The power of Yoga is amplified when it is practiced in the surroundings of the Ganga Ghats at the peaceful time of Sunrise. And when the teacher is someone with the aura of peace and inner happiness, the experience is magical!
In this Buddhist Circuit Excursion Tour 11 Nights 12 Days includes all Buddhist essential features where our travelers can get full religious experience. Tour will start in Varanasi & ends in Lucknow. Tourist interest such as cultural places, historical places, ivory, Stupas, Monuments, Museums as well as Gardens and lakes that would simply leave an incredible mark in your mind.
Highlights
• Sarnath (Dhamekh Stupa, the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological museum).
• Morning boat ride on the River Ganges.
• Bodhgaya- Mahabodhi Temple, Thai Temple and Bodhi Tree
• Visit the ruins of Nalanda and Rajgir
• Kushinagar- Mahaparinirvana Temple and Mukutbandhan Stupa
• Lumbini- Birthplace of lord Buddha
This Varanasi tour offers an immersive spiritual and cultural experience. Starting at sunrise with the Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat, travelers witness a beautiful morning ritual. A yoga session by the ghats adds a peaceful, meditative element, followed by a rare classical dance performance. A serene boat ride along the Ganges reveals the city's iconic ghats, each with its own story. Concluding with a heritage walk through Varanasi's ancient alleys, this tour connects travelers deeply to the traditions and vibrant life of one of the world’s oldest cities.
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Boat tour is very famous in varanasi. In this tour you will understand the Hindu prayer and you will walk by boat in river Ganga and it will give you peaceful experience.
Varanasi - the city of religious importance attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims every day who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters. But the city has a lot more to offer other than the temples and the various culturally rich ghats. The local street dishes and traditional items are equally famous and worth experiencing.
This tour takes you away from the ghats on to the local street to experience the infamous taste of the Indian culinary. Let our guide take you through the streets of Varanasi and help you with the best of the street food. Taste some of the famous dishes - Samosa, Jalebi, Chaat and drinks - Lassi, Rabdi, and Kesar Milk that will help you soak in the essence of the city.
Spare some time to also to visit the local market and shop at the most reasonable prices with the help of our guide. Don't miss to have a look at the 'Benarsi Saree' and try the local 'Benarsi Paan'.
The tour ends by dropping the guests near Assi ghat where the guests can continue with their day.
Experience Varanasi in the wee hours, when the true beauty of the town comes alive! Witness the sunrise with Ganga aarti at the ghat, along with a visit to Akhada (local wrestling pit where Indian martial arts are practiced by men) , also visit the revered and mystical Lolark Kund ( pond) which is believed to have magical powers in its waters and end this all with a heavenly local breakfast.
With this unique guided 2 day tour of Varanasi from Delhi you get an opportunity to get immersed in the local customs and traditions of one of the world's oldest living cities. We will take you through the Sunrise and sunset boat rides on the Ganga River, tour Hindu and Buddhist sites. A professional local guide will help you to get the in-depth experience of the culture, that you may not discover on your own.
-Convenient private AC vehicle throughout the tour.
-All entrance fees and train passes included.
-Private evening and morning boat ride to witness prayer ceremonies and tour to Sarnath with local Guide.
-Explore the local areas and streets on foot.
-Visit pilgrim's stones and Ganga Ghats.
We provide you a very family friendly atmosphere so that you can be comfortable while enjoying this tour and getting to know about the history of our Banaras and get to know about kashi vishnath temples and Ganga aarti
Varanasi is regarded as the spiritual capital of India, thus attracting a lot of pilgrims every day. The city has many temples dedicated to different deities holding great importance in the Hindu religion. But since India is home to diversity where many religions are practiced, Varanasi is not different.
Our guide would meet you at the designated meeting point, the tour is centered around Goddess, their significance in mythology and different aspects of Indian culture. Explore the creative and powerful divine feminine in the city of the Goddess!
In many societies, the divine feminine is often overlooked – but in Varanasi, she is everywhere! We visit Goddess temples of the city, the unfixed border between “devotion” and “tantra”, and explore the fluid nature of her worship, We will see how the physical presence of the goddess is tangible in her temples, much more than the abstraction of some male deities.
Je m'appelle Rakesh, guide francophone à Varanasi. Je suis né et j'ai grandi dans cette ville, où ma famille vit depuis de nombreuses générations, ce qui me permet de connaître ses coins cachés. Je vous invite à découvrir Banaras comme un local, en explorant ses traditions, son histoire et sa religion. Varanasi regorge de secrets, et il est difficile pour un visiteur de tout découvrir seul. Si vous souhaitez vraiment ressentir l'ambiance de cette ville fascinante, n'hésitez pas à me contacter.
Varanasi (Benares, Kashi) has been home to many saints, and peculiar clan of sadhus or ascetics. Varanasi has been nurturing different schools of thoughts in Hinduism. This tour is a unique as it combines short walking tours as well as transport based tour with a guide.
Personalized Experience:
Small group or private tours ensuring deeper connection and flexible pacing.
2. Hidden Gems:
Exploration of lesser-known ghats and temples that most tours skip, offering authentic local insight.
3. Cultural Immersion:
Opportunities to engage with locals, witness morning rituals, and even participate in simple ceremonies.
4. Expert Local Guides:
Knowledgeable, passionate guides who share fascinating stories, spiritual context, and historical details.
5. Premium Ganga Aarti Viewpoint:
Reserved or exclusive spots for watching the Aarti ceremony, away from the crowds.
6. Sunrise Boat Ride:
Peaceful, guided boat ride at dawn for stunning views and quiet reflection—ideal for photography and serenity.
7. Responsible Tourism:
Eco-friendly practices, support for local artisans or communities, and respectful cultural interactions.
First the blazing camphor lamp and then the many flamed aarti lamps are raised high and then arched back to the water, the dark river reflecting the golden flames as Ganges accepts the worship. It is the Ganges that gives Varanasi its spiritual resonance.
A day trip from Varanasi to Bodhgaya offers a rich immersion in Buddhism. With a private car and tour guide at your service, you'll delve into the essence of this religion.
The unique thing about Varanasi is its cultural, architectural and religious diversity. If you are done exploring the regular highlights of Varanasi and want to see hidden gems of city not like the regular touristic tours this half day sightseeing tour is the best option.
We have hand crafted this Hidden Gems of Varanasi to offer you a rich heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy.
1. Experience the prominent yet unexplored destination of Varanasi with our English speaking guide on this sightseeing tour by car.
2. Get the glimpse of Ramnagar Fort & Shastri Home, Banaras Hindu University & Bharat Kala Bhawan, Tomb of Lal Khan & Alamgir Mosque, Shri Durga Temple & Assi Ghat along with other sites.
3. Indulge in conversations to understand vintage Varanasi, it's historic aspect, its culture, beliefs and local trivia to develop a great perspective of city.
4. Local Food Tasting (Complimentary)
Take the worry out of your departure to Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS) Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
We are Varanasi-based Tour Operator with a Team of Local Experts. Our tour expert will give the best experience to the guest. In this tour you will see the famous Ganga Aarti which is a cultural ritual is a form of prayer, See How people Connect with GOD.
Visit famous Manikarnika Ghat which is Burning Ghat. It is believed that people who cremeated here will be FREE from the CYCLE OF DEATH.
Varanasi is a place full of History.
Our Tour Expert will explain the Cultural and Historical details about the Event, and Ghats.
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Explore India’s spiritual capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Take a boat along the Ganges River and learn about why it's so sacred to Hindus. Visit the holy site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, followed by a guided walk of Varanasi’s old streets and alleys. Watch the sacred ritual of Aarti from the ghat or the water to conclude your tour.
It's a special walk in which we take our guests to the narrow lanes of the old city through the labyrinth alleyways exploring the Ancient temples, Heritage buildings, Manikarnika Ghat (biggest cremation ground), Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Nepali temple, Underground temple, Alamgir Mosque, Old markets, Vishalakshi temple (Shakti Peeth), Blue lassi shop (one of the best place to drink lassi in Varanasi).
The best part of the tour is that we explain about our culture, religion, tradition and about our Hindu gods as well as amazing facts and interesting stories.
We provide you a very family friendly atmosphere so that you can be comfortable while enjoying this tour and getting to know about the history of our Banaras and get to know about various temples, ghats and rituals and the holy Ganges River.
This city has so much to offer to its sightseers that none of them can ever says, “I had enough of it.” This holy city has attracted wanderers from across the globe. Plus you'll get the services of Licensed experienced Guide who'll not only share his knowledge of the city with you but also share his personal experiences and so on.
Planning A Trip To Varanasi? Here's our list of Top Tourist Places To Visit In Varanasi. The old city has great places that never fade in your memory once you visit the place. Varanasi is located on the banks of the famous and mighty river Ganges.
The Bengali Tola walk through the narrow alleys of Varanasi is a rich cultural walk, which takes you through the heart of the residential areas in the old city, where the Bengali community had been living for generations. It gives you an opportunity to learn about specifics of Bengali culture and understand how people have lived here for thousands of year.
Highlights:
• Rich Cultural Walk through the heart of the Old City
• Kali Temple
• Spectacular Ganges Ghat
