Varanasi Sightseeing Tour with Sarnath

Situated on the banks of the famous Ganges River, Varanasi is a holy city, and a place considered the spiritual nerve-center of north India. It’s among the oldest existing and holiest cities in the world with a shade of religious ethos and some history thrown to it. Considered scared to Hindus with mentions in millennial old books, it’s where people come from all parts of the world to celebrate two of the most important events in life – birth and death.

The mention of Varanasi without temples is like detailing a desert without the sands. The landscape of the city is dotted with popular and ancient temples dedicated to different gods and goddess. Two of the most important temples in Varanasi are, Kashi Vishanath Lord Shiva Temple and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple. Temples are present at virtually every nook and corner of the city with some other popular ones including Bharat Mata Mandir, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and New Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Most of these temples in Varanasi are centuries old and they attract devotees from all parts of the world. During festival times and in pious month, these festivals buzz with sea of people partaking in religious ceremonies and prayers. Apart from the scared temples, you must also visit the ghats on the ban of the Ganges, particularly the Dasaswamedh Ghat which is located close to Vishwanath Temple. Some of other popular ghats include Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat and Assi Ghat.

Duration: Full Day Tour
Destination: Varanasi, Sarnath
Meeting/Pick Up Point: Pick-up from Hotel Lobby/Home Stay
Operating: Everyday
Timings: 09:00 AM Departure return at 09:00 PM approximately
Booking: Rates per car
Tour Highlights: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Mata Temple and Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Evening Ganga Aarti, Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulgandh Kuti Vihara and Archeological Museum Sarnath
Recommended For: Families, Couples, Youth & Seniors
Tour Type: Private Tour

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS:

Inclusions
- Pick-up and Drop from Hotel/Home stay.
- Fuel, Toll Tax, State Permit, Driver Allowance and Parking.
- Sightseeing & Excursion Tour by Air Condition Private Car.
- All kind of transport and luxury Taxes.

Exclusions
- 5% GST will be extra on total package cost.
- Personal insurance coverage.
(personal loss, illness or damages incurred during trip)
- Monument Entrances.
- Tips to the tour guide/driver.
- Any Meal or beverages.
- Camera charges applicable inside the monuments.
- Any other item not specified in the package inclusions.

Payment Policy:
• 30% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 48 hours prior to trip start.

Cancellation Policy:
• Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to activity departure.
• 3 – 2 days before departure: 50% of total cost will be charged as cancellation fee.
• Less than 48 hours before departure: 100% of total cost will be charged as cancellation fee.
• In case of no show or cancellation on the same day, 100% of the tour will be charged as cancellation fee.

Good to Know
- A count of hours/kilometres will be calculated from start-end point.
- Monument entry fees are not a part of the package.
- The Timings of the tour is 10 hours (9 AM – 7.30 PM) and 100 Kms. Additional Charges for additional hours/time will be charged accordingly (i.e. Rs.200/- Per Hour for Tata Indica/Indigo, Rs.250/- Per Hour for Toyota Etios, Rs.300/- Per Hour for Toyota Innova & Rs. 500/- for Tempo Traveller)(Rs.10/- Per Km for Tata Indica/Indigo, Rs.12/- Per Km for Toyota Etios, Rs.15/- Per Km for Toyota Innova & Rs.24/- Per Km for Tempo Traveller).
- Customers are liable to pay any outstanding amount on the ground directly to the driver in the form of cash.
- Avoid eating your meals or snacks inside the car, it is strictly prohibited.
- The driver will not be the guide for the tour.
- The driver and cab details will be shared with you 2 to 4 hours prior to the tour start time.
- The driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or specified pick up point. Please enter the full pick up address at the booking form.
- For the sightseeing with guide variant, one seat has to be occupied by the guide in the vehicle .
- Avoid starting late for this tour to avoid the closure of some of the monuments.
- Please note that some of the inclusions might miss out due to the traffic constraints, no refund shall be liable for the same .
- Coordinate with the driver before the trip starts for no hassles.
- The sequence of the monuments can be decided after pick-up (depending upon traffic).
- The driver will know the local language, English speaking driver can be requested for during the booking in “Additional Request” section, though the same cannot be promised.
- Pick up and drop off has to be in the same location (If different, Additional charges will be charged accordingly).
- The guests may choose to skip or add a new place to the itinerary.
- Hatchback (3-seater) models provided are Tata Indica or Toyota Etios Liva or Suzuki WagonR or similar.
- Sedan (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Swift Dzire or Toyota Etios or Hyundai Xcent or similar.
- SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova or Mahindra Marrazo or Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
- Van (10-seater, 12-seater, 15-seater) models provided are Tempo Traveller or similar.
- Night charges (Hatchback Rs.200/-, Sedan Rs.250/-, SUV Rs.300/-, Tempo Rs.500/-) is applicable, if the cab service is used between (10 pm to 6 am).
- You will receive a confirmation at the time of booking.

Voucher Information
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Sightseeing Program

The standard time to start the tour is 09:00 AM. However, you can select your own time. Vehicle is for 12 Hours fair user policy and the suggested tour itinerary includes under mention places: 1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple On the western bank of the Ganga in Varanasi is Kashi Vishwanath Temple. For Hindus and Lord Shiva, this temple is one of the most sacred temples. The Temple's Jyotirlinga is also one of India's most revered Jyotirlingas. Since it is one of Varanasi's most famous temple, the temple is home to approximately 3,000 people each day. In almost every holy Hindi scripture, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple was glorified, making it an extremely integral part of your visits to Varanasi. 2. Sankat Mochan Temple In the early 1900s Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple was constructed by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. The shrine lies by the Assi River. Each year a special show called Shobha Yatra is organized from the Durga Kund to the Sankat Mochan church. The Hanuman Jayanti festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm each year. The famous laddoo from the temple, their taste is really extraordinary, will be served for Prasad! Beware of the notorious apes who are always ready to steal their belongings while you are at the Sankat Mochan Temple. Don't tease them. Don't tease them. When left to their own devices, they are completely harmless. 3. Durga Mata Temple The Monkey Temple, also called Durga Mata Temple, is located just 2 km from Banaras Hindu University due to the presence of hundreds of monkeys at the temple. This magnificent Durga temple is located on the famous Durga Kund. 4. Bharat Mata Temple In the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi, is situated the Bharat Mata Temple. This unique temple was constructed by Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt and is dedicated to Bharat Mata. The temple was opened in 1936 and houses a glorious marble idol of Bharat Mata. 5. Banaras Hindu University The Banaras Hindu University of Madan Mohan Malviya was established in 1916. Besides the fact that Banaras Hindu University is a leading higher education institute in India, it is also visited by hundreds of tourists every day. The temple of New Vishwanath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and looks picturesque on the banks of the Ganga River. It seems that the temple deity himself provides the entire campus with an air of peace and calm. 6. Ganga Aarti Something which we can't afford to miss at all costs is the evening Aarti or Ganga Aarti, held in Varanasi's ghats every evening, as part of the tour of local Varanasi. Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most spectacular of them. The aarti begins on winter evenings at exactly 6 p.m. and on summer evenings at 7 p.m. From the Ghat steps, the rooftops, the shops, the boats that fill the river, you will see Aarti. The pooja is led by seven pandits, and the ritual includes rhythmic singing in the praises of the river Ganges of mantras, hymns and prayers. 7. Dhamek Stupa Dhamek Stupa Sarnath lies at Sarnath in Uttar-Pradesh in India, one of the most well-known and venerated Buddhist structures in the world. One of the most sacred locations in India for Buddhist pilgrimages, Sarnath is known for being the place where Lord Buddha made his first sermon after the illumination on Bodhgaya. The spot of the Buddha preaching his first message is Dhamek Stupa Sarnath. Built in 249 B.C.E. by the great Mauryan King Ashoka, Dhamek Stupa is located in Sarnath's Deer Park. 8. Chaukhandi Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa is the first monument to be seen while entering Sarnath. Chaukhandi has a significant history as an important Buddhist stupa in Sarnath. Chaukhandi Sarnath is widely thought to have originally been built in the Gupta period from the 4th to the 6th centuries as a temple with terraces. Govardhan later – The son of a local king, by building an octagonal Mughal tour around the square building of the stupa, modified stupa to its current shape. The tower was built to commemorate Humayun's visit - the mighty Mughal ruler. 9. Archeological Museum, Sarnath The Sarnath Archeological Museum is a museum worth visiting while visiting Uttar Pradesh, India's oldest archeology museum. The museum exhibits some of Buddhist art's finest incarnations. Note: This is a suggested itinerary and we can customize it according to your preference.

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