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

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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?

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

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Varanasi Tour Package, India

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Operator: Volunteering With India
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: 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
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi to Varanasi
Your pickup happens at 6:00 p.m. from your hotel or airport in Delhi. The drive takes you to Delhi Railway Station where you'll board an overnight train heading to Varanasi. You'll settle in for the journey and rest during the night.
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/POIs
Delhi Railway Station
River Ganges
Day 2
Varanasi
The train pulls into Varanasi Railway Station in the morning and you'll head to your hotel for check-in. After lunch at 1:30 p.m., you'll go to Sarnath to see the sacred location where Buddha gave his first sermon. Later in the evening, a sunset boat ride on the Ganges lets you see the prayer rituals and the oil lamp ceremony on the water.
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/POIs
Sarnath
River Ganges
Varanasi Railway Station
Day 3
Varanasi
An early sunrise boat trip on the Ganges starts from Dasashwamedh Ghat and runs for about 2 hours, so you'll watch pilgrims and spiritual practices along the banks. Back on land, you'll grab breakfast and then walk through Varanasi's temples, sacred riverside areas, and busy narrow alleys where Banarasi silk vendors set up shop. The Bharat Kala Bhavan museum comes next before heading to the railway station for your overnight train back to Delhi.
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/POIs
Dasashwamedh Ghat
River Ganges
Bharat Kala Bhavan
Varanasi Railway Station
Day 4
Varanasi to Delhi
Your train rolls into Delhi in the morning and your trip concludes. You'll head back with the experiences from your spiritual journey to Varanasi.
Landmarks/POIs
Delhi Railway Station

Landmarks/POIs
Delhi Railway Station
River Ganges

Landmarks/POIs
Sarnath
River Ganges
Varanasi Railway Station

Landmarks/POIs
Dasashwamedh Ghat
River Ganges
Bharat Kala Bhavan
Varanasi Railway Station

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Delhi Railway Station

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6 to 80 years old

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8 hours

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4.9

Nicole
· August 21st, 2025
The tour is immersive to get in contact with local people and culture and it is an amazing chance to interact with the elephants in a respecting way. The experience was incredible, we spent some time with four big elephants which were very curious and always hungry! The mahouts were encouraging and the volunteering staff very welcoming and kind: our coordinator Pradeep was the best! He and the driver Totaram were willing to help us in every way. We met and spend an amazing time also with another volunteer and the guesthouse family and all of them were very helpful and sweet! We would like to come back again in the future.
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Luca
· August 21st, 2025
The tour is immersive to get in contact with local people and culture and it is an amazing chance to interact with the elephants in a respecting way. The experience was incredible, we spent some time with four big elephants which were very curious and always hungry! The mahouts were encouraging and the volunteering staff very welcoming and kind: our coordinator Pradeep was the best! He and the driver Totaram were willing to help us in every way. We met and spend an amazing time also with another volunteer and the guesthouse family and all of them were very helpful and sweet! We would like to come back again in the future.
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Elena
Asked on August 29th, 2025
will there be other people in the group or just me?
Group size
Tour Details
- 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?
Tour Details
Transport
- 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?
Price / Availability
- 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?
Transport
Travel Support
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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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- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Varanasi Tour Package, India

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Delhi to Varanasi

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Varanasi

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