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Varanasi Tour Package, India

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4.9 (230 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi to Varanasi

    Delhi to Varanasi
    Start point
    New Delhi, Delhi, India (The tour operates from Jaipur & Delhi. We will pick you from both of these locations. Pick ups available from Airport/Bus Stand/Railway station/hotel, 05:00 - 23:55)

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup and transfer to Delhi Railway Station

    Optional Activities

    • Flight from Delhi to Varanasi instead of overnight train (approximately $170 additional per person plus one extra night accommodation)
    Landmarks
    Delhi Railway Station
    River Ganges
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  3. Day 2

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel restaurant), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Varanasi Railway Station to hotel
    • Hotel check-in assistance
    • Visit to Sarnath
    • Sunset cruise on the River Ganges with prayer ritual and oil lamp ceremony
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    River Ganges
    Varanasi Railway Station
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  4. Day 3

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise boat cruise on River Ganges (approximately 2 hours)
    • City tour visiting temples along sacred riverbanks
    • Exploration of bazaars and shopping for Banarasi silks
    • Visit to Bharat Kala Bhavan museum
    • Transfer to Varanasi Railway Station
    Landmarks
    Dasashwamedh Ghat
    River Ganges
    Bharat Kala Bhavan
    Varanasi Railway Station
  5. Day 4

    Varanasi to Delhi

    Varanasi to Delhi
    End point
    New Delhi Train Station, New Delhi, Delhi 110002, India (The train will drop of you to New Delhi Railway Station. , 08:30 - 10:30)
    Landmarks
    Delhi Railway Station

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    I really enjoyed the tour. The itinerary was well laid out and the driver was great and super helpful.
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    Elena

    Asked on August 29th, 2025

    will there be other people in the group or just me?

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    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written August 2025

      All our tours are organized in private mode, which means the trip will be just for you (or your group) with a dedicated driver and guide.

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    Robyn

    Asked on August 1st, 2024

    during the night train both from Delhi to Varanasi and Varanasi to Delhi, are we accompanied by someone from the tour agency?

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    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written August 2024

      during the train ride both from Delhi to Varanasi and Varanasi to Delhi, you will go by your own. Our staff will bring you to train station, find your seat and once you arrive to Varanasi our staff will come to pick you from there and transfer to the Hotel for the sightseeing.

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      Robyn

      Traveler•Written August 2024

      what time is the departure from Delhi to Varanasi and the departure from Varanasi to Delhi

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written August 2024

      We can go with the Vande Bharat Train which is one of the fastest train running from Delhi to Varanasi & Varanasi to Delhi. 4 Aug depart at 3:00 p.m. Arrive to Varanasi at 11:00 p.m. 7 Aug depart 3:00 p.m. Arrive to Delhi at 11:00 p.m.

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    Irene

    Asked on February 5th, 2023

    I would like to join this tour and I saw that you can get the discount of half price only if you are 2 people, do you think you can give me the same solo price discount traveler?

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    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written February 2023

      The discount is for everyone if you are solo you can also have this option.

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    Lee

    Asked on January 25th, 2023

    I am a solo travelling woman - would you it consider to be save to do this trip, also considering that it is probably a vary crowded place to go? And also travelling by train. I heard there are special cabins for women, would such a place be booked? Would there be a pick up to get to the train station?

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      Lee

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      I am on a vegan diet. Do you think I could get my meals vegan during the tour?

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      Lee

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      Would the tour take place even if no other people booked it and I would be the only person?

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written January 2023

      Yes we run the tours as private and for solo. Many of our past customer has joined this tour as a solo. For the train tickets there is a special cabin for women but it's not good. It is general quota which is not comfortable and you won't find seats easily. There is no A.C coach in women cabin too. For our clients we book AC 3 Tier or Ac Second Class tickets which is a very good category and has private confirmed seats. Yes we arrange pick up to station in this tour. Our representative will come to pick you from the station and also our staff will bring you in the car to the train station and help you to seated in the train.

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written January 2023

      Yes, the Hotels which we book for you will be Vegan Diet so don't worry. Once you book the tour and confirm this we note this.

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written January 2023

      All our tours run as a private. You will be only in the tour.

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      Lee

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      The seats that will be booked seem to be good. But is it also possible to get a seat in a sleeping compartment? I am not really able to sleep while sitting.

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      Lee

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      Is there a main railway station or from which one does the train leave?

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      Lee

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      I might be back earlier from my last tour. Would there be a possibility to rest somewhere at the train station if I got there directly?

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written January 2023

      Yes we will book the AC Tickets which have sleeping compartment don't worry we understand it's a overnight journey.

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written January 2023

      Yes from both cities there is a main station from there train leave. In Delhi it's main New Delhi Station and in Varanasi it is Varanasi station.

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written January 2023

      In Varanasi on the last day sightseeing finishes in late evening and we will drive you to the station. Here you will be having 1 hour waiting time because the train departs at 10:00 p.m - we bring our clients to the nearby restaurant for dinner and then drive you to there. The driver will be there with you until train depart but you can rest in the car. In Delhi it depends what time you get free. We will pick you from the place you stay in Delhi and drive you to station.

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      Lee

      Traveler•Written January 2023

      I was just wondering if there might me a day to favor for the trip in terms of crowded trains or places since it would be over the weekend.

    • Volunteering With IndiaOperator•Written January 2023

      Your dates are perfect. You don't have to change. It's the same crowd everyday so it won't affect if you go on Monday or other days. Every day people looking to go there. You may go ahead with the original dates.

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