3 Days - 2 Nights (Varanasi)
Join Pilgrim Packages and experience a spiritual journey like no other with our meticulously designed 3-day Varanasi Sarnath tour package. This tour includes visits to important religious and historical sites in both Varanasi and Sarnath. Varanasi is an ancient holy city that is dotted with several Hindu temples and religious sites. It will be a delightful experience to explore the narrow lanes of this old city and its attractions. The top attractions in Varanasi with this tour package include Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Tulsi Manas Temple, Ramnagar Fort, Kaal Bhairav Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple. You will also have the opportunity to take a delightful morning boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. Also, you will experience the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Another destination of this 3-day Varanasi Sarnath tour package itinerary is Sarnath, which is a historical town. It is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. It is one of the eight most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, and has been nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When you walk through Sarnath, you will feel a deep sense of peace and admiration. The top attractions in Sarnath include Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Archeological Site, Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, and Thai Temple. Our Varanasi Sarnath tour will give you a great experience of both Hinduism and Buddhism. So, plan your tour with us and cherish an experience of a lifetime.
Upon arrival at Varanasi Railway Station or Airport, a representative from Pilgrim Packages India will pick you up and transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. After a welcome drink and some relaxation, our representative will take you on a local sightseeing tour in Varanasi, one of the oldest cities and most significant Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. On this tour, you will visit the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Then, you will visit Kaal Bhairav Temple, dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, a fierce form of Lord Shiva. Your next stop will be the Sankat Mochan Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, an Anshavatara (partial incarnation or manifestation) of Lord Shiva and devotee of Lord Rama. In the evening, proceed to the Dashashwamedh Ghat to experience the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony. On time, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
In the early morning, our representative will pick you up for a boat ride on the Ganges, the most sacred river in India. The aroma of sandalwood and jasmine flowers makes the morning air more pleasant, and you will have a divine experience. The boat cruise through the river will give you a wonderful scene on the ghats with morning rituals. You will also have a glimpse of the cremation ceremony performed at the ghats. After the boat cruise is complete, you will be dropped back at the hotel. After breakfast, travel to Sarnath, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India. Explore the top attractions like Sarnath Archeological Site, Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Ashoka Pillar, and Chaukhandi Stupa. Also, visit the Thai Temple and local monasteries in Sarnath. Return to Varanasi and explore other attractions like Tulsi Manas Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, and Banaras Hindu University. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Varanasi.
Enjoy a final boat ride on the Ganges. Visit the Bharat Mata Temple and Ramnagar Fort if time permits. Check out of the hotel in Varanasi after breakfast. Our representative will transfer you to Varanasi Airport or the Railway Station for departure. The Varanasi Sarnath tour concludes.
Yes, day trips to Varanasi are quite common, especially from neighourering districts from where travel in a day is quite easy.
Yes, you can definitely take a boat ride on the Ganges River in Varanasi. Boat rides on the Ganges are a popular and iconic activity for visitors to experience the essence of the city. You can hire a boat, either a rowboat or a motorized one, to explore the ghats and witness the evening Ganga Aarti (a religious ritual) from the river. It is advisible to negotiate the fare before boarding the boat.
