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Varanasi Tour Package

Varanasi, Banaras, Kashi - this city on the banks of river Ganga has been known by all these names through its three millennia long history. A history that is all the more remarkable as its great contemporaries - Athens, Jerusalem and Beijing have long moved away from their ancient way of life. Any attempt to encapsulate the essence of Varanasi is to touch the very core of Indian Spiritual Thought. A place where mosques built on sacred temples are protected by law; a place where Bismillah Khan, a pious Shiite Muslim musician, and a devotee of Hindu Goddess Saraswati, played shehnai at the portals of Vishwanath Temple,

Varanasi Tour Packages, mention may be made of the beautiful Ghats in Varanasi. It is said that a visit to the Varanasi liberates the soul of worldly bondage and the soul finds a permanent place in heaven. There fore, this place is of great importance to the devout Hindus. Enjoy a boat ride in the river or else offer prayers at the various temples beside the ghats. The Museums in Varanasi offer a unique sight because of the vast collection of antiquity inside. If you visit the Museums in Varanasi which is included in the Varanasi Tour Package, such as the temples that are of prime importance over here. For the staunch Vaishnavaite or for a Shaivaite, there is always an opportunity to visit the God nearest to their heart at Varanasi. With so many wishes people come at Varanasi; only to be fulfilled at the doorsteps of the religious shrines.

Package Itinerary

Day 1: Varanasi

You are expected to arrive at Varanasi in the morning by train/flight. Upon arrival, you check in at the hotel and take some rest. Later you leave for local sightseeing, visit the Bharat Mata Mandir dedicated to Mother India; go around for some shopping and you can witness the evening sunset and the prayer offering rituals done along the banks. You return to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 2: Varanasi - Allahabad

After your breakfast, you will proceed to Allahabad which takes about 2 and a half hour to reach. On arrival, you can take a dip in the sacred spot of Triveni Sangam, a point where the three rivers meet. Visit Anand Bhawan and lying Hanuman temple. Later you return back to Varanasi, on the way you visit the Sitamadi and Vindhyachal temples. After reaching you can retire for the night.

Day 3: Varanasi

In the morning you will go for a boat ride on Ganga and watch the sunrise, later you visit the Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sarnath, and the University. You return to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 4 Varanasi - Drop to Airport/Railway station

After Breakfast, have some leisure time. Latter we drive for airport/Railway Station with pleasant memory of holy trip.

Inclusions

Assistance on Arrival.
Welcome Drink On Arrival at Hotel.
Daily Breakfast.
Hotel Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis.
All sightseeing and transfer by as per itinerary.

Exclusions

Air fare / train fare.
Guide & Monuments Entrance fees during sightseeing
Camera Charge.
Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, Insurance etc.
Any other item not specified in the Package Inclusions.
Supplement will be applicable for Single occupancy.
3.65 % Government Service Tax.

Important Notes

Payments policy

25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

Terms & Conditions

Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
Extra persons in same room charges extra
Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

How to reach Varanasi

By Train:

Varanasi Junction (Station Code: BSB Varanasi Cantt): Major railway terminal connected directly to New Delhi via superfast Vande Bharat Express (just 8 hours). High speed express trains connect directly to Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Patna. Banaras Railway Station (BSBS Manduadih) and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU Mughalsarai - 18 km) provide nationwide rail connectivity.

By Air:

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (Airport Code: VNS - 26 km northwest in Babatpur): Direct non stop flights connect New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Sharjah, and Kathmandu.

By Road:

From Prayagraj (~120 km / 2.5 hours):** Via 6 lane NH-19 (Grand Trunk Road).

From Ayodhya (~220 km / 4.5 hours):** Via NH-330 / Purvanchal Expressway link.

From Lucknow (~310 km / 5 hours):** Via Purvanchal Expressway and NH-31.

From Delhi (~800 km / 11 hours):** Via Yamuna, Agra Lucknow, and Purvanchal Expressways.

UPSRTC and interstate AC luxury buses operate 24x7 from Varanasi Cantt Bus Stand.

Local Transport:

Traditional hand rowed wooden boats, motorboats, e rickshaws, auto rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws operate through the historic river ghats and city lanes.

Places to Visit In Varanasi

Varanasi features ancient Jyotirlinga temples, holy Ganga bathing ghats, Buddhist monastic ruins, and royal riverside forts:

1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple & 50,000 Sq M Sacred Ganga Dham Corridor

The spiritual centerpiece of Varanasi and one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple's iconic gold plated spires were donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The newly transformed 50,000 sq meter Kashi Vishwanath Corridor directly connects the temple sanctum to the sacred Ganges at Manikarnika and Lalita Ghats.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple — Golden Jyotirlinga Sanctuary and Historic Ganga Corridor

2. Dashashwamedh Ghat & Grand Evening Ganga River Maha Aarti

The oldest and most vibrant ghat in Varanasi, believed to be the spot where Lord Brahma performed the ten horse sacrifice. Every evening at dusk, young saffron clad priests perform the synchronized Ganga Maha Aarti with blazing multi tiered brass lamps, conch shells, and rhythmic cymbals.

Dashashwamedh Ghat — Spectacular Evening Ganga Maha Aarti with Blazing Brass Lamps

3. Assi Ghat & Sunrise Subah e Banaras Classical Music & Yoga

The southernmost major ghat where the Assi River meets the Ganges. Famous for its serene morning atmosphere, hosting *Subah e Banaras* with sunrise Ganga Aarti, Vedic recitations, morning yoga, and classical Indian vocal and sitar concerts.

Assi Ghat — Sunrise Subah e Banaras with Vedic Chants, Classical Music, and River Boat Rides

4. Sarnath Dhamek Stupa & Lord Buddha First Sermon Deer Park (10 km)

A sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site 10 km northeast of Varanasi, where Gautama Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment. The site preserves the massive 43.6 meter cylindrical Dhamek Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, Ashokan Pillar, and Sarnath Archaeological Museum.

Dhamek Stupa Sarnath — Historic 5th Century Buddhist Monument Where Buddha Delivered His First Sermon

5. Ramnagar Fort & Ganga Riverside 17th Century Royal Museum Citadel

An imposing red sandstone fortress built in 1750 on the eastern bank of the Ganga by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh. Features an eclectic museum displaying royal vintage cars, antique weaponry, royal palanquins, and rare astronomical clocks.

Ramnagar Fort — 18th Century Red Sandstone Royal Fort and Museum on the Banks of the Ganga

6. Manikarnika Ghat & Sacred Eternal Liberation Cremation Grounds

The primary and most sacred cremation ghat in Hinduism, where funeral pyres burn continuously 24 hours a day, believed to grant instant salvation (*Moksha*) to the departed soul.

7. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) & Shri Vishwanath Temple (VT)

A premier 1,300 acre university campus founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, housing the marble New Vishwanath Temple with a 77 meter tall spire and the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum.

8. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (Goswami Tulsidas Sacred Shrine)

An ancient temple founded by saint poet Goswami Tulsidas on the banks of the Assi River, dedicated to Lord Hanuman who alleviates all sufferings.

9. Tulsi Manas Mandir & White Marble Ramcharitmanas Inscriptions

A white marble temple built at the site where Goswami Tulsidas composed the epic Hindu scripture *Ramcharitmanas*, with all verses carved into its interior walls.