Highlights of the Trip
Enjoy evening aarti tour at Dashashmev ghat.
Try yoga at the ghats of Banaras
Evening and morning boat ride on river Ganges.
Visit famous Banaras Hindu University
Itinerary
ARRIVAL VARANASI
Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our representative will meet you outside. Get transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Evening enjoy the Ganga aarti at Dashashmev ghat. Overnight stay in hotel.
IN VARANASI
In the morning breakfast at hotel and proceed Sarnath- the holy place of Lord Buddha and later on visit Annapurna temple, Ram Nagar Fort. In the second half visit Kashi Vishwanath temple (One of the 12 Jyotirling of Lord Shiva). Back to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
IN VARANASI
Early in the morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat for a sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges River and catch a glimpse of devotees at the prayer. Return to hotel for breakfast followed by guided city tour of Varanasi. The city tour takes you to Banaras Hindu University, Golden Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. Return to hotel for an early dinner followed by death and rebirth tour. Walk with us through the city and see Banaras as Mahashamstana, the great cremation ground. We visit an ashram of a path of tantric non-dualism, well known for their black-clothed renunciants who meditate in the cremation grounds. You will get a taste of death & rebirth while discussing philosophy as you wander through Kali temple to chai shop, eventually reaching one of the cremation grounds. Overnight at the hotel
VARANASI – DELHI DEPARTURE FLIGHT
Tradition tells us that the roots of yoga begin with Shiva, the first Yogi, who also happens to be the founder of the 5,000+ year old city of Banaras. Wake up early morning to enter into the experience of a relaxed combination of asana (posture), dristi (sight), pranayam (breath control) & meditation (dhyan) with a yoga guru. Return to the hotel for breakfast and for check out followed by departure transfer at the airport to connect flight for Delhi and onwards journey.
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- Payment Policy
- Cancellation Policy
- Suggested Activities
Accommodation with Buffet breakfast as per the Itinerary in respective cities.
Transportation by airconditioned car with applicable toll charges/Driver allowance as per the itinerary.
Services of local guide as per the itinerary during sightseeing tours.
Death and rebirth walk in Varanasi
Evening and morning boat rides in Varanasi
Yoga class in Varanasi
One time monument entrance fees
All applicable government taxes.
Any additional meal, supplements not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any expenses of personal nature such as mini-bar, telephones calls, room service etc. not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any camera fee etc. payable directly at the location.
Any international / domestic airfare
Tips/Porterage during the tour
Any Insurance, visa service
- 25% of the full booking amount is required as advance payment at the time of booking acceptance, if not within cancellation deadline.
- 50% of the full booking amount is required as advance payment at the time of booking acceptance, if booking within Two week of the start date.
- Full payment is required One week prior to the start date.
- If cancelled on or 21 Days prior to the start date, the initial deposit amount be forefeited.
- If cancelled on 20-14 Days prior to the Start date, 50% of the full amount or the Initial deposit will be forfeited, whichever is higher.
- If cancelled on 13-7 Days prior to the Start Date, 75% of the full amount or the initial deposit will be forefeited, whichever is higher.
- If Cancelled within 7 days of the Start date, 100% of the booking amount will be forefeited.
- Food tour of Varanasi
- Visit weaver’s colony to witness Varanasi silk weaving process.
- Take a boat tour at Ramnagar.
- Explore temples & ponds near Assi Ghat, the southern area of the sacred city.
- Take a walk of markets and hidden alleys deep in the spidery lanes of the old city
