Varanasi

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Varanasi

On the banks of the Ganges

Varanasi, the holy city on the Ganges River, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Hindus. According to the Hindu beliefs, to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges, especially at Varanasi, is certain to gain entry to heaven. The principal attraction of Varanasi is the long string of bathing ghats which line the river Ganges from which pilgrims make their sin-cleansing dip and on which bodies are cremated.



Day 1 - Varanasi
When you arrive in Varanasi, you are met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure Varanasi, the holy city on the Ganges River, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Hindus. According to the Hindu beliefs, to be cremated on the banks of the Ganges, especially at Varanasi, is certain to gain entry to heaven.

Day 2 - Varanasi
Your guide meets you at the hotel before sunrise, so you can witness the amazing spectacle which takes place on Varanasi's water front at the start of every day. The principal attraction of Varanasi is the long string of bathing ghats, which line the west bank of the River Ganges. Ghats are the steps which lead down to the river from which pilgrims make their sin-cleansing dip in the holy river and on which bodies are cremated. A boat ride on the Ganges at dawn, when it is full of pilgrims, is an amazing experience, and your guide can explain to you the various rituals taking place. Leaving the boat after passing the most important Ghats, you then continue on foot for a fascinating exploration of the narrow lanes of the Bengali Tola area of Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on earth, passing countless small temples, shrines, and traditional shops. Your guide will provide a unique insight into this most fascinating of cities, which would otherwise be incomprehensible to the outsider. At the end of the walk, you return to the hotel for breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure to further explore Varanasi on your own.

Day 3 - Varanasi
A free morning to explore the colourful bazaars of Varanasi. You will see many shops offering beautiful brocades and exquisite lengths of handlooom silk. Afternoon departure transfer to Varanasi railway station to take the night train to Delhi. Alternatively, we can arrange a departure transfer to Varanasi airport to take the afternoon flight to Delhi. Feel free to add any special requirements to your enquiry form.

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Price Guide

  • From EUR 213 per person based on two people sharing.

Inclusions

    • Accommodation on twin share basis.
    • Stay on bed & breakfast basis.
    • English-speaking local guide for tour of Varanasi, including Ganges boat trip.
    • Transport by private chauffeur-driven airconditioned car.
    • All transfers as per the itinerary.

    Tour price excludes

    • Tips and gratuities.
    • Services, Meals and Drinks other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature.
    • Entrance fees (unless specifically mentioned in the inclusions) and extra charges for camera and video.
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Varanasi One of the most important pilgrimage places in India

Varanasi is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Hindus. It's believed that anyone who dies here will be liberated from the cycle of reincarnation, and bathing in the Ganges River is said to cleanse away all sins. The fascinating thing about this mystical city is that its rituals are revealed openly along the many riverside ghats, which are used for everything from bathing to burning the bodies of the dead. It is not the easiest city to appreciate as it is noisy, crowded and polluted, but it is certainly one of the most memorable places you will ever visit.

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