Day 01
Varanasi β Arrival + Ganga Arti
HIGHLIGHTS
Ganga Arti
Pickup from Airport/Railway station and check in to Hotel. In evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken to River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front). Can enjoy the Ganga Arti on Boat (optional and by own cost). Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
Day 02
Varanasi β Morning Boat Ride - Temple Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
Morning boat ride on the River Ganges, Vishwanath temple, Annpurna Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir, Sankat Mochan, Manas Mandir, BHU
Early morning, we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat (Boat Ride optional and by own cost). Later visit the most religious Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple. Come back to hotel for breakfast.
Later in noon, a fabulous city tour is arranged cover the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), Manas Mandir, Durga temple, BHU.
In evening have leisure time for shopping in Varanasi (optional and by your own). Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
Later in noon, a fabulous city tour is arranged cover the Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), Manas Mandir, Durga temple, BHU.
In evening have leisure time for shopping in Varanasi (optional and by your own). Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
Day 03
Varanasi β Sarnath + Ramnagar
HIGHLIGHTS
Sarnath, Ramnagar
After breakfast, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha temples, the Dhamekha stupa, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum.
Later we will visit Ramnagar Fort. Formerly the residence of Maharaja of Benaras, this 17th century stronghold is best seen from the river. Reached via a dilapidated bridge or by ferry during the monsoon season, the fort also contains an interesting museum that contains some elaborate relics. Expect to see everything from gruesome elephant traps to astrological clocks and razor-sharp swords.
Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
Later we will visit Ramnagar Fort. Formerly the residence of Maharaja of Benaras, this 17th century stronghold is best seen from the river. Reached via a dilapidated bridge or by ferry during the monsoon season, the fort also contains an interesting museum that contains some elaborate relics. Expect to see everything from gruesome elephant traps to astrological clocks and razor-sharp swords.
Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi.
Day 04
Varanasi - Drop to Airport/Railway station
HIGHLIGHTS
Drop
After Breakfast, have some leisure time. Later, drop to airport/Railway Station with pleasant memory of holy trip.