Private Varanasi Holi Tour with Boat Ride, Guide & Breakfast

Private Varanasi Holi Tour with Boat Ride, Guide & Breakfast

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About This Tour in Varanasi

Celebrate the Festival of Colors like never before on this private Holi tour of Varanasi! Start your day with a peaceful sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, witness the ghats come alive with vibrant Holi festivities, and join locals in joyful color play. Enjoy a traditional breakfast and explore the city’s sacred lanes with an expert guide who shares the stories behind this ancient celebration. A perfect blend of culture, color, and spirituality — an unforgettable Holi experience in India’s spiritual heart!

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

  • Private Air-Condition Vehicle
  • Pickup from within Varanasi,Hotel,Train Station or Airport.
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Walking tour of Varanasi.
  • All applicable taxes
  • All mention sightseeing places
  • Sunrise boat ride on Ganges River

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Tips

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 40 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Early Morning pick up as per Hotel Location 10 hours

Early Morning pick up as per Hotel Location. Transfer to Ganges, enjoy boat ride across the river Ganges.Visit the numerous temples alongside river Ganga and get a closer view of Hinduism being in Varanasi. Observe the daily life of the natives.Later the City Tour Towards statrt with ( BHU ) Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi.Durga and Monkey Temple . Sarnath post lunch to get the glimpses of Buddhist monuments and edifices covering Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Mulagadha Kuti Vihar. In the evening, witness the major attraction of Varanasi - The grand Aarti ceremony performed by several priests on the banks of River Ganges. You will get to hear the majestic blended sound of Sanskrit mantras, drums, bells and cymbals.Later little walk and drop back to Hotel

Banaras Hindu University 1 hour

Banaras Hindu University.formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya.With over 30,000 students residing in campus, it claims the title of largest residential university in Asia.

Durga (Monkey) Temple 1 hour

Durga (Monkey) Temple. ... It is devoted to Durga, the terrifying aspect of Shiva's consort, Parvati, and the embodiment of Shakti (divine female energy), and was built in a typical north Indian style, with an ornate shikhara in five segments, symbolizing the elements.

Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east... 1 hour

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.

Chaukhandi Stupa is an important Buddhist stupa in... 1 hour

Chaukhandi Stupa is an important Buddhist stupa in Sarnath, located 8 kilometres from Cantt Railway Station Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Stupas have evolved from burial mounds and serve as a shrine for a relic of the Buddha.

Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India 1 hour

Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath, by the Archaeological Survey of India. Sarnath is located near Varanasi,

This modern temple has been erected by the Mahabodhi Society 1 hour

This modern temple has been erected by the Mahabodhi Society. It has excellent frescoes made by Kosetsu Nosu, Japan's foremost painter and is a rich repository of Buddhist literature. The ancient Mulagandha Kuti Temple is among the brick ruins of Sarnath.

ceremony performed by several priests on the banks of River Ganges 2 hours

ceremony performed by several priests on the banks of River Ganges. You will get to hear the majestic blended sound of Sanskrit mantras, drums, bells and cymbals.

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