1 Days
Duration
0 Nights
Accommodation
₹1,799
Per Person
4.7 / 5
Rating
Package Overview
Our Varanasi Day Tour is the perfect option if you have limited time but want to experience the essence of Kashi. Starting with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, followed by the Kashi Vishwanath temple darshan, an Old City heritage walk, afternoon visit to Sarnath Buddhist site, and ending with the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. This jam-packed day covers all the must-see sights with the depth and context that only a local guide can provide.
Tour Highlights
Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Darshan
Old City Heritage Walk (Vishwanath Gali)
Sarnath — Dhamek Stupa & Museum
Grand Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Day-by-Day Itinerary
D1
Day 1 — Varanasi Full Day — Sunrise to Aarti
Ghats → Kashi Vishwanath → Sarnath → Ganga Aarti
Your guide meets you at 5:30 AM. Begin with a 60-minute sunrise boat ride along the iconic ghats — watching the city's morning rituals unfold on the riverbank. After breakfast (on own), visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple via the new Kashi Corridor. Stroll through Vishwanath Gali and the Old City. After lunch (own), drive to Sarnath (12 km) — visit Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath Museum (home of the original Ashoka Lion Capital). Return to Varanasi. Evening: witness the magnificent Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Drop back at hotel / station by 8:30 PM.
Sunrise boat ride on Ganges (60 min)
Kashi Vishwanath Temple darshan
Vishwanath Gali & Old City walk
Annapurna Temple visit
Drive to Sarnath (30 min)
Dhamek Stupa visit
Sarnath Archaeological Museum
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- AC cab for the full day (private)
- Experienced local guide (7 AM – 8 PM)
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Varanasi Railway Station / Hotel pickup & drop
What's Not Included
- Entry fees & camera charges
- Meals (all three)
- Personal expenses
- Train / flight tickets to/from Varanasi
