Varanasi Tour: Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath & Sarnath (4 Days)
Starting from ₹14,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 3 nights / 4 days
- Pickup → drop
- Varanasi → Varanasi
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Activity level
- 2/4 · Light
- Group size
- 1–12
Activity level 2 of 4: Light.About 2 hours on foot a day, with steep ghat steps and narrow lanes.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 4-day Varanasi tour includes the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat from a boat, a sunrise boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath darshan, a half-day at Sarnath and a silk weaver's workshop. It costs from ₹14,500 per person. October to March is best, and Dev Deepawali in November is the peak festival.
Trip Overview
Varanasi is one of the world's oldest living cities, built along 84 ghats on the Ganga. Our four days give it room: the evening aarti from a boat on arrival, a sunrise ride from Assi to Manikarnika, a guided walk through the lanes to Kashi Vishwanath, and a half-day at Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
We stay close to the ghats so mornings start with a short walk, not a traffic jam, and a local guide handles the first morning, which is the hardest. Add a silk weaver's workshop, Banarasi chaat and the Subah-e-Banaras music and yoga morning at Assi Ghat for the full picture.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, watched from a boat
- Sunrise boat ride from Assi to Manikarnika
- Kashi Vishwanath darshan and the new corridor
- Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa and the Ashokan lion capital
- Subah-e-Banaras at Assi Ghat
- A Banarasi silk weaver's workshop
Day by day
Itinerary
Varanasi → Varanasi · 3N/4D
4 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Arrive and the evening aarti+
Pickup from the airport or station. In the evening, a boat to Dashashwamedh Ghat to watch the Ganga aarti from the river.
- Ganga aarti from a boat
Hotel or heritage guesthouse near the ghats D
- 2
Day 2Sunrise boat, Kashi Vishwanath and the lanes+
A sunrise boat from Assi to Manikarnika as the ghats come alive. After breakfast, a guided walk through the old city to Kashi Vishwanath (darshan) and the Annapurna temple. Afternoon free; evening lassi and chaat in Godowlia.
- Sunrise boat
- Kashi Vishwanath
- Old-city lanes
- Chaat walk
Hotel or heritage guesthouse near the ghats B · D
- 3
Day 3Sarnath and Banarasi silkVaranasi ↔ Sarnath · 10 km+
Half-day at Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and the Archaeological Museum (closed Fridays). In the afternoon, visit a silk weaver's workshop, then Bharat Mata Mandir or the Banaras Hindu University campus.
- Dhamek Stupa
- Sarnath Museum
- Silk weaving
Hotel or heritage guesthouse near the ghats B · D
- 4
Day 4Subah-e-Banaras and departure+
Pre-dawn morning aarti, music and yoga at Assi Ghat (Subah-e-Banaras), then breakfast and drop at the airport or station.
- Subah-e-Banaras
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 3 nights close to the ghats (3-star hotel or heritage guesthouse)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Two private boat rides (sunrise and aarti)
- Licensed guide for the old city and Sarnath
- Private cab for transfers and Sarnath
- Airport or station pickup and drop
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- ✕ Kashi Vishwanath sugam darshan or aarti tickets (optional, booked online)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Phones and bags aren't allowed inside Kashi Vishwanath; lockers are provided.
- Please don't photograph cremations at Manikarnika or Harishchandra ghats.
- During Dev Deepawali (November) prices rise and boats sell out months ahead. Ask for our festival departure.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes you can slip off at temples
- Scarf or stole to cover shoulders/head
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- ID: Aadhaar or passport and visa
Places on this trip
Destination Guides
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi
4 packages · from ₹14,500
Explore Varanasi →Uttar Pradesh
Sunrise on the ghats, evening aarti and the oldest lanes in India.
Kashi, Banaras, Varanasi: one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, built along 84 ghats on the Ganga. Mornings are for boat rides and bathers, evenings for the Ganga aarti.
- Best time
- October to March
- Ideal trip
- 3–4 days
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How much does the Varanasi Tour cost?+
The Varanasi Tour starts from ₹14,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Varanasi Tour?+
The best time is Oct – Mar. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Varanasi Tour take?+
It runs 4 days and 3 nights from Varanasi to Varanasi. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Varanasi Tour suitable for parents?+
Yes. It is one of our For Parents trips, rated activity level 2 of 4 (Light). About 2 hours on foot a day, with steep ghat steps and narrow lanes.
Is Varanasi good for elderly parents?+
Yes, with planning. Some ghat stays have steep steps, so we choose hotels with vehicle access and arrange boats from accessible ghats.
Can I do this solo?+
Yes. A guide accompanies you in the lanes and on the river, and your planner checks in each evening.
When is Dev Deepawali?+
On Kartik Purnima, about 15 days after Diwali, when every ghat is lit with diyas. It's the most magical (and crowded) night of the year.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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