Best Sightseeing Tours in Varanasi

Witness the heavenly beauty of the pious ghats and the delightful ambiance of Banaras! Behold the captivating beauty of the vicinity when the first rays of the sun touch the sacred lands of this holy city. Join this 4-5 hours boat-ride tour and experience how life starts with devotion, spirituality, and sacredness in Banaras.The experience will start by picking you up from your hotel in Varanasi at 5 AM. Embark on a boat ride in the holy Ganges after reaching Dashashwamedh Ghat. As the boatman rows through the holy waters, witness the sunrays touching the tranquil water. Beam through the mystique charm of Varanasi and watch the entire city getting pleasantly washed away with the enchanting beauty of the rising sun!Besides witnessing the devotees performing different rituals and attaining solace, visit Manikarnika Ghat which is the largest cremation ground in Varanasi.Timings: 5 AM to 8 AMPick up & drop will be from your hotel.Note:Min 2 & max 10 people are required to book this activity.

Varanasi, a prominent spot to visit in India that refers to one of the oldest cities in the world. The location holds a significant place in the pages of Hindu mythology and is considered as the microcosm of Hinduism culture and trends. The narrow lanes with the graceful crowds and the mesmerizing atmosphere of the constant worshipping of Hindu gods make the spot ideal for achieving peace and salvation. About the Activity:This Varanasi Noth Bazzar walk tour commences in Northern part of the Ghats and will let you get glimpses of real Varanasi. You shall be able to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and step into the famous food streets of Varanasi along with Kachuri Gali, Perfume Market, Flower Market, Silk Market, Souvenirs Market and many other blazing spots.The package is inclusive of a friendly and supportive guide who would make you aware of the stories behind each dish. You shall also be able to travel in AC private car while you are picked and dropped to and from the hotel. You shall also be provided with a bottle of water.Starting Point/ End Point: Pick up and drop off from hotelTimings: 3 PM to 6 PMNote: The minimum number of persons required to book this package is 2.

One of the oldest cities in the world, Varanasi is also one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages. Dedicated to getting you acquainted with the religious and spiritual essence of this holy city, this temple tour takes you different ashrams and temples within the city.Starting by picking you up from your hotel, embark on this delightful tour of Varanasi. The tour includes historical and pilgrimage sites which truly define Varanasi. You will visit Kashi Vishwanath temple and Durga temple.Know more about Varanasi with a visit to many ashrams and temples. Walkthrough magical ponds which are as old as 2,200 years, and visit famous temples such as the Monkey Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple. The inscriptions on the walls of the Tulsi Manas temple will never cease to amaze you as you find the entire Ramayana engraved on its marble frescos. Visit the site on the Tulsi Ghat where the great poet Tulsi Das wrote the ‘Ramcharit Manasa’. Get a chance to look at the original copy of the manuscript, kept and preserved carefully and conclude the walking tour on a delightful note.Pick up & Drop: Will be from your hotel.Note: Min 2 & max 5 pax are required to book this activity. 

Varanasi, a prominent spot to visit in India that refers to one of the oldest cities in the world. The location holds a significant place in the pages of Hindu mythology and is considered as the microcosm of Hinduism culture and trends. The narrow lanes with the graceful crowds and the mesmerizing atmosphere of the constant worshipping of Hindu gods make the spot ideal for achieving peace and salvation. Besides, blazing streets, the location is also a hub of great food that satisfies the taste buds of the visitors largely.About the Activity:The Food walking tour lets you stroll through narrow lanes and visit the oldest food shop of the Kashi. You also get to taste a wide variety of snacks that mark the authentic taste of the location such as jalebi kachori, chaat, golgappa, crispy puri with sabzi, lassi, thandai and many more. Also, you can witness and learn the preparation required to make delicious sweets in the holy city.  In addition, you shall sip a cup of masala chai in a clay pot and enjoy the views of splendid Varanasi. After delicious meals, you get to taste a unique mouth freshener and then conclude the walk with a sweet dessert. The package is inclusive of a friendly and supportive guide who would make you aware of the stories behind each dish.Starting Point: Outside Hotel Ganges Grand, near stairs.End Point: Kachori Gali, Lahori Tola, Varanasi Start Time: 10 AMEnd Time: 1 PMNote: The package is free for children of 3 years and below and no extra charges are required to be paid for them.

Visit Sarnath-the world-renowned Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon post-enlightenment. Located 10 km from Varanasi, this places has religious, cultural, and architectural significance. In this tour, you will get a chance to explore several parts of the UNESCO World Heritage site including Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Tibetan Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and Archeological Museum.  This tour includes a private guide, transportation, and pickup and drop-off from the hotel of Varanasi. Time duration: 4 to 5 hoursNote:-Minimum 2 people are required to book this tour.-Meals are not included in the package. 

Step into the charming lands of Varanasi early in the morning, explore its opulent and pious beauty. With this 10-11 hours guided journey of this ancient city, take boat rides, walking tours across the northern part of Varanasi and explore its grandeur.Starting at around 6:00 am. You will be picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. First, take a boat ride into the holy Ganges. Witness the city getting soaked with the brimming morning rays, devotees starting their day with morning prayers and be a part of the devotion. After boating, you will proceed for Sarnath tour. Sarnath is one of the best travel destinations in Varanasi & has the utmost importance in Buddhism culture. Later in the afternoon, step into the streets of Varanasi and walk across the narrow lanes to discover a thousand years old alleys, temples which will leave you mesmerized. You will visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, famous food streets of Varanasi, Kachuri Gali, Perfume Market, Flower Market, Silk Market, Souvenirs Market, and many countless things. Later in the evening, you will be taken to the riverbank of Ganga to see cremation rituals followed by witnessing the mesmerizing grand prayer (aarti) ceremony with a boat ride.  Witness this auspicious event that fills the ambiance with its vibes and sacredness! With the completion of the Ganga Aarti; at around 6:00 pm, this ever tour comes to an end.Pick up & drop will be from your hotel.Note:Min 2 & max 10 people are required to book this activity.

Varanasi, the land of ‘Lord Shiva’ is known for many reasons. Be it the cultural richness, the timeless history, the religious lineages or the devotion around its every corner, this city always offer a serene experience to the visitors. This 5 hours tour of villages of Varanai takes you deep into tranquillity and offers you an insight into how history and humanity have walked down throughout ages and centuries.The tour will start by picking you up from your hotel in an air-conditioned car at around 8 AM and drive towards the village. You will witness how life has restored all the vibrancies of nature, discover the stunning beauty of Mother Earth and delve deep into the life of the villagers. Visit the handlooms within the village and witness how the local craftsman incites life into their handloom products. Within your walk through the village, know more about the world-famous ‘Banarasi Sarees’ and also observe how the simple reels of thread change their existence and shape up into these sarees!Towards the end, visit the local farms, schools and also interact with the villagers. Spend time in the lap of the pristine nature, bag up some of the most delightful memories of your life and by the end of the tour, depart the village with a splendid experience.Pick up & Drop: Will be from your hotel.Note:Min 2 & max 5 people are allowed to book this package. 

About the Activity: The ‘Golden Triangle’ tour is an unmatched tour which unfolds the richness of India and its glorious golden past. Originating from Delhi, this 9 nights/ 10 days tour covers Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi, offering the visitors a chance to animate the remembrance and colorfulness of the Mughal and Rajput era.  Once this tour starts, visitors will find themselves amazed with the fascinating art and sculptures in Khajuraho, beauty of the holy Ganges in Varanasi and a lot more.  Addition to the fun, adventure, and thrill this package boasts of its unique way to make the tourists familiar with the local life and its culture.This tour includes breakfast. Accommodation and transportation differs based on the package selected :Standard package includes an AC Toyota Etios transport from arrival till departure and a stay in 3-star hotels in each city with breakfast.Luxury package includes an AC Innova transport from arrival till departure and a stay in 4 to 5-star hotels in each city with breakfast.

About the Activity:A multi city tour covering the favourite pilgrim centres of India, Khajuraho and Varanasi is here to make your next vacation more spiritual and taking you back to the undying history of Indian temples and culture related to them.This is a six day tour that lets you visit some of the historically important locations like Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Sarnath etc showing the different aspects of history in the form of incomparable architectural sights.The trip offers you a splendid chance to have a good time on the mighty River Ganges, to witness the pride and glory resting on Kashi Viswanath Temple and the Buddhist centre at Sarnath.The package includes food, accommodation in hotels and all the transportation during the whole trip.

About the Activity:The old city of Varanasi is situated along the western bank of the Ganges and extends back from the riverbank ghats in a labyrinth of alleys called Galis.Also known at various times in history as Kashi (City of Life), this is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities and is regarded as one of Hinduism's seven holy cities. Pilgrims come to the ghats lining the River Ganges here to wash away a lifetime of sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones.Hire a professional tour expert  and experience true divinity of the vicinity like never before.Visit some of the most famous temples like the Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Parshvanath Jain temple, local markets and many more.The tour expert  is specialized in local cultural and tradition for better navigation and communication.You can hire a guide for 8 hours from 10 AM to 6 PM and they are available through out the year.

About the Activity:Also known at various times in history as Kashi (City of Life), this is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities and is regarded as one of Hinduism's seven holy cities. The old city of Varanasi is situated along the western bank of the Ganges and extends back from the riverbank ghats in a labyrinth of alleys called Galis.Pilgrims come to the ghats lining the River Ganges here to wash away a lifetime of sins in the sacred waters or to cremate their loved ones.Hire a professional tour expert  and experience true divinity of the vicinity like never before.Visit some of the most famous temples like the Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Parshvanath Jain temple, local markets and many more.The tour expert  is specialized in local cultural and tradition for better navigation and communication.You can hire a guide for 8 hours from 10 AM to 6 PM and they are available through out the year.

As you undertake the Kashi boat ride on the holy river Ganga, immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere and visit the 5000 year old Adi Keshav Ghat as well. The guided boat ride would take around 4-5 hours and can be undertaken in the morning or evening. The start time varies according to the prevalent weather and time of sunrise. During summers it starts around 5 am and in winters it is 6 am in the mornings. Similarly the evening tour commences at 5:30 pm in summers and 4 pm in winters. The ride begins from Assi Ghat and takes you along the stretch of the river where the ghats are located right up to the Adi Keshav Ghat. Apart from getting an opportunity to see the various ghats as you pass by, you would also get to alight the boat at a few places and visit some temples, palaces, mosques depending on your interest. This long ride which starts at the southern end of the ghats and reaches the northern most part of the city is an apt way to view Varanasi from the surface of River Ganga, as you leisurely soak in the sacred ambience. Duration: 4-5 hours

Stroll around the oldest city in the world, visit one of the most sacred Hindu temples, walk through the narrow alleys and also explore ancient mosques. Join the guided 3 hours Golden Temple walking tour in Varanasi at 8am or 4pm and discover a world embossed with myths, epics and legends. Arriving at Godowlia Crossing at around 8:00am, embark on this auspicious tour of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is also known as the Golden Temple. Located in the city of Gautameshwar Mahadev, this temple is known to be the most important Lord Shiva temple in India. Visit this temple and know more about the history and origin of Hinduism. Get a glimpse of the epics that depicts various stories related to Lord Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. Post this, meander through the hidden and narrow lanes of Kashi and explore the peace and harmony that exists in this vicinity. Visit one of the historical mosques in this holy town and witness how different cultures and beliefs confluences into one in this town. Moving onto through the local bazaars and marketplaces, make it the Manikarnika Ghat, the largest cremation ground in the world. While in this ghat, you can you can witness people from different corners of the world, completing the last rites of their ancestors and seeking salvation for their souls. Upon the completion of the visit to the Manikarnika Ghat, this unique tour will come to an end. Duration: Around 3 hours

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest cities in the world. It holds a prominent place in the Hindu mythology as well and is considered the microcosm of Hinduism itself. Within this city’s limits is the Ramnagar Fort which is located near the Ganges River on its eastern shore, opposite the Tulsi Ghat. The structure is constructed in typical Mughal style of architecture and has been the residence of the royal family of Varanasi since the eighteenth century. The guided Maharaja Boat ride lasts for 4-5 hours and you have the option of going for it either in the morning or evening. The start time for the ride is 8 am in the summers and anytime between 8:30 am and 3 pm in the winters. If the summers are too intense, the trip can be undertaken in a cab. The excursion would get going from Assi Ghat and takes you to the Ramnagar Palace across the river by boat. Apart from getting to see the palace from inside, you would be going on a short walk in the markets around the fort area. There is also an ancient 200 year old Durga Temple nearby which is included in the outing. You would be returning to the Assi Ghat once the tour concludes.  Duration: 4-5 hours