Morning pick up from the hotel. 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.
At Manikarnika Ghat The boat will drop you. 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.
Walking along the narrow lanes of Varanasi. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple) 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.
Banaras Hindu University 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, which are 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.
Sarnath is a place 13 km away from the city of Varanasi. This is where Buddha preached his first sermon to his five apostles, so Buddhism began from there. After that, the emperor, Ashoka, created several stupas and monuments to spread Buddhism. Also in Sarnath, there are several animals and birds which get the matter of attraction (especially Deer Park).
Sarnath Museum There are some of the remaining monasteries and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka in the Sarnath Museum. Proceed towards the Ghats.
Hotel fresh n up & you will Proceed to Ganga Aarti In the evening, you will get the most memorable moment of your life because you will be taken to the River Ganges. Now you will witness Ganga Aarti, Which is the grand event during the evening. It starts at 4:00 P.m. and 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, this ceremony is conducted by a group of young clergymen well garbed in silky saffron and white robs. Each clergyman takes up a specific spot in the Ghats and starts the rituals by offering flowers to the river Ganga. The ritual includes many oil lamps.
Return to the hotel in Varanasi, and rest overnight in Varanasi.
