hindu ceremony known as the evening Aarti. Spend the night in Varanasi.
Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi (10 kms / 30 min)
Take a boat trip on the Ganges in the early morning after breakfast. A tour of the city the following day that included stops at the temples of Kashi Vishwanath, Kaal-Bhairav, Sankat Mochan, Durga, Bharat Mata, BHU, and more. Go on a trip to Sarnath in the afternoon. Buddha gave his first discourse to his pupils there. See the archeological museum, the Dhamekha stupa, the Chaukhandi stupa, and Buddha temples. Spend the night in Varanasi. (B)
Varanasi - Prayagraj - Varanasi (127 kms / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, head to Prayagraj. Along the way, stop in Sitamarhi to witness the Sangam, which is the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (a river from mythology). After visiting temples and taking a holy dip in Prayagraj, go to Varanasi and spend the night there. (B)
Varanasi-Ayodhya-Varanasi (210 km/4 hrs)
After breakfast, travel to Ayodhya and see a number of Jain shrines, including the Lakshman Ghat, Kala Ram Temple, and Kanak Bhavan Temple. Afterwards, return by car to Varanasi and spend the night there. (B)
Varanasi (Departure)
Head to the airport or train station for your return trip after breakfast. (B)
Map & Logistics
Cities Covered
What's Included
- 04 Nights stay in Varanasi
- Daily breakfast
- Airport / Railway Station transfers
- Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
- Evening Ganga Aarti visit
- Morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Varanasi local temple tour
- Sarnath excursion
- Prayagraj day excursion
- Ayodhya day excursion
- Driver allowance, toll, parking & fuel charges
What's Not Included
- Airfare / train tickets
- Lunches & dinners
- Monument / temple entry fees if applicable
- Boat charges if not included
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- GST if applicable
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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