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Upon Arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. As religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the oldest living city in India as well as one of the world’s most ancient cities.Later this evening take a rickshaw ride through the streets of Varanasi to the Ghats of the River Ganges to witness the Pooja ceremony of Ganga Aarti (A Prayer ceremony).
After breakfast rise early this morning to commence your cruise on the River Ganges to view the ghats at sunrise when they are abuzz with activity. The devotees perform their ablutions in the river or offer prayers to the rising sun. As you cruise along the river you will have an ideal vantage point to view these activities .Please Note: it is inappropriate to take photos of any burning Ghats, as this a funeral ceremony.Return to your hotel to freshen up before commencing a brief sightseeing tour of Varanasi. We start by visiting some of the important temples like Bharat Mata Mandir, a unique temple inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, which interestingly houses one the most perfect relief maps of India and is dedicated to Mother India. Another is the Durga Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, consort of Lord Shiva.Afterwards we drive through the largest residential university of Asia, Banaras Hindu University, founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya where we visit the new Vishwantah Temple in the university campus.The afternoon you will visit Buddhist sites at Sarnath. It is the fabled place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples expounding the principles of Buddhism. The ruins here date back to as far as the 3rd Century BC.
After breakfast your morning is at leisure.Transfer to Varanasi Airport for your flight to Delhi (any available afternoon Flight), where upon arrival you will be transferred to onward flight.

02 Night hotel accommodation sharing twin room and inclusive of all taxes |
Daily buffet breakfast at hotel of stay |
Transportation using air-conditioned vehicle |
English speaking local guides for sightseeing |
Monument entrance fees (single visit) |
Boat Ride at Varanasi |
Government taxes - GST Domestic Air ticket
. Traditional welcome on arrival with flower garlands |
International Airfare
Optional activities
Lunch, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Entrance Fees to Archeological sites & museums
Personal expenses
Certain meals not included please refer to Inclusions and notes
Standard Hotels (3*) |
Superior Hotels (4*) |
Hotel Costa River OR Similar |
Meraden Grand OR Similar |