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Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour Including Ganges Boat Ride
Varanasi
Important Information
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Experience the highlights of Varanasi on a private full-day tour, starting with a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Explore key sites like Sarnath’s Dhamekh Stupa, with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Travel comfortably with private transport and end the day with a sunset boat ride and the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
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Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning Boat Ride
Bottled water
Toll tax
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Private Guide
Drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Monument Fee
Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour Including Ganges Boat Ride
Varanasi
About
Experience the highlights of Varanasi on a private full-day tour, starting with a serene sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Explore key sites like Sarnath’s Dhamekh Stupa, with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests. Travel comfortably with private transport and end the day with a sunset boat ride and the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in Japanese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning Boat Ride
Bottled water
Toll tax
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Private Guide
Drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Monument Fee
Itinerary
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Varanasi
Driver Pickup You From Your Hotel In Varanasi Process to City Tour With Guide
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Assi Ghat
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.
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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.
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Banaras Hindu University
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
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Bharat Mata Temple
Mother India Temple, built in 1918 and housing an unusual marble relief map of the Indian subcontinent. At 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).
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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. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore
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Sankat Mochan Temple
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman, in his form as "Sankat Mochan," meaning the "reliever from trouble
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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
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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.
