Varanasi Trip Overview
Varanasi is remarked to be the oldest of all and ancient than the antiquity by various European travels who travelled here in medieval times.
The holy city is lined with series of ancient temples. The city of temples also has a hundred Ghats that lead one into the waters of holy Ganga.
“Sarnath” where lord Buddha delivered is first sermon and the dharma wheel of Buddhism begun moving and still believed to be moving till date.
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Duration: 5 to 7 hours
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Varanasi is remarked to be the oldest of all and ancient than the antiquity by various European travels who travelled here in medieval times.
The holy city is lined with series of ancient temples. The city of temples also has a hundred Ghats that lead one into the waters of holy Ganga.
“Sarnath” where lord Buddha delivered is first sermon and the dharma wheel of Buddhism begun moving and still believed to be moving till date.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dasaswamedh Ghat Road Bangali Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
The holy city is lined with series of ancient temples. Some of the more prominent of them include Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir, and Durga Temple (monkey temple). The city of temples also has a hundred Ghats that lead one into the waters of holy Ganga. Some of the more famous of the Ghats include Manikarnika Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, and Assi Ghat.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Afterward get driven to “Sarnath” where lord Buddha delivered is first sermon and the dharma wheel of Buddhism begun moving and still believed to be moving till date.
Enjoy visiting the Dhamek Stupa, the Chaukhandi Stupa marking the site where Buddha received his first disciples, the pre- Ashokan stupa of Dharmarajika Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and Sarnath Archeological Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ganga Aarti, Dashashwamedh ghat Road, Varanasi 221001 India
Evening witness the fire prayer ceremony, known as Ganga aarti, worshiping river Ganges as a mother.
Duration: 30 minutes
