Varanasi Sightseeing Tour with Sarnath
Varanasi is located on the west bank of the river Ganga as it flows through the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. After attaining Nirvana, Buddha came to Varanasi in search of his five disciples. One of the oldest living cities of the world, Varanasi is held in high esteem by the Hindu devotees from all over. Once known as 'Kashi' and 'Banaras', the city of spiritual light - Varanasi lies on the banks of the holy river Ganga or the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh.
The eternal city, which is rich with its vibrant past, is believed to be the favorite place of the Hindu God Shiva, who is supposed to liberate the souls to receive moksha in the city of liberation or moksha - Varanasi.
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What's included in Varanasi Sightseeing Tour with Sarnath
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Ganges River
Varanasi Tour Pick up from the hotel in the early morning at 05:30 hrs to start your adventure on the amazing boat ride on the Ganges with mesmerizing views of the sunrise. Ganges River The Ganges River is most sacred in Hindu conventional. It is understood as the symbol of the Goddess Ganga. Hinduism holds that bathing in the river on certain occasions causes forgiveness of transgressions and benefit attain salvation. After the boat ride, drop off at your hotel for a morning breakfast. Again, pick up from the hotel at 09:30 hrs. and drive to Sarnath. At Sarnath, visit Dhamekha Stupa, Sarnath Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa.
Dhamek Stupa
Dhamek Stupa represents that place where the Buddha preached his first discourse to his first five disciples Sarnath. This park is said to be of great importance as Buddha gave his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment to his disciples, which revealed his “Eightfold Path.
The Sarnath Archaeological Museum is most prominent for the four-headed lion that was once on the Chile of the Ashoka Pillar, from the 3rd century BC. This is where Gautama Buddha delivered the first major sermon to his first five disciples after gaining enlightenment.
Inclusions
- 2 Mineral Water (500 ml) per person
- Boat ride at Ganges River
- Private Air Condition Vehicle.
- English Speaking Guide.
- Government Taxes.
- Shared Boat Ride on Holy River Ganges.
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Any Accommodation and meals.
- Entrance Fees at Monuments is on direct basis.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If pickup from outside city hotels / airport / railway station then it will be an additional charge, payable directly.
- Car Type: for one to tow people, four Seater Sedan.
- Car Type: for three to four people, five Seater Innova.
- Car Type: for five to eight people, twelve seater Tempo Traveller.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from Varanasi city hotels only.
