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Varanasi: 3-Hour Evening Aarti Tour with Boat Ride

1. Varanasi: 3-Hour Evening Aarti Tour with Boat Ride

Start your journey through Varanasi with hotel pickup and travel to Dasaswamedh Ghat. Here, board the boat for a tour of the Ganges river. During the 1-hour boat ride, experience the beautiful sunset as you and watch traditional ceremonies taking place on the riverbank, performed by Hindu priests and devotees. Observes the traditional cremation ceremony at Manikarnika Ghat, where the human body is brought to its final rest. Later, walk through the narrow lanes of Varanasi as your guide shares stories of the city's culture and history. After this, finish your tour with drop off back at your hotel.

Private Tour :Holy Ganges River & Varanasi Guided Tour

2. Private Tour :Holy Ganges River & Varanasi Guided Tour

Start your day early and head to the Dasaswamedh Ghat to take a boat ride on the Ganges River. This is one of the best ways to experience the city's morning rituals and see the ghats (riverfront steps) come to life. You'll get to see locals taking a dip in the holy river, performing puja (prayers), and offering flowers and sweets to the gods. You can also spot the famous Manikarnika Ghat, where Hindu cremations take place. Explore the old city: After your boat ride, take a walk through the old city of Varanasi, also known as the Kashi. The streets are narrow and chaotic, but they're full of energy and color. You'll see vendors selling flowers, sweets, and souvenirs, and you can stop at a chai stall for a cup of tea. Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. Visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum: For a dose of culture and history, head to the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, located on the Banaras Hindu University campus. This museum houses a large collection of art and artifacts from ancient India, including sculptures, paintings, and textiles. You can learn about the region's rich cultural heritage and admire the intricate craftsmanship of the objects on display. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch: After all that walking and exploring, it's time for a lunch break. Varanasi is known for its delicious vegetarian food, so find a local restaurant and try some of the city's specialties, such as chaat (savory snacks) or thali (a meal served on a platter with various dishes). You can also opt for a lassi (yogurt drink) to cool off from the heat. Visit the Sarnath Museum: If you have time, make your way to the Sarnath Museum, located about 10 km from Varanasi. This museum houses artifacts from the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, which is where the Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. You can see the famous Ashoka Pillar, which features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, and explore the ruins of the monasteries and stupas at the site. Later afternoon drop at your pre-booked Hotel In Varanasi.

Varanasi: Morning Guided Boat Ride with Yoga

3. Varanasi: Morning Guided Boat Ride with Yoga

The tour starts with a morning boat ride. Our representative will pick you up at 5:30am from your hotel lobby. From there, we will drive towards Dashashwamedh ghat and board a boat for a ride to Manikarnika ghat. On this boat ride, you will learn about the significance of various ghats from an expert guide. You will view numerous temples, and witness the morning rituals of people taking a dip in the holy Ganges. You will also visit the famous cremation ghat, Manikarnika, where last rites are practiced.  After deboarding at the Manikarnika ghat, you will walk across the narrow lanes towards Assi ghat. There you will enjoy an hour-long yoga lesson from Yogini Smiriti before being returned to your hotel. 

Varanasi Tour Package 2 days and 1 Nights

4. Varanasi Tour Package 2 days and 1 Nights

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.

From Varanasi: 3 Days Varanasi Prayagraj Tour Package

5. From Varanasi: 3 Days Varanasi Prayagraj Tour Package

Day 1- Arrival Varanasi Upon your landing at Varanasi airport you will be received by our company staff. Here you will get straight transfer to your pre-booked hotel in Varanasi city. On the way you will visit the biggest center of Buddhism known as Sarnath where Gautam Buddha delivers his first speech to his followers. This site attracts millions of Buddhist tourists every year from all around the world. Check in to your hotel and takes rest. Your evening is pre- decides to enjoy watching the live prayer ceremony at river Ganges called Ganga Aarti. This is the most colorful and vibrating ceremony in which your presence will take you to a different world of spirituality and you can watch the traditions, rituals and special performances with naked eyes. After the evening ceremony you will head back to your hotel in Varanasi. Stay overnight at hotel. Day 2- Varanasi –Prayagraj Same day tour Post breakfast you will be leaving on the same day tour of Prayagraj earlier known as Allahabad which is a major religious site in Hindu religion. This is the place where a largest Human gathering fair “Kumbh Mela” performed at the banks of river after every 4 years.. Here you will see the confluence of three rivers The Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati at Sangam Ghat. Also enjoy the boat ride and visit the several ghats of Prayagraj. Later visit the famous hanuman temple there and click some pictures of the Allahabad fort built by Akbar the mughal emperor. Later you will be driven to Varanasi and our driver will drop you at the Hotel in Varanasi. Day 3- Varanasi Tour Wake up early morning and leave to enjoy the Boat ride at river Ganges which is a breathtaking experience for every tourist. Here you can click the most colorful pictures of sunrise where locals performing different kind of rituals. Also explore the different Ghats where many tourists and locals gather to admire the beauty and to experience the boat ride at Ganges. Afterwards come back to your hotel for quick breakfast. Later explore the famous Kashi vishwanath Temple, Kaal Bhairav Temple it is believed that the visit of Varanasi will not complete without the visit of Kal Bhairav Temple, Then visit the Sankat Mochan temple dedicate to Lord Hanuman and Bharat Mata temple where you can see the pre independence map of India made by Marble structure. Later our driver will drop you at your hotel or Airport in Varanasi

9 - Days Complete Buddha Tour from Delhi

6. 9 - Days Complete Buddha Tour from Delhi

Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi. Meet the driver in Delhi & transfer to the hotel. In evening time, Take a traditional rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the oldest and busiest market in New Delhi. Night Spend in Delhi hotel. Day 2 : Delhi To Bodhgaya by flight. (3 Hrs) Your Buddhist Trail tour begins today. Upon arrival at Gaya airport & transfer to hotel. Bodh Gaya Temple : In evening time, pay a brief visit to the world heritage site of Mahabodhi Temple & drive to Neranchara River, Sujata Village etc. Night spend in Bodhgaya hotel. Day 3 : Bodhgaya Sight Seen. Afer breakfast, Visit Mahabodhi Buddha temple & walk around the deer park. Then see the monastery ruins area. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chinese Monastery etc. Night spend in Bodhgaya hotel. Day 4 : Bodhgaya To Rajgir & Nalanda (80 Kms) 2 Stops. Griddhakuta Peak : After early morning breakfast, proceed for a sight seen tour of Rajgir & Nalanda. Rajgir is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site as Buddha had spent 12 years here. Visit Ajatshatru's fort, Venuvana, Swarna Bhandar & the Cyclopean wall. Nalanda University : Then proceed to Nalanda University. Nalanda, founded in the 5th century BC, was one of the world's great universities. Night Spend in Rajgir hotel. Day 5 : Rajgir To Kushinagar via Vaishali (300 KM/6 Hrs). After breakfast, Proceed with your drive to Kushinagar. En route to visit Vaishali. Day 6 : Kushinagar To Lumbini. (170 KM/3 Hrs). Take an early breakfast. Visit Kushinagar. It is one of the four sacred places related to the Lord Buddha, where he attained Mahaparinirvana (salvation). Then see other famous attractions like the Indo-Japanese Temple, Burmese Temple etc. Lumbini : Lord Buddha was born at Lumbini. Proceed for a tour of this charming city Lumbini & its temples of Lord Buddha. After finish this tour , check in Lumbini hotel. Day 7 : Lumbini to Varanasi (280 KM/6 Hrs). After an early morning breakfast, check out your hotel and embark on a drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival, check-in Varanasi hotel. Ganga Arati in Varanasi : In the evening, Arti Ritual is performed by the local priest of the temple at the Banks of Ganga. Night spend in Varanasi hotel. Day 8 : Varanasi Sight Seen. Sarnath : Visit the Sarnath, the deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma. Dhamek Stupa : A massive stone and brick structure t3.6 meters tall and 28 meters in diameter. Then Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Ghat & Banaras Hindu University etc. Night spend in Varanasi hotel. Day 9 : Departure to Onwards Destination from Varanasi. Dasaswamedh Ghat : Early morning, Proceed for a boat ride in the Ganga River during the sunrise in Varanasi. After breakfast catch your flight to your home destination, with marking the end of this tour.

14 Days Cover the Buddhist Trail with Nepal from Delhi

7. 14 Days Cover the Buddhist Trail with Nepal from Delhi

Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and Transfer to the hotel. Rest of time free for leisure or visit market own self. Night spend in Delhi hotel. Day 2 : Delhi To Patna (Vaishali) by flight. (Duration 3 Hrs). Transfer to the airport after breakfast to board the flight to Patna. Visit some of the major attractions around Vaishali like the Ashoka Pillar & three Buddha Stupas etc. Night spend in Patna hotel. Day 3 : Patna To Rajgir (95 KM/2 Hrs) En route see the Nalanda. See the Nalanda on the way. Nalanda was an acclaimed Mahavihara, A large Buddhist monastery. Get to Rajgir, just 15 km from Nalanda. Explore the complex of temples and monasteries. Night spend in Rajgir Hotel. Day 4 : Rajgir To Bodhgaya (70 KM/2 Hrs) En route see the Mahakala Caves. Proceed to Bodhgaya via Mahakala Caves. Visit ancient Dungeshwari Cave Temples, also known as Mahakala Caves. Arrive in Bodhgaya & check-in at the hotel. Day 5 : Bodhgay Sight Seen. Visit the place where Prince Siddhartha reached the Buddha state. There is a magnificent Mahabodhi Temple. Night spend in Bodhgaya hotel. Day 6 : Bodhgaya To Varanasi (260 KM/5 Hrs ). Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. "The Golden Temple" for its striking spire — plated in some 800 kilograms of pure gold. Visit Manikarnika Ghat, And see the perpetual cremations that happen on this ghat. Night spend in Varanasi hotel. Day 7 : Visit Sarnath from Varanasi (20 KM/ 30 mints). Visit the Sarnath , The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma. Explore Dhamek Stupa, a massive stone and brick structure that's 43.6 meters tall and 28 meters in diameter. Return to Varanasi in the evening. Night spend in Varanasi hotel. Day 8 : Varanasi To Kushinagar (240 KM/5 Hrs). It is one of the four sacred places related to Lord Buddha. See other popular attractions like the Indo-Japanese Temple, Burmese Temple, Chinese Temple, Thai Temple, etc. Night spend in Kushinagar hotel. Day 9 : Kushinagar To Shravasti (240 KM/5 Hrs). Leave for Shravasti. Its most important religious place was the Jetavana Monastery. Night spend in Shravasti hotel. Day 10 : Shravasti To Lumbini in Nepal ( 215 KM/5 Hrs). Lumbinī is the place where Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama. Night spend in Lumbini hotel. Day 11 : A day tour of Kapilavastu tour from Lumbini ( 50 KM/ 1 Hr). Visit Kapilavastu (Nepal). Kapilavastu (“Place of Kapila”) is the name of the city where Siddhartha Gautama grew up Return to Lumbini. Night spend in Lumbini hotel. Day 12 : Lumbini - Gorakhpur - Delhi Leave Lumbini for Gorakhpur Airport (145 KM/3 Hrs). And take Delhi flight. Transfer to a Delhi hotel later in the evening. Night spend in Delhi hotel. Day 13 : Delhi Sight Seen. See Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple etc. Night spend in Delhi hotel. Day 14 : Delhi Sight Seen with end of this tour. See the Chandni Chowk market with drop off guest their desire place in Delhi, with marking end of this tour.

Varanasi: Half-Day City Tour and Evening Aarti (Worship)

8. Varanasi: Half-Day City Tour and Evening Aarti (Worship)

Your tour of Varanasi, one of the holy cities of India will start at 2:00 P.M. Your guide will be waiting for your arrival at your hotel lobby and you will drive to Dasaswamedh Ghat. When you arrive, you will start your boat ride on the Ganges River.   During this 1-hour boat ride, you will see a beautiful sunset and ceremonies happening on the banks of Ganges river, performed by Hindu priests and devotees. Then you will be able to observe Hindu people cremated in Manikarnika Ghat (an auspicious ceremony), where the final resting of the human body takes place. At night, you will see different shows displaying Hindu culture on the banks of Manikarnika Ghat. It’s a colorful ceremony that happens every day and showcases the glorious Hindu culture. At the end of the ceremony, you will enjoy dinner at a popular rooftop restaurant, where you can take in the unforgettable views of the city. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.

From Varanasi: Varanasi Evening Aarti Tour with Boat Ride

9. From Varanasi: Varanasi Evening Aarti Tour with Boat Ride

In this tour package our chauffeur and representative will receive you from your designated hotel in Varanasi at around 5 pm and your journey starts towards the Dashaswamedah Ghat which is one of the most sacred ghat of the Varanasi city. Upon reaching you will get in the river cruise (Boat) to explore the magnificent views of ancient Varanasi city from river side. In this one hour boat ride you will explore more than 80 ghats of this holy city and enjoy watching the different ceremonies and rituals performed on these ghats. You will also explore the Manikarnika ghat which is famous for death ceremonies. After the visit you will be coming back to Dashaswamedha ghat to attend the evening aarti ceremony. Most of the tourists and pilgrims gather at Dashaswamedha Ghat to enjoy watching the live ceremony. This ceremony is a combination of musical performance, devotional songs, tradition and culture. After attending the one hour ceremony you will explore the markets which are famous for religious article shopping. Then head back to your hotel and here the tour is over.

From Varanasi: Varanasi & Bodhgaya Tour Package

10. From Varanasi: Varanasi & Bodhgaya Tour Package

Day 01:- Arrival at Varanasi Upon arrival at Varanasi airport we will receive you and you will be transferred to your hotel in Varanasi en-route visiting Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Stay overnight at your pre-booked hotel. Day 02:- Varanasi Early morning you enjoy Boat ride in the Holy River Ganges and enjoy watching the different ritual performed at the bank of river Ganges also you will take a holy snan at river Ganges during your boat ride. Afterwards come back to your hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon proceed to visit the city tour of Varanasi visit the famous temples like –, Sankat Mochan temple, Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas temple and finally to (BHU) Banaras Hindu University. Afterwards enjoy your lunch and then proceed to visit the Ghats like Harischandra Ghat, Dashahwamedha Ghat, and Manikarnika Ghat where you can see the death rituals of Hindu religion. In the evening enjoy the grand prayer ceremony at river Ganges called Evening Aarti where thousands of pilgrims coming all over the world to attend the grand prayer ceremony at river Ganges. Come back to your hotel for the overnight stay. Day 03:- Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Gaya After breakfast, check out from the hotel and you will be driven to Bodhgaya. It will take nearly 6 hours to reach Bodhgaya. On arrival in Bodhgaya check into the hotel and Later you drive to Gaya which is only 18 Kms for your hotel. After Pind Daan you will be driven back your hotel in Bodhgaya. (In Gaya no hotels for stay) Day 04:- Bodhgaya –Varanasi After breakfast check out from the hotel and start your sightseeing of Bodhgaya with visit of Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, and different monasteries. Later you will be driven to Varanasi; on arrival in Varanasi our driver will drop you at the airport to catch your flight for Next destination

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