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Afternoon tour of Varanasi with Boat ride over Ganges & Dinner on a tuk-tuk

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About this activity

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Duration

6 Hours

Live tour guide

English

Overview

Explore Varanasi and the complete ins and outs of this mystical city that is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the World and one which is also revered as one of the holiest places in India. Witness the majestic Ganga aarti, explore some of the most visited and revered temples with a walk through the oldest alleys of this city, and much more!

Highlights

  • Visit the many temples of this ancient city including the Bharat Mata temple (Mother India temple) where instead of any idols there is an undivided carved map of India, monkey temple, Durga temple, and Tuli Manas temple.
  • Go on a breathtaking boat ride by the Ganges in the evening where you’ll get to witness the many colorful ghats and see people indulging in various religious activities.
  • Explore the narrow alleys of Varanasi in a heritage walk in what is known as the oldest part of the city.
  • Be a part of the enchanting Ganga aarti, a ritual where fire through the medium of oil lamps is used as an offering to the gods and river Ganges.
  • Finish your tour with some lip-smacking dishes.

Description

Varanasi, the city of ghats and temples, the city which has a mystical charm to itself attracts thousands of tourists from across the world every year! Explore this magical city and what it has to offer in a day tour where we will acquaint you with the best of the things this city has to offer. Your tour will start with your guide picking you up from your hotel at 2:00 PM in the day. The first leg of your tour will include a trip to the most famous temples in Varanasi! Starting with Bharat Mata temple (Mother India temple) a place that doesn’t worship any god or goddesses but the motherland and has a huge marble map of undivided India.

Apart from this, you will be taken to the famous monkey temple, where people come to worship the monkey god and where hundreds of monkeys can be seen roaming freely without harming anyone. Along with this a visit to the famous Durga temple and Tulsi manas temple will also be included.

Post this, get ready to see the other side of Varanasi in a boat ride on the Ganges. Capture the many ghats (stone steps embankments) and get to know the mythological stories and religious significance of them (like the Manikarnika ghat where Hindu cremations take place).

Once your boat ride gets over, you’ll be going for a heritage walk in the narrow alleys of Varanasi (one of the oldest parts of the city). Post this, witness the magical Ganga aarti, a ritual where priests use fire as an offering in form of oil lamps to seek blessings from the river Ganga, an experience attended by people in hundreds every day! Following this magical experience call it a day with some lip-smacking food as your guide takes you to an authentic Indian restaurant for Dinner.

Inclusions

  • English Speaking tour guide
  • Site visits as per the itinerary.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges.
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Boat Ride over the Ganges

Exclusions

  • Arrival & Departure From The Airport / Railway Station Is Not Included.
  • Any personal expenses during the tour.

Departure details
  • We pick up all travelers
  • Pick up and drop off provided from all hotels located in Varanasi.
Know before you go

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A boat ride is subject to favorable weather conditions
  • If the ride is canceled due to poor weather conditions, you will be provided with an option of an alternate date or a full refund.

What Our Travelers Are Saying on TripAdvisor


Overall Rating

1.0 / 5

1 Reviews

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August 24, 2024

Purtroppo non siamo riusciti a goderci questa particolarissima città perché abbiamo avuto con noi una guida che oltre a essere tanto superficiale nel spiegare ci ha messo anche seriamente in pericolo, Abbiamo passato metà del tempo a dover contrattare con i driver dei tik tuo perdendo almeno metà del tempo del tour, la guida voleva spendere sempre meno e non era organizzato già con un driver soltanto dedicato a noi. Non abbiamo visto nemmeno la metà dei luoghi dell’itinerario, abbiamo chiesto il perché .. ci ha risposto in maniera molto sgarbata che c’era trappa gente in giro. Non abbiamo fatto il giro con pa barca perché il livello del Gange era troppo alto, ci è stato detto che in cambio di questa mancanza avremmo avuto una visuale migliore alla cerimonia aaerti.. così non è stato in quanto siamo stati in piedi per più di 1.5 ore e essere spintonati dalle persone e non vedere nulla. La guida ci ha spesso lasciato da soli lasciandoci il suo numero di telefono mettendoci spesso anche in pericolo in quando ci ha portato in delle zone pericolose. Tanto superficiale nel spiegare il minimo che abbiamo visto, abbiamo deciso pure di finire prima il tour senza cena perché la situazione era insostenibile. Mai più .

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