Private Tour: Full-Day Spiritual Varanasi Tour with Visit of Sarnath and Evening Ritualistic Rites
Varanasi, India
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 9 hours
Varanasi is a picturesque city located on the western banks of Yamuna river. It is considered an important city in India because it has carries the legacy of Indian tradition and culture through centuries and passes it on following generations. Join the tour and experience the mysticism of river Ganga adds to the spiritual aura to this city.
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Varanasi is a picturesque city located on the western banks of Yamuna river. It is considered an important city in India because it has carries the legacy of Indian tradition and culture through centuries and passes it on following generations. Join the tour and experience the mysticism of river Ganga adds to the spiritual aura to this city.You will be picked up from your hotel in Varanasi in the morning and transferred to Sarnath, a “UNESCO World Heritage site” as one of the holiest Buddhist places, Sarnath is a sacred place considered for attainment of enlightenment. It is the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers.
Later on you will visit Chaukhandi Stupa, an elevated structure surrounded by octagonal tower. It is the gateway to Sarnath and is adorned by lush green lawns from all sides. Then continue to Dhamek Stupa, a remarkable structure built of stone and brick. This cylindrical pillar is engraved with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin. Afterwards visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a modern temple that encases unrivaled frescoes of Japanese painter, and Sarnath Museum that houses some of the finest examples of Buddhist art and culture.
After visiting Sarnath you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch continue visiting other famous temples and marvelous holy structures. The beauty of these temples is characterized by their uniqueness and distinct appeal. Although some of them are worn out and some are mere ruins, you can easily see the diversity and an acute fineness in craftsmanship. In the evening, you will witness the ritualistic rites held every evening on the banks of Ganges. When the tour ends, the driver will take you back to your hotel.
Later on you will visit Chaukhandi Stupa, an elevated structure surrounded by octagonal tower. It is the gateway to Sarnath and is adorned by lush green lawns from all sides. Then continue to Dhamek Stupa, a remarkable structure built of stone and brick. This cylindrical pillar is engraved with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin. Afterwards visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a modern temple that encases unrivaled frescoes of Japanese painter, and Sarnath Museum that houses some of the finest examples of Buddhist art and culture.
After visiting Sarnath you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch continue visiting other famous temples and marvelous holy structures. The beauty of these temples is characterized by their uniqueness and distinct appeal. Although some of them are worn out and some are mere ruins, you can easily see the diversity and an acute fineness in craftsmanship. In the evening, you will witness the ritualistic rites held every evening on the banks of Ganges. When the tour ends, the driver will take you back to your hotel.
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