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Varanasi Private Day Tour: Ganges Cruise & Sarnath

By Taj One Day Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,402 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Private sunrise and sunset boat cruises on the Ganges
  • Guided walk through mystical ancient heritage alleys
  • Spiritual excursion to Sarnath Buddha heritage site
  • Filtered water to keep you hydrated
  • See the City Palace, one of the most impressive palaces in Jaipur

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Professional Tour Guide only

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

At this price, you will have Professional Tour Guide Only. (Car - Entrance Tickets - Boat Ride are not Included in this Price), Guests have to pay themself.

Price details
฿1,402.34 x 1 Adult฿1,402.34
Total
Price is ฿1,402.34

Private Car + Tour Guide + Entrance + Boat ride

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

At this price, you will have professional tour guide, sightseeing by private air-conditioned car, entrance tickets, Boat ride.

Price details
฿4,207.03 x 1 Adult฿4,207.03
Total
Price is ฿4,207.03
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (If option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle (if option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Private transport (if option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Monument Fees under (A.S.I buildings) (if option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride in the morning (as per weather conditions) (if option chosen)
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • 05:30 AM | The Dawn of Eternity (Ganges Sunrise): Step into a private rowing boat as the sun paints the ghats in gold. Witness the spectacular morning prayers, Vedic chants, and live yoga rituals along the riverbank from the water.

    07:30 AM | Secret Alleys & Golden Shrine: Walk through Varanasi’s narrow, historic lanes untouched by time. Discover traditional sweet shops, flower markets, and visit the sacred perimeter of the historic Kashi Vishwanath Golden Temple.

    10:00 AM | Wisdom Campus & Terracotta Art: Drive to the majestic Banaras Hindu University. Explore the architectural marvel of the New Birla Temple and marvel at the terracotta style of the historic Durga Kund Temple.

    12:30 PM | Banarasi Loom Art & Local Flavours: Visit a hidden weaver’s colony to see families crafting world-famous Banarasi silk sarees on handlooms. Enjoy an authentic local lunch break (at your own expense).

    02:30 PM | Sarnath: The Cradle of Buddhism: Drive 13 km to the peaceful township of Sarnath. Walk around the giant Dhamekh Stupa where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, and view 2,500-year-old relics at the museum.

    05:30 PM | Fire & Devotion (Ganga Aarti Cruise): Conclude your journey on a boat at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Witness the grand evening Ganga Aarti—a mesmerising symphony of massive brass lamps, incense, and synchronised priestly chants.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India