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Fly from Delhi: 3-Day Varanasi Ghats, Temples & Culture Tour

By Azaan Travels
Free cancellation available
Price is €261 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Varanasi with a visit to the Ganga Aarti
  • Take a boat ride on the Ganges River to see the ghats and the sunrise
  • Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple
  • Explore the Sarnath archaeological site, where Buddha delivered his first sermon
  • Travel from Delhi to Varanasi and then to Delhi on the Flights
Activity location
    • Agra
    • Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Agra
    • Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Private Car + Tour Escort only
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

private car with driver and professional tour guide. Hotel Stay and monuments are not included.this price option includes, Flight Ticket (Delhi - Varanasi) are included.

Price details
€260.91 x 1 Adult€260.91
Total
Price is €260.91
Until Fri, 27 Feb
3-star Accommodation +Tickets + Private Car + Guide
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

This price option includes, 3-star hotel accommodation with breakfast - sightseeing by private car with pickup and drop-off and professional Tour Guide. Monument Entrance fee and This price option includes, Flight Ticket (Delhi - Varanasi) are included.

Price details
€391.36 x 1 Adult€391.36
Total
Price is €391.36
Until Fri, 27 Feb
4-star Accommodation +Tickets + Private Car + Guide
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

This price option includes, 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast - sightseeing by private car with pickup and drop-off and professional Tour Guide. Monument Entrance fee and flight tickets are included.

Price details
€521.82 x 1 Adult€521.82
Total
Price is €521.82
Until Fri, 27 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-day tour from Delhi to Delhi via Varanasi
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    2 nights accommodation in Varanasi (if option)
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    Hotel/ Airport pickup and drop-off service
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    Flight Included Bothside
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    Sightseeing by air-conditioned car with driver
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    Local guide
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    Ganga Aarti ceremony attendance
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    Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
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    Mineral water bottles inside the car
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Temple And Monument entry Fees
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    Tip Guide And Driver
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    Food And Drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Food and drinks in the vehicle, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi from Delhi
• Morning& Afternoon:
Take an early morning & Afternoon flight from Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport) to Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport). Flights typically take about 1.5 hours.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Varanasi (approx. 45-minute drive from the airport).
Check in, freshen up, and have breakfast at the hotel.
• Evening:
Head to Dashashwamedh Ghat for the iconic Ganga Aarti ceremony at sunset (around 5:30 PM–7:00 PM, depending on the season). This mesmerising ritual involves priests offering prayers to the Ganges with lamps, chants, and bells.
Optional: Take a short evening boat ride on the Ganges to see the illuminated ghats from the water.
• Overnight: Stay at your hotel in Varanasi.

Day 2: Varanasi Exploration and Sarnath
• Morning:
Wake up early (around 5:00 AM) for a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Witness locals performing rituals, swimming, and offering prayers as the sun rises over the ghats—a serene and iconic Varanasi experience.
Return to the hotel for breakfast by 8:00 AM.
• Morning:
After breakfast Depart for Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi, ~30-minute drive). This is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.
Visit key sites:
Dhamek Stupa: A massive structure marking the spot of Buddha’s first teaching.
Sarnath Museum: Houses ancient Buddhist artefacts, including the Ashoka Pillar’s capital (note: closed on Fridays).
Chaukhandi Stupa: A historical monument from the Gupta period.
• Afternoon:
Return to Varanasi for lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Spend time exploring its spiritual ambiance (note: non-Hindus may have restricted access to the inner sanctum).
Explore nearby temples like Annapurna Temple and Vishalakshi Temple if time permits.
Visit Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus, including the New Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum for a glimpse of art and history.
• Evening:
Relax or explore local markets like Vishwanath Gali for Banarasi silk sarees and souvenirs.
• Overnight: Stay at your hotel in Varanasi.

Day 3: Varanasi to Delhi
• Morning:
After breakfast, visit a few more notable sites in Varanasi:
Tulsi Manas Temple: Known for its Ramayana inscriptions.
Sankat Mochan Temple: A revered Hanuman temple.
Check out of the hotel.
• Afternoon:
Transfer to Varanasi Airport for your return flight to Delhi.
Arrive in Delhi and conclude your tour.

Location

Activity location
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    • Agra
    • Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Agra
    • Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India