Varanasi

                            Two Days Private Spiritual Tour of Varanasi - Sarnath with 3 Hotel Accommodations

Destinations: Varanasi - Sarnath

Duration:   2 Nights/03Days

Touted as the cultural capital of India, Varanasi is a picturesque city located on the western banks of Yamuna river. Its beauty and significance increases manifold by the fact that, it has carried the legacy of Indian tradition and culture for centuries and passed it on the following generations. The city oozes with spiritualism and  philosophy and  embraces a fine blend of religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Besides the Hindu temples, ashrams, ghats, Buddhist Stupas and Jain Temples, the pure mysticism of river Ganga adds to the spiritual aura wrapping this city.

Highlights.

• Explore the legacy of Indian tradition and culture for centuries and passed it on the following generations.
• Varanasi  oozes with spiritualism and  philosophy and  embraces a fine blend of religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
• Visit the place where Gautama Buddha after attaining spiritual enlightenment.
• Watch people taking holy dips in Ganges and executing the worshiping rituals on the ghats.
• Enjoy boat ride and pray ceremony of Gnaga.

Day 1

You'll be picked up from your specified place  (Airport/Railway station/Hotel) and transferred to hotel. After check-in and taking some relaxation, you will be taken on drive to visit Sarnath, the “UNESCO World Heritage site”.

Sarnath:
Hailed as one of the holiest Buddhist places, Sarnath is a sacred place considered for attainment for enlightenment. It is the place where Gautama Buddha after attaining spiritual enlightenment, delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers.

Here first you'll visit Chaukhandi Stupa, which is an elevated structure surrounded by octagonal tower. It's the gateway to Sarnath and is adorned by lush green lawns that embrace it from all sides. Then comes, Dhamek Stupa, a remarkable structure built of stone and brick. This cylindrical pillar is engraved with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin. After this you'll visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a temple speaking of modernity. This structure encases unrivaled frescoes by a Japnese painter and is a rich repository of Buddhist literature.

In the evening you will be taken to visit Sarnath Museum. This is an expansive museum that houses the finest specimens of Buddhist art and culture. It treasures an abundance of sculptures including Buddha and Bodhisattva images.

After touring around Sarnath, chauffeur will drive you back to hotel. and retire for the night.

Day 2

Early morning first you'll be taken on boat excursion on the holy river Ganges. During this trip you will get to see the bathing ghats and cremation site.

As you watch people taking holy dips in Ganges and executing the worshiping rituals on the ghats, you will feel overwhelmed with the oozing spirituality. It will lead you gain deeper insight into your existence in this universe.
After Ganges boat trip, you will be driven back to hotel. After savoring delectable breakfast, chauffeur will take you around Varanasi to visit what you didn't on previous day.

This day you will visit famous Temples, after temple  visit Banaras Hindu University, , Bharat Kala bhavan and many other marvelous holy structures.

The beauty of these temples are characterized by their uniqueness and a distinct appeal. Albeit some of them are worn out and are mere ruins, you can easily see the diversity and an acute fineness in craftsmanship. These holy structures and relics make their onlookers turn inwards and gain deeper and higher discernment. 

In the evening, you will get to witness the ritualistic rites held every evening on the banks of Ganges.

Thereafter, chauffeur will drive you back to hotel. and retire for the night.

Day 3

After enjoying delicious morning treat, you will proceed for check-out of hotel. Chauffeur will transfer to your specified destination. (Railway Station/Airport)

Package Cost (per person basis)
• Single sharing basis - $  398
• Twin Sharing Basis  -  $  211
• Triple Sharing Basis - $  186
• PKG cost for 4 Person- $  165
• PKG cost for 5 Person - $  162
• PKG cost for 6 Person - $   157
• PKG cost for 7 Person - $  150
• PKG cost for 8 Person - $  140
 

Package Tour includes

•  Transfer and sightseeing by Private air condition Car.
• Two Nights Hotel accommodations in 3 Star hotels on Single/Twin/Triple sharing basis.
• Services of English speaking local tour guide for 2 days.
• Entry fees of all Temples and Sarnath..
• All taxes and service charge.
 

Package does not include
• Air or train fare
• Camera fee at monuments
• Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay
 

Payment & Cancellation Policy
• 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges.
• 29-10 days prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost.
• 09-3 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost.
• Less than 03 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund.

                                             Sunrise Boat Ride in Ganga with Visit of Ghats and Morning Rituals.

Destinations: Varanasi – Ganga River.
Duration:   2.5 Hrs

This morning boat ride tour will give the real view of holy Varansi, where you see the Morning rituals, special features of the various Ghats that we pass along the way burning ghat where the dead are cremated. We will see the various activities and professions related to the religious death ceremonies.

Highlights
• Enjoy sunrise boat ride with the view of beautiful Ghats.
• Visit Morning rituals, special features of the various Ghats.
• Visit burning ghat where the dead are cremated with various activities and professions related to the religious death ceremonies.
• Private transfer from Hotel to Ghat with assistant.

Early morning between 5-6 AM, our assistance and driver will report Hotel lobby. and drive to Ganga Ghat on arrival Ghat board in Boat and explore the beautiful Ghats and temples with morning rituals . during your boat ride guide will give you brief detail about Ghats and holy things , boat will passed away through  burning ghat where the dead are cremated. We will see the various activities and professions related to the religious death ceremonies. After 1 Hr boat ride drop back at Ghat then drive back to Hotel..

Package Cost (per person basis)
• Single sharing basis - $   54
• Twin Sharing Basis  -  $   27
• Triple Sharing Basis - $   22
• PKG cost for 4 Person- $  17
• PKG cost for 5 Person - $  16
• PKG cost for 6 Person - $   15
• PKG cost for 7 Person - $  14
• PKG cost for 8 Person - $  10

Package Tour includes

• Transfer by Private air condition Car.
• Services of local assistance.
• Boat Ride.
• All taxes and service charge.

Package does not include
• Air or train fare
• Camera fee at monuments
• Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay

Payment & Cancellation Policy
• 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges.
• 29-10 days prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost.
• 09-3 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost.
• Less than 03 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund.

                                    An Evening with Magnificent Ganga Aarti with Dinner and Private Transfer.

Destinations: Varanasi –

Duration:   4-5 Hrs

Varanasi is a sacred and oldest city of the India it’s located at the banks of the River Gange. Gange aarti is performed daily in the evening by a group of priests at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. Aarti, Agni Pooja is performed in which a commitment is made to the Lord Shiva, Mata Gange, Surya, Agni (Fire) as well as the whole universe made by the Lord Shiva.

Highlights

* Get an experience the great feelings of Gange Aarti become in process.
* Aarti, (Pray) Agni Pooja is performed with a commitment is made to the Lord Shiva
* Enjoy the mouthwatering dinner at Local Restaurant.
* Enjoy boat ride during Aarti.

Evening around 5:30 PM driver will repost at Hotel lobby and drive to Ghat for Aarti. On arrival at Ghat you will board in board and enjoy the 1 Hr Aarti by Boat.
Gange Aarti is the magnificent event during in the evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Aarti makes us an experience the great feelings while Gange aarti become in process. Its performed daily in the evening by a group of priests . Aarti, (Pray) Agni Pooja is performed in which a commitment is made to the Lord Shiva, Mata Gange, Surya, Agni (Fire) as well as the whole universe made by the Lord Shiva.
All priest are students of the Vedas and Upanishads which is lead by the head priest of the Gangotri Seva Samiti. It is performed by the brass lamps and all priest who involve in this pray ceremony wear same cloths. They all wear traditional Dhoti and Kurta with Long towel. This magnificent Aarti takes 45 minutes and start from 6:45 PM.  After Aarti completing around 8 PM our assistance will take you  to famous Indian Restaurant where you will enjoy mouthwatering dinner, after dinner you will be drop back at your Hotel.

Package Cost (per person basis)
• Single sharing basis - $   57
• Twin Sharing Basis  -  $   39
• Triple Sharing Basis - $   35
• PKG cost for 4 Person- $  32
• PKG cost for 5 Person - $  30
• PKG cost for 6 Person - $   29
• PKG cost for 7 Person - $  28
• PKG cost for 8 Person - $  25
 

Package Tour includes

• Transfer by Private air condition Car.
• Services of local assistance.
• Dinner at Local Restaurant..
• Boat Ride.
• All taxes and service charge.
 

Package does not include
• Air or train fare
• Camera fee at monuments
• Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay
 

Payment & Cancellation Policy
• 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges.
• 29-10 days prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost.
• 09-3 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost.
• Less than 03 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund.

                                                                         Private Sarnath Excursion with Museum Visit

Destinations: Varanasi - Sarnath

Duration:   5-6

Hailed as one of the holiest Buddhist places, Sarnath is a sacred place considered for attainment for enlightenment. It is the place where Gautama Buddha after attaining spiritual enlightenment, delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers.

Highlights.

• Visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a temple speaking of modernity
• Visit the place where Gautama Buddha after attaining spiritual enlightenment.
• Visit  Sarnath Museum. This is an expansive museum that houses the finest specimens of Buddhist art and culture

You'll be picked up from your Hotel and taken on drive to visit Sarnath, the “UNESCO World Heritage site”. Your pick up time will be around 9:30 AM

Hailed as one of the holiest Buddhist places, Sarnath is a sacred place considered for attainment for enlightenment. It is the place where Gautama Buddha after attaining spiritual enlightenment, delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers.

Here first you'll visit Chaukhandi Stupa, which is an elevated structure surrounded by octagonal tower. It's the gateway to Sarnath and is adorned by lush green lawns that embrace it from all sides. Then comes, Dhamek Stupa, a remarkable structure built of stone and brick. This cylindrical pillar is engraved with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin. After this you'll visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a temple speaking of modernity. This structure encases unrivaled frescoes by a Japnese painter and is a rich repository of Buddhist literature.

Later you will be taken to visit Sarnath Museum (Closed on Friday). This is an expansive museum that houses the finest specimens of Buddhist art and culture. It treasures an abundance of sculptures including Buddha and Bodhisattva images.

After touring around Sarnath, chauffeur will drive you back to hotel

Package Cost (per person basis)
• Single sharing basis - $  72
• Twin Sharing Basis  -  $  41
• Triple Sharing Basis - $  32
• PKG cost for 4 Person- $  25
• PKG cost for 5 Person - $  23
• PKG cost for 6 Person - $   22
• PKG cost for 7 Person - $  20
• PKG cost for 8 Person - $  19
 

Package Tour includes

•  Transfer and sightseeing by Private air condition Car.
• Services of English speaking local tour guide.
• Entry fees of all Monuments..
• All taxes and service charge.
 

Package does not include
• Air or train fare
• Camera fee at monuments
• Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay
 

Payment & Cancellation Policy
• 30 days prior commencement of tour, No cancellation charges.
• 29-10 days prior commencement of tour, 25% of travel cost.
• 09-3 days prior commencement of tour, 50% of travel cost.
• Less than 03 days prior commencement of tour, No Refund.