Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride on the River Ganges
Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi is considered to be the holiest city of the Hindus. On this day-tour of Varanasi, take an early morning boat ride on the River Ganges and see some of the rituals of the pilgrims to this city. Visit the famous Kashi-Vishwanath temple and the largest University campus of Asia. See the town of Sarnath where the Buddha gave his first sermon and witness the spectacular evening prayers by the River Ganges, Ganga Aarti.
Highlights • Morning boat ride on the River Ganges • Visit to Banaras Hindu University • Mother India Temple • Visit to the town of Sarnath • Evening prayers, Ganga Aarti, on the banks of the River Ganges
Options
1-8 Travelers
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
What's included in Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride on the River Ganges
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and taken to the banks of the River Ganges where you will take a boat ride. Watch the sunrise and witness the morning rituals performed by the pilgrims on the riverside steps. Later continue on a walking tour of the adjoining lanes which almost always lead to a temple.
Banaras Hindu University
After breakfast drive down to the 100 year old Banaras Hindu University located on the outskirts of the city.
Bharat Kala Bhavan
Take a tour of the sprawling campus and visit the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, an art and archaeological museum located within the campus. Also within the campus is an exact replica of the original Vishwanath Temple.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Boat cruise on the River Ganges
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Archaeological Museum in Sarnath remains closed on Fridays.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
