Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total duration (8 hours) includes the transportation duration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest living cities and the oldest continuously inhabited city. In this Varanasi tour, we experience the cultural heritage of 3000 years at the spectacular Ganga Aarti on the river Ganges, a boat ride through the history of this ancient city, Kashi Vishwanath temple, an ancient University, and the streets of Kashi.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Indian lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance charges
Guide
Beverages
Itinerary
1
Varanasi
We will walk through the streets of Varanasi to get a feel for one of the oldest living cities in the world. Street food is also an integral part of the city’s culture. Some of the local delicacies are hot kachoris paans, sweets, lassi, and thadai.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
New Vishwanath Temple
Varanasi is a city of a thousand temples. We will visit a temple and it will be a fascinating experience to see 5000-year-old traditions alive. Our guide will put in perspective, the role of temple in the society and why it continues to play an important role in the daily lives of Indians.
1 hour
3
Banaras Hindu University
After lunch, we will visit Banaras Hindu University, one of India’s most famous universities. Established in 1916, Banaras Hindu University is spread over 1300 acres and has 30000 students making it one of the largest universities of Asia.
1 hour
4
Bharat Kala Bhavan
We will next visit the Indian art museum, Bharat Kala Bhawan. It has a magnificent collection of Buddhist and Hindu sculptures, pictures, manuscripts, Mughal miniatures, paintings, brocade textiles, contemporary art forms and bronze statues, Pottery, metal craft, ivory goods, jewelry, terracotta beads, and miniature paintings.
1 hour
5
Ghats of Varanasi
In the evening we will come to the banks of the Ganges, the holiest of all rivers in India. We will witness one of the most spectacular ceremonies. In this grand spectacle, thousands of pilgrims pray to the river goddess. The prayer ceremony includes incense sticks, lamps, and fire
Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest living cities and the oldest continuously inhabited city. In this Varanasi tour, we experience the cultural heritage of 3000 years at the spectacular Ganga Aarti on the river Ganges, a boat ride through the history of this ancient city, Kashi Vishwanath temple, an ancient University, and the streets of Kashi.
