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Package Overview

For many, the spiritual heart of India is Varanasi. Explore this side of the city on this 9-hour tour that includes Sarnath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is important to Buddhists, and a Hindu ritual on the sacred Ganges River. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, private transportation, lunch, and all entrance fees included.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Full-Day Spiritual Varanasi Tour with Sarnath

  Highlights
  
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  Learn about two of India’s great religions—Buddhism and Hinduism—in a day
  
  Entrance fees and local guide are included
  
  Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (included)
  
  Receive transfers to and from your hotel
  
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  What to Expect
  
  After pickup at your hotel in Varanasi, transfer to a private vehicle to Sarnath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest places in Buddhism. Your guide will explain the significance of the site, which is where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermons. Buddhist pilgrims flock to Sarnath.
  Next, visit the Chaukhandi Stupa, an elevated structure surrounded by an octagonal tower that serves as the gateway to Sarnath, then continue to the Dhamek Stupa, another Buddhist structure, this time built of stone and brick engraved with delicate floral carvings. Next, visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a modern Buddhist temple that is home to impressive, before stopping at the Sarnath Museum to see a collection of Buddhist art.
  After visiting Sarnath, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue visit other famous temples in the city that demonstrate the diversity and craftsmanship of these structures.
  In the evening, travel to the banks of the Ganges River to witness the rites. Held every evening on the banks of holiest river in India, before your driver takes you back to your hotel.
  
  Important Information
  
  Departure Point
  
  Your hotel in Varanasi
  
  Departure Time
  
  Between 8:30am and 9:30am
  
  Duration
  
  9h
  
  Return Details
  
  Returns to original departure point

  • Themes Religious & Pilgrimage

Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Varanasi
• Lunch
• Driver/Professional guide
• Entry/Admission - Sarnath
• Entry/Admission - Chaukhandi Stupa
• Entry/Admission - Dhamek Stupa

Exclusions

• Additional food and drinks
• DVD (available to purchase)
• Gratuities
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Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• D48/143 E Misir Pokhra - 221010
• 08069247161 (Ext : 721)
• XXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com View Mail ID

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