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Varanasi Essence: Spiritual Serenity & Cultural Marvels Tour

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Start and end in Varanasi
3.0
1 traveler review
  • View from a boat on a river with historical buildings by the banks during sunset.
  • Person performing a fire ritual at night.
  • Two men posing near ancient stone architecture.
  • Two women sitting on a boat on a calm river.
  • Varanasi ghats with boats and birds on the Ganges river.
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  • People in front of the Varanasi railway station.
  • Historic building with an official flag on top under a clear blue sky.
  • A statue and entrance gate of a famous university with people around.
  • Red temple complex by a pond with a fountain in front.
  • Evening religious ceremony on the banks of the Ganges river with participants and onlookers.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Highlights

  • Experience a Sunrise Boat Cruise on the Ganges
  • Explore the Ghats and Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Visit Banaras Hindu University and museums
  • Discover Bharat Mata and Durga Temples
  • Attend the Evening Aarti at Dasashwamedh Ghat

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  1. Day 1 Varanasi
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Agora Voyages OPC Pvt Ltd

4.5
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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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  • MB
    · November 2nd, 2022
    Pros - saw most of the sights I wanted to see. Pick up and drop off from hotel. Clean car, safe, well presented courteous driver. Cons - to be fair, I think staff are a little out of practice after the long break due to the pandemic.
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    Dear Ms. Michel, I, thoroughly investigated the issue and reason for 3* review. My Varanasi office informed, may be it was due to few minutes waiting during the boat ride. Guide covered all sightseeing and was open to show more and follow all her... Show more
    Trip date: October 2022

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