Spiritual
Varanasi & Sarnath · 4 Days / 3 Nights · from $600 per person
Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the most sacred place in Hinduism. This short 4-day / 3-night journey lets you experience its intense atmosphere at the right moments – at dawn and at dusk on the River Ganges.
On the first evening you watch the spectacular Ganga Aarti fire ceremony from a boat, and the next morning you return to the river at sunrise to see pilgrims bathing on the 84 ghats. A walk through the narrow alleys of the old city leads to the golden Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and an excursion to Sarnath shows where Buddha gave his first sermon.
For $600 per person your hotel is located close to the ghats, and both boat rides, private transfers and a local English-speaking guide are included.
The nightly fire ceremony with bells, chants and oil lamps.
Watch the ghats wake up as pilgrims bathe in the Ganges.
Dhamek Stupa and the place of Buddha's first sermon.
Labyrinth of lanes, temples, silk weavers and street food.
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Transfer from Varanasi airport to your hotel near the ghats. In the evening, take a boat to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony from the water.
An early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing ghats and the burning ghat of Manikarnika. After breakfast, a walking tour of the old city and a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Afternoon free to browse Banarasi silk shops.
Half-day trip to Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. See the Dhamek Stupa, the ruins of ancient monasteries and the Sarnath Museum with the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka.
Free morning for a last walk along the river, then transfer to the airport or railway station.
Life in Varanasi follows the rhythm of the river. At 5:30 am the ghats fill with pilgrims, yoga groups and flower sellers; by noon the city moves into its lanes, and at around 6:45 pm priests begin the Aarti with large brass lamps. Please remember that photography is not allowed at the cremation ghats – your guide will explain local customs so you can experience the city with respect.
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