Ultimate 2 Days in Varanasi - Fully Guided Tour - Rooftop Dinner on Ganges

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Pick up From Airport - Sarnath - Ganga Aarti - Rooftop Dinner⌄

   Get Picked up from the hotel lobby & you will proceed to Sarnath. Sarnath is a place 13 km away from the city of Varanasi. This is the place where Buddha preached his first sermon to his five apostles and so Buddhism began from there. After that emperor, Ashoka created a number of stupas and monuments to spread Buddhism. Also in Sarnath, there are several animals and birds which get the matter of attraction(especially Deer Park).

   There are some of the remaining monasteries and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka in the Sarnath Museum. Return to the hotel, fresh up to explore more

   In the evening, you are going to get the most memorable moment of your life, because you will be taken to the River Ganges. Now you are going to witness Ganga Aarti, Which is the grand event during the evening. It starts at 5.00 P.m. where people around the world gather to be a part of the event. You can experience a great rapture during the process of Aarti. At Dashaswamedh Ghat, a group of young clergymen well garbed in silky saffron and white robs conduct this ceremony. Each clergyman takes up a specific spot in the Ghat and starts the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga. The ritual includes many oil lamps on snake hood lamps which are waves in a synced motion chanting some mantras at the same time. You can witness thousands of small oil lamps floating on the river that would look like countless stars on the water. The ritual is well choreographed and seen.

   After completing the Ganga Aarti get a delicious Dinner at Dolphin Rooftop Restaurant, watching the river & boat & Heritage, Cheers. Return to Hotel & Stay

   Walk along with the heritage of Varanasi "The Ghats" Start from Dashashwamedh Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat. you will witness sages ( Sadhus ), and life on the ghats of Varanasi, and you will see life and how people are cremated on the banks of the river at Manikarnika Ghat & many stories and facts about Varanasi with your professional tour Guide.

   Meals: Dinner: Rooftop Dinner ( No Beverages) at Dolphin Restaurant ( On the Ganges River )

   Overnight: 3-star Hotel Accommodation ( Private Room Inc. Breakfast) Deluxe Category Rooms. Check-in 12:00 Pm Check out at 11:00 AM

2. 2Boat Ride - Heritage Walk - Temples - Departure⌄

   Early morning, we will be taking to witness Morning Aarti at Assi Ghat for the welcoming sun God where you will get to see Havana, Aarti & Yoga. Later you will go for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience on the edge of the river Ganges you will see people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking a holy dip in the river Ganges. We will visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi via boat.

   The boat will drop you at Manikarnika Ghat. You will get a guided visit & explanation about the phenomenal place - Manikarnika Ghat. This is the only place in the world where the cremation takes place. Take a walk for 1 hour via this site and witness the ayurvedic oils that we are used to traditionally for some kind of medication & heritages/ ancient buildings, homes, temples, and architecture of Varanasi.

   While walking Kashi Vishwanath Corridor you will reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It was reconstructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. Note: Carry your passport copy as the same will be required to show to police while entering inside. Later, you will return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast. Learn interesting stories with your professional guide.

   After breakfast, we will take you on a “City Tour”. The journey starts from Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), Manas Mandir, and BHU, now the most religious. Amble around the oldest city of the world, visit one of the most sacred Hindu temples, walk through the narrow lane and also explore ancient mosques. Return to the hotel,

   Visit This Ghat for better photography it is the newest but most beautiful ghat in Varanasi.

   After sightseeing drop off at Varanasi airport. With the pleasant memory of the trip.

   Meals: Breakfast: Continental Buffet Breakfast at Hotel.