Divine Trip to Varanasi 2 Nights

The two-day trip begins with a flight to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi Airport, you will be met by our driver / representative and transferred to your hotel.

Varanasi, formerly known as Benares, is the most popular pilgrimage point for Hindus and one of the seven holiest cities. Considered the abode of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is situated on the banks of the River Ganges, which is believed to have the power of washing away all of one’s sins.

Later, you will proceed to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the ghats, crossing the local market (you have to walk through the market for 500–800 meters and a few down steps to reach the ghats), and witness the evening Aarti ceremony on the Ganges, performed daily by a group of priests at the ghat. They perform “Agni Pooja” (worship of fire), wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meal - Nil

Early morning, enjoy a river tour and rowboat ride on the River Ganges, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the ghats, crossing the local market (you have to walk through the market for 500–800 meters and a few down steps to reach the ghats), and witness the evening Aarti Ceremony on the Ganges performed by a group of priests daily in the evening at ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. 

Later, we will start our temple tours—visit Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, the New Vishwanath Temple of Varanasi, Hanuman Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple. After visiting the temples, we will return to the hotel for breakfast.

In the afternoon, we will continue our sightseeing tour of Sarnath on the outskirts of town, where Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park. It contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple.

There are also the remains of a monastery and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka. Visit the park and museum. Sarnath was made a center of Buddhist worship by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. You will get a chance to visit the main shrine and Ashoka’s Pillar. In the evening, return to the hotel and enjoy leisure time.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast, you are free to rest and use the hotel’s in-house services. Later, transfer to Varanasi Airport in time to board the flight to Delhi.

Meals - Breakfast

Above Itinerary is just indicative, do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.