Durga Mandir, Varanasi

Varanasi Remembrances : After early morning pickup at 5:30am from your hotel, take a sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. Witness morning rituals performed at the riverside. Kashi Vishwanath Temple : Afterward, follow your guide on a short walking tour of the old city's alleyways and catch sight of the Kashi Vishwanath, one of the holiest Hindu temples Banaras Hindu University : Banaras Hindu University (Pass By) Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum and the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple. Durga Temple : Durga Mandir, also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi . 12:30pm, learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi, then take a break for lunch (own expense). Afterward, drive about eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to take in Dhamekh Stupa, known as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll also visit the Archaeological Museum, which features treasures that date to the 3rd-century BC (closed Fridays). Sarnath : Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Dasaswamedh Ghat : At 5pm Ganges to view the cremation grounds, then return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. Your tour ends with return to your hotel around 8pm.

Morning: Morning Boat Ride on the Ganges: 5:30 am: Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges River Begin your day early with a serene boat ride on the Ganges River. Witness the magical spectacle of sunrise over the ghats (riverfront steps) of Varanasi. Capture the soft hues of dawn as they illuminate the ancient cityscape and the rituals taking place along the riverbanks. Photograph the devotion of pilgrims as they perform their morning rituals, and the shimmering reflections of the temples and ghats in the holy waters. Enjoy breakfast. 1hour (at your own expense). Exploration of Varanasi's Old City: Take a stroll through the narrow lanes and alleys of Varanasi's Old City, a maze-like network of streets lined with ancient temples, traditional homes, and vibrant bazaars. Banaras Hindu University : Banaras Hindu University (Pass By) Stop for breakfast (own expense), then head to Banaras Hindu University at 10am. Established in 1916, BHU is the largest university campus in Asia. Tour the campus and see the new Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple), which is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple. Photograph the architectural splendor of temples like iconic Monkey Temple (Durga Temple). Capture the vibrant street life, including bustling markets, chai stalls, and the timeless rhythm of everyday life in this ancient city. Visit the Bharat Mata Temple, Admire the unusual marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent. Learn about the silk weaving traditions of Varanasi. Afternoon: Take a break for lunch 1 hour (at your own expense). Visit to Sarnath: After lunch, proceed to Sarnath, located just a short drive from Varanasi. This sacred site is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Explore the ruins of ancient Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and the Ashoka Pillar, which bears inscriptions commemorating Emperor Ashoka's visit to Sarnath. Capture the serene ambiance of the landscaped gardens and the spiritual significance of this revered pilgrimage site. Evening: Tea Break Time 1Hour Sunset at Dashashwamedh Ghat: Return to Varanasi in the late afternoon to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the city's most sacred and bustling ghats. Capture the elaborate rituals performed by priests, accompanied by chanting, music, and the rhythmic waving of oil lamps. As the sun sets and the evening descends, photograph the ethereal atmosphere and the flickering lights reflected on the surface of the Ganges River.

The tour starts with pick up from your hotel, as per your tour plan. You would be taken on a drive to center where you would visit Ghats, In the morning, you would be taken on a private boat ride on the River Ganges along Manikarnika Ghat and other famous ghats. Each ghat is famous for a particular activity. As you row along Manikarnika Ghat, you can witness Hindu cremation ritual. You can click pictures of the process if desired from the boat. After we each to the one of the most important Ghat for Heritage walking tour and explore the city 03:00 hr After tour, you would be dropped back at your hotel or taken to airport/railway station as per your request.

Morning pick up from hotel. Later you will go for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience on the edge of the river Ganges you will see people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the river Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat. At Manikarnika Ghat The boat will drop you at Manikarnika Ghat. You will get a guided visit & explanation about the phenomenal place - Manikarnika Ghat. This is the only place in the world where the cremation takes place. Take a walk for 1 hour via this site and witness the ayurvedic oils that we are used to traditionally for some kind of medication & heritages/ ancient buildings, homes, temples, and architecture of Varanasi. Walking along with the narrow lanes of Varanasi. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) While walking Kashi Vishwanath Corridor you will reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It was reconstructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. Note: Carry your passport copy as the same will be required to show to police while entering inside. Later, you will return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast. Learn interesting stories with your professional guide. Banaras Hindu University After breakfast, we will take you on a “City Tour”. The journey starts from Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), Manas Mandir, and BHU, now the most religious. Amble around the oldest city of the world, visit one of the most sacred Hindu temples, walk through the narrow lane and also explore ancient mosques. Return to the hotel. Sarnath is a place 13 km away from the city of Varanasi. This is the place where Buddha preached his first sermon to his five apostles and so Buddhism began from there. After that emperor, Ashoka created a number of stupas and monuments to spread Buddhism. Also in Sarnath, there are several animals and birds which get the matter of attraction (especially Deer Park). Sarnath Museum There are some of the remaining monasteries and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka in the Sarnath Museum. Proceed towards the Ghats. Hotel fresh n up & you will Proceed Ganga Aarti In the evening, you are going to get the most memorable moment of your life because you will be taken to the River Ganges. Now you will witness Ganga Aarti, Which is the grand event during the evening. It starts at 4:00 P.m. and people around the world gather to be a part of the event. You can experience a great rapture during the process of Aarti. At Dashaswamedh Ghat, a group of young clergymen well garbed in silky saffron and white robs conduct this ceremony. Each clergyman takes up a specific spot in the Ghats and starts the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga. The ritual includes many oil lamps. Return to Hotel in Varanasi, rest Overnight in Varanasi.

Our varanasi tour package will take you to some marvelous temples filled with blissful vibes and spirituality. Day 1: Spiritual Tour The first day of kashi tour package will start as you reach lal bahadur shashtri international airport or varanasi cantt railway station from your city and you will be received by our representative to transfer you to the hotel. After checking in your comfy stays, the day will be spent wandering along the mighty lanes and feeling the divine aura of the city. The chanting of hymns, offering prayers and flowers can be seen on its joyous ghats as you travel across them. all significant destinations of tourist interest will be covered on this day, including ganga aarti along with boat ride, kashi vishwanath corridor , annapurna devi mandir, manikarnika ghat, vishalakshi devi temple and dashashwamedh ghat. you will return back to the hotel along with watching the market and overnight stay in a booked hotel. Day 2: Varanasi- early morning boat ride- important temple’s visit and sarnath excursion, a buddist site. The day begins with an early morning boat ride on the ganges.in the course of the boat ride, you will see local rituals taking place along the river and ghat side. early in the morning, locals in varanasi visit the ganges river to bathe and pray to the sun god. while boat ride, you will pass through several ghats, the perfect spot to click pictures with awesome backdrops. Which are known for different unique activities. Manikarnika ghat and harishchandra ghat are well-known for hindu cremation rituals. followed by boat ride, you would be journeying pinnacle temples in the town like sankat mochan temple, kalbhairav temple, manas mandir, bhu birla temple built with marbles and having a fine architecture and known as new kashi vishwanath temple and visit bharat kala bhavan museum – holding more than 100,000 ancient artifacts, showcasing painting gallery, sculpture gallery, archaeological decorative art gallery. and also bharat mata temple and others.then you will have your breakfast. post lunch from the hotel, you will be transported on a trip to saranth. Sarnath is one of the most revered buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. buddha delivered his first sermon here after obtaining enlightenment. Throughout the history, many kings, including king ashoka, built excellent stupas and monuments, which are now well-known tourist attractions and pilgrim spots. You will visit the chaukhandi stupa, the archeological museum, the dhamekha stupa, and others while in sarnath. These are the main attraction sites of the sarnath. later you can enjoy a shopping tour, and then you will be dropped back at the hotel/airport/railway station. Note: some temples have strict prohibition regarding utilization of mobile phones and cameras. there will be a large line to view the god on auspicious days and festivals. please be aware that you will have to wait.

Hi Everyone Thank you for giving me an opportunity to show you the oldest city in the World Varanasi. We start our tour from Assi Ghat where you will explore subah-e-banaras (Morning Ganga Arti, Classical India Music, Free yoga season), Traditional Wrestling and Famous , Heritage Walking and evening Ganga Arti at Dashaswamedh Ghat.

Start your full-day of exploration with a convenient pick-up at your accommodation. You will meet your driver/guide at 11:00 AM in the lobby of your hotel and set off on your adventure to find out why the city holds such religious importance in the Hindu mythology.  Your tour will start with a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple - a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Witness the beauty of a temple that is considered to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (the holiest Shiva temples) in India. Here, in the Hindu belief system, visiting the temple and dipping yourself in the waters of the holy Ganga River is considered to be the way of achieving Moksha (liberation). Continue on your tour to visit the famous Monkey Temple, also called Durga Temple. Marvel at the temple's beautiful carvings, inlaid stones and the holy water pond called 'Kund'. Follow your temple trip with a visit to 'Tulsi Manas Mandir', where Hindu scripture Ramayana was originally translated by Tulsidas from the Sanskrit language to Awadhi dialect in 16th-century. Admire the temple walls that display scenes and pictorials from the Ramayana in the form of paintings. You will also get the chance to see Bharat Mata Temple, also called Mother India temple. Here you can see the undivided relief map of India carved out of marble.  Add to the list of beautiful temples visited with a trip to Birla Temple, also known as Marble Temple, another famous architectural structure dedicated to Lord Shiva. After a fascinating full day tour of Varanasi city, the tour will complete and you will be safely dropped back at the hotel.

Varanasi Recognitions: After early morning pickup at 5:30 am from your lodging, take a dawn boat ride on the holy Ganges Waterway. Witness wake-up routines performed at the riverside. Kashi Vishwanath Sanctuary: Subsequently, follow your aide on a short strolling visit through the old city's back streets and see the Kashi Vishwanath, perhaps of the holiest Hindu sanctuary Banaras Hindu University: Banaras Hindu University (pass By) Stop for breakfast (own expense), then, at that point, make a beeline for Banaras Hindu University at 10 AM. Spread out in 1916, BHU is the greatest University grounds in Asia. Visit the grounds and see the Bharat Kala Bhavan exhibition hall and the new Vishwanath Sanctuary (Birla Sanctuary), which is an imitation of the first Vishwanath Sanctuary. Durga Sanctuary: Durga Mandir, otherwise called Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Sanctuary, is perhaps of the most renowned sanctuary in the heavenly city of Varanasi. 12:30 PM, find out about the silk winding around customs of Varanasi, then have some time off for lunch (own cost). A short time later, travel around eight miles (13 km) to Sarnath to take in Dhamekh Stupa, known as where the Buddha gave his most memorable message. You'll likewise visit the Archeological Gallery, which elements that date to the third century BC (shut Fridays). Sarnath: Sarnath is a spot found 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi close to the conversion of the Ganges and the Varuna waterways in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha previously showed the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha appeared through the illumination of Kondanna. Dasaswamedh Ghat: At 5 PM Ganges to see the cremation grounds, then, return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the night Ganga Aarti ceremony function. Your visit closes with a re-visitation of your inn around 8 PM.

Begin your tour bright and early at 5:00 AM. You will be picked up from the lobby of your hotel to proceed towards Assi Ghat where the Morning Aarti (Subh e Banaras) takes place. The vibrant sound of the mantras, recited by the pundits during Aarti, will leave you spellbound. After that, proceed back to the hotel for morning breakfast. Later, leave for a city tour of Varanasi. During this part of the tour you will visit Banaras Hindu University, Asia's largest residential university, Birla Temple (Vishwanath Temple), the Bharat Kala Bhawan museum, Monkey Temple, Durga Temple and Bharat Mata Temple.  Hotel drop-off at the end of the tour.

Begin the first day of your trip with a pickup from your hotel or other desired place in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram. Start with a half-day city tour of Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and India Gate. Drive by Parliament House and the President's Palace. After that, proceed to Agra via a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival in Agra, check in to your hotel.  On day 2, you will get up before sunrise, and head to the Taj Mahal to watch the sun come up over this world-famous monument. You will spend two hours exploring the site. After that, return to your hotel for breakfast and to check out, and then spend an hour visiting the Agra Fort. You will then start the 5-hour drive to Jaipur. After breakfast the following day, you will enjoy a guided tour of the Amber Fort. Next, visit the Jal Mahal, a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake, followed by the Maharaja’s City Palace. Drive past the beautiful Hawa Mahal, a large structure built so the women of the royal household could observe the streets outside whilst remaining hidden.  After breakfast on day 4, you will be transferred to Jaipur airport for your domestic flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.  In the morning of day 5, you will be driven to Assi Ghat, where you will watch the Hindu fire ceremony rituals performed by women priests. Next, enjoy a sunrise boat tour on the River Ganges to see the Ghats of this ancient city. After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Varanasi which includes the Banaras Hindu University and its temple, a traditional school where children are learning an ancient version of Sanskrit, and a historical wrestling ground.  On day 6, if you have not chosen the option with a return flight to Delhi, you will be transferred to a location of your choice in Varanasi. If you have chosen the option with the flight, upon arrival at Delhi airport, you’ll be dropped off at a location of your choice in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram.