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5 Days Varanasi Rural Tour – For Spiritual Village Life

By Taj Mahal Tourism
Free cancellation available
Price is €683 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
  • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, and Kal Bhairav Temple
  • Excursion to Sarnath – Explore the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa.
  • Experience village life – Walk through fields, interact with farmers
  • Enjoy a home-cooked village meal and learn about rural cuisine.

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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5 Days Varanasi Rural Tour – For Spiritual Village Life

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Price details
€682.62 x 1 Adult€682.62
Total
Price is €682.62

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    pickup and drop from varanasi airport/railway station
  • Inclusions
    4 nights accommodation in a hotel or rural homestay
  • Inclusions
    everyday breakfast and dinner in the resort
  • Inclusions
    Private AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
  • Inclusions
    Guided village tours and activities
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride on the Ganges
  • Inclusions
    Yoga session and folk music performance
  • Inclusions
    1 mineral water bottled
  • Inclusions
    All taxes and driver allowances
  • Exclusions
    Airfare/train tickets to Varanasi
  • Exclusions
    Lunch & Personal expenses (laundry, shopping, tips)
  • Exclusions
    Additional meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Entry fees to monuments and museums
  • Exclusions
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusion

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi & Ganga Aarti
    Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to your hotel.
    Visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple for blessings.
    Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges River at sunset.
    Witness the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a mesmerising spiritual experience.
    Overnight stay in Varanasi.

    Day 2: Rural Life Experience in Lamahi Village
    Early morning sunrise boat ride on the Ganges.
    After breakfast, proceed to Lamahi Village, famous for its association with Munshi Premchand.
    Experience traditional agriculture, pottery making, and weaving.
    Evening visit to a local Ashram for meditation and spiritual discourse.
    Return to Varanasi for an overnight stay.

    Day 3: Visit to Rameshwar & Sarai Mohana Weavers Village
    Drive to Rameshwar Village, known for its sacred Shiva Temple and rustic landscapes.
    Participate in a yoga session by the Ganges with a local guru.
    Visit Sarai Mohana Village, home to Banarasi silk weavers, and learn about the intricate weaving process.
    Enjoy a traditional folk music performance in the evening.
    Overnight stay in Varanasi.

    Day 4: Exploring Chiraigaon & Sarnath
    Visit Chiraigaon, a model village known for its sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
    Interact with farmers and learn about local dairy farming and organic vegetable cultivation.
    Proceed to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit:
    Dhamek Stupa
    Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
    Sarnath Museum
    Return to Varanasi for leisure time at the ghats.
    Overnight stay in Varanasi.

    Day 5: Departure from Varanasi
    Early morning ritual bath in the Ganges (optional).
    Free time for shopping at local markets for Banarasi silk and handicrafts.
    Transfer to the airport/railway station for departure.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India