Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

India Varanasi Spiritual Tour

★★★★4.7 (143 reviews)
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Duration

5 Days

Max Altitude

80 m

Group Size

1–10 (private tour)

Difficulty

easy

Trip Starts

Varanasi

Trip Ends

Varanasi

Meals

Daily breakfast + 2 dinners

Accommodation

4-star hotel

Overview

Experience the spiritual heart of India in Varanasi — the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, take a sunrise boat ride along the sacred Ganges, walk through ancient narrow alleys to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and visit nearby Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon. A profound, unforgettable cultural immersion.

Highlights

  • Sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganges
  • Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh
  • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  • Sarnath — Buddha's first sermon site
  • Walk the ancient alleys of old Varanasi

Day-by-Day Itinerary

5 days
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What's Included

4-star hotel accommodation
Private cultural guide
All entry fees
Boat rides on Ganges
Air-conditioned vehicle
Daily breakfast + 2 dinners

What's Not Included

International flights
India visa
Lunch & most dinners
Travel insurance
Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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Cultural etiquette

  • No photography at cremation ghats
  • Remove shoes at temples
  • Modest dress required

Best experiences

  • Sunrise boat ride
  • Evening Ganga Aarti
  • Walking tour of old city alleys
  • Sarnath day trip

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