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Highlights of the Varanasi & Sarnath (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
(3) Reviews
Varanasi
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 has a different experiences to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn. We coupled all these with an excursion to Sarnath which allows you to learn how this huge faith was founded and handcrafted the beautiful Highlights of Varanasi & Sarnath Tour in order to understand the true essence of Varanasi, its past, its spiritual journey & the roots of Buddhism. 1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, and famous tourist destinations of Varanasi customized based on your requirement. 2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, stupas, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys, the myriad temple spires o...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport or outside city limit transfer
Lunch
Bottled water
Highlights of the Varanasi & Sarnath (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)
(3) Reviews
Varanasi
About
Varanasi has a different experiences to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn. We coupled all these with an excursion to Sarnath which allows you to learn how this huge faith was founded and handcrafted the beautiful Highlights of Varanasi & Sarnath Tour in order to understand the true essence of Varanasi, its past, its spiritual journey & the roots of Buddhism. 1. Visit Sarnath's Buddhist Trails, and famous tourist destinations of Varanasi customized based on your requirement. 2. Capture the beauty of ancient ruins, stupas, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys, the myriad temple spires o...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport or outside city limit transfer
Lunch
Bottled water
Itinerary
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Sarnath
Sarnath; an important Buddhist pilgrim spot, where Buddha made his first sermon after getting enlightenment. In this excursion to Sarnath is the best way to know how this religion was born and explore one of its holy cities.
1 hour
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Archaeological Buddhist Remains of Sarnath
We will visit the Sarnath Museum, which is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the collection of Buddhist remains.
30 minutes
3
Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Visit the Sarang Nath, dedicated to the god Shiva and whose name also famed as "deer lord".
30 minutes
4
Dhamek Stupa
Visit the Dhamek Stupa as it was the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon and it reveales the eightfold path leading to nirvana.
30 minutes
5
Chaukhandi Stupa
Visit the Chaukhandi Stupa - the spot where Buddha was reunited with the panchavargiya bhikshus or his five companions.
30 minutes
6
Ramnagar Fort
Explore this majestic palace which is a combination of architectural excellence and astronomical brilliance constructed by the King of Banaras in the year 1750 AD.
1 hour
7
Banaras Ghats
Most of the Varanasi ghats are more than 300 years old and there nearly 88 ghats. Most Popular and oldest ghats of all these are the Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat.
1 hour
8
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
Visit the holiest of Shiva temples where main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha meaning the Ruler of the universe. Explore the other small temples in the complex as well as a small well known wisdom well
30 minutes
9
Assi Ghat
Visit the the furthest south of the main ghat and Shri Durga Temple
30 minutes
10
Manikarnika Ghat
Visit the Burning Ghat where dead bodies are burnt here regularly. It is holiest among the sacred riverfronts, alongside the river Ganga, known for if a dead human cremated, the soul finds salvation/Moksha
30 minutes
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Dasaswamedh Ghat
Visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat which is the oldest and holiest ghat and heart of the action where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening. Walk around the other Ghats of Kashi and learn energy transformation techniques that will help you balance the energy system within you.
30 minutes
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Varanasi
Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva.
