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Dawn boat rides, riverside rituals and the glow of the Ganga Aarti.

3 Days / 2 Nights Ghats · Ganga Aarti · Sarnath 4.7 rating
Overview

About Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the world's oldest living cities and the spiritual heart of India, where life and faith play out along the ghats of the holy Ganges.

Our Varanasi journey centres on a sunrise boat ride past the ghats, the mesmerising evening Ganga Aarti, and the Buddhist site of Sarnath nearby.

Trip highlights

Sunrise boat rideGlide past the ghats as the city wakes
Ganga AartiA spectacular fire-and-chant river ceremony
Old city lanesTemples, silk weavers and street food
SarnathWhere the Buddha gave his first sermon

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Varanasi

Transfer to your hotel; evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat from a boat.

Day 2

Sunrise boat & Sarnath

Dawn boat ride along the ghats, walk the old city, afternoon at Sarnath.

Day 3

Departure

Morning at leisure and transfer to the airport / station.

What's included

Inclusions

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation
  • Sunrise and evening boat rides
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • All sightseeing and transfers per itinerary
  • Dedicated Nest Leisure travel coordinator

Exclusions

  • Airfare / train fare to the destination
  • Monument entry fees and camera charges
  • Lunches and dinners unless specified
  • Optional activities and personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ganga Aarti worth seeing? +
It's the highlight — a nightly ceremony of fire, bells and chanting, best viewed from a boat.
Is Varanasi suitable for first-timers? +
Yes, with a guide. Our coordinator helps you navigate the intense old city.
Can I combine Varanasi with other cities? +
Popular pairings include Bodhgaya, Khajuraho, or the Golden Triangle.
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