Itinerary
- Day 1
Varanasi
You'll arrive in Varanasi and get settled at your hotel, then after lunch, head out with a guide to Sarnath. This Buddhist pilgrimage site is about an hour from the city, and you'll spend time at the Dhamek Stupa, which dates back centuries, plus walk through the Archaeological Museum to see artifacts from the area. The Chaukhandi Stupa is your last stop before heading back. The rest of your evening is open, so you can relax at the hotel, grab dinner, or wander around the local neighborhood if you're not too tired from traveling.
- Start point
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum 
- Day 2
Varanasi
This is an early start, so you'll get up before dawn and head down to the River Ganges for a boat ride while the city's still quiet. After you return and have breakfast, you'll spend the morning and early afternoon exploring temples with a guide. You'll see Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple, learning about the significance of each one. By evening, you'll head to the Ghat to watch the Ganges Aarti ceremony, which involves rituals performed at the water's edge and draws crowds of locals and visitors alike.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi temples
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony at Ghat
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple 
- Day 3
Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll pack up and check out of your hotel, then transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight home. Depending on your flight time, this might be a shorter day, so plan to head to the airport with enough time before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Hotel)
