Private tour of Varanasi with official tour guide
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About This Tour in Varanasi
Why Visit Varanasi?
Varanasi, India offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Varanasi provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Varanasi
You can reach Varanasi, India by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- The best tour of varanasi with official tour guide and boat in morning
What's Not Included
- No transport will be provided in this tour, but transports (private) can be arranged on request.
- Entrance tickets of monuments and Tippings
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Walkable
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Pickup Half day tours means evening Arati
Evening ceremony which is known and called as Arati 3 hours
Evening ceremony which is known and called as Arati. Hindu way of worship, which is basically an event organized every day to give thanks to river Ganges. Normally Hindu worship is done privately, but this worship [aarti] ceremony is done on the riverbank of Ganges openly and publicly. It is only of its kind, therefore attracts thousands of people daily to witness it. This Hindu ritual of saying thanks is very unique and surreal. It started a few years ago but making its importance rapidly to the world. Almost 90 percent of the tourists who comes to Varanasi attend this prayer ceremony for sure. This grand event start time depends on sunset and therefore vary month to month. It goes for 45 minutes and is very engaging.
Pickup from hotel and full day tour
Morning boat ride + heritage city walk & Sarnath and Silk weaving tours 8 hours
Morning boat ride + heritage city walk & Sarnath and Silk weaving tours. About an hour boat ride which starts early in the morning before sunrise and get completed after sunrise. It includes two crematoriums (Burning Ghats) , bathing and rituals, After boat ride tourists will be taken to walk showing them heritage sites of City including street life, lanes, alleys Golden temple, mosque and bazar / Breakfast/ After breakfast Sarnath will be shown to tourists.Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrim spot located near Varanasi. The city is famous for being the first place where Lord Buddha preached for the first time after gaining enlightenment. Attractions of Sarnath are stupas, Ashokan piller, lion capital, archeological site and archeological museum. Varanasi is also a great centre of silk weaving. Silk weaving is a manufacturing industry in Varanasi. Varanasi is known throughout India for its production of very fine silk and Banarasi saris. Weaving is typically done within the household. Sightseeing of silk weaving can be shown if travellers wish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
