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Varanasi spiritual city of India and enjoy a memorable Varanasi tour with us. Discover the popular sightseeing of Varanasi with various day tour packages.
Varanasi Holiday Packages
Located on the west bank of the holy river Ganges, Varanasi is one among the seven holy cities in the country. The spiritual city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh is considered to be the oldest continuously settled cities across the globe, created by Lord Shiva himself.
Being the most visited religious hub of the country, there many Varanasi vacation packages available which cover all the major attractions in the city and make it a hassle free experience for the pilgrims. A Varanasi tour package takes the vacationers on a mitigating temple tour and allows them to explore the locals of the city as per their preferences.
While opting for the Varanasi tour package, you will realize that this serene city is a lot more than just a tourist destination. It is a treasure trove for people who believe in finding spirituality of their own. Considered to be one of the best destinations to find salvation and solace, travelers and pilgrims can enjoy about a week long vacation in this pious city. So, pick from the best Kasi tour packages and get ready to embark upon a vacation that promises to stir the soul.
Tourist Attractions Which Can Be Covered With Varanasi Tour Packages
1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
What’s Special: Jyotirlinga, Gold dome
Nearby Attractions: Manikarnika Ghat, Nepali Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Bharat Kala Bhavan Musuem
Timings: 04:00 am to 11:00 pm
Built By: Ahilya Bai Holkar
Built In: 1490
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the most important place to visit on an excursion to Varanasi. This is the main temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva and also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Lakhs of devotees come here to offer their prayers to God. There is also a holy well inside the temple, where only Hindu devotees are allowed to enter. Located on the bank of river Ganga, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple looks alluring during the evening aarti hours.
2. Dashashwamedh Ghat
What’s Special: Evening Ganga aarti
Nearby Attractions: Manikarnika Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Nepali Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
Timings: 24 Hours
Built By: Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao
Built In: 1748
Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the most important of all the ghats in Varanasi. The ghat looks charming and full of energy during the evening Ganga aarti, when thousands of devotees come here to enjoy the peaceful environment of aarti rituals and the traditional dance performance. The whole river looks enchanting with lighted diyas floating on it. For anyone, who is seeking serenity, can come to this place for soul satisfaction.
3. Assi Ghat
What’s Special: Meeting point of river Ganga and Assi
Nearby Attractions: Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
Timings: 24 Hours
Built In: 1988
Assi Ghat is the second popular ghat in Varanasi after Dashashwamedh Ghat. This is the place which is said to be the meeting point of River Ganga with River Assi. The ghat comes to life during the morning and the evening time when the yoga and Ganga aarti is performed respectively. It is also a famous ghat to take a boat sightseeing tour.
4. Banaras Hindu University
What’s Special: Sayaji Rao Gaekwad Library, Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Kala Bhavan
Nearby Attractions: Dashashwamedh Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Nepali Temple
Timings: 10:30 am to 04:30 pm
Built By: Madan Mohan Malviya and Annie Besant
Built In: 1916
Banaras Hindu University is one of the largest universities in India and also the largest residential university all over Asia. Students hail here for qualification from different parts of India. The best part of this place for a tourist would be its library which has more than 13 million books. There is also a Vishwanath Temple in this university which can be visited by tourists. Bharat Kala Bhavan is also located within the university which is a must visit as it has a rich collection of historic artefacts, paintings, statues, wood works etc.
5. Chunar Fort
What’s Special: Architecture, Legends
Nearby Attractions: Ramnagar Fort, Lakhaniya Hills and Waterfalls, Siddhnath ki Dari, Shri Durga Temple
Timings: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Built By: Prithviraj Chauhan
Built In: 1177 AD
Chunar Fort is located on the outskirts of Varanasi, somewhat 23 km in the Mirzapur district. The legends have that the Fort is blessed with divine powers. Some paranormal activities are also said to have taken place inside the fort. The major attractions here are Hanging Place, Samadhi of Bhartrihari, and Bunglow of Warren Hastings.
Best Time To Avail A Varanasi Holiday Package
The best time to plan a visit to Varanasi is considered to be from October to March. Winters in the North are relatively pleasant than the summers. Moreover, there prevails a cheerful breeze all day round in Varanasi which is ideal for a super fun sightseeing tour. It is best to not visit Varanasi as the scorching heat makes it really difficult to explore the temples and other attractions in the city.
A Varanasi tour package pampers the vacationers with an excellent combination of sightseeing and activities. Booking a tour package is the easiest way to savor in the spirituality of the city. Housing a wide array of surprises in store for the vacationers, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and Durga Temple are some of the tourist attractions that will certainly sweep the vacationers off their feet. Let’s focus on the month-wise weather details of Varanasi:
November to February
The winter season which begins from November and lasts till February is definitely the best time to visit the divine ghats of Varanasi, owing to its location in Uttar Pradesh in the north. The winter sun when shines on the surface of Ganga, looks very pleasing to the eyes. The temples, forts and ghats can be best enjoyed during the winter season when the temperature remains between 5 to 15 degree Celsius.
March to June
It might be a difficult task to explore Varanasi in the scorching heat of the summer season. May and June are the hottest months with temperature rising to even 50 degree Celsius. The evenings can be comparatively comfortable but afternoons are really tough to tackle. Hence, one should avoid visiting Varanasi during the summer season, unless and until looking for really cheap hotel prices.
July to September
Beginning of July brings rainfall in Varanasi which continues till September. The weather becomes pleasant, however, rains might cause a hindrance in your sightseeing plans. The flow of river Ganga is great during the monsoon season and sitting on the ghat in pleasant weather is a bliss in itself. Hotel rates are also cheap compared to that of winter.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01:- Arrival Varanasi (Kashi)
Arrive at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station, check-in to Hotel & Relax, In the evening experience the Ganga Aarti, which refers to the songs sung to praise the deity by offering the lamps. Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as a goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, Aarti is performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat. We can watch it from the Ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras & boating (at Own Cost) on the River Ganga. Overnight Stay in Varanasi. (Hotel Abhishek International or similar)
Day 02:-Varanasi (Kashi) Temple Tour
Early morning at 06:00 AM visit Old Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Vishalakshi Temple & Kal-Bhairava Temple then back to hotel & take breakfast, then Visit Ramnagar Fort, Evening Covering City Temple Tour New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (BHU) also known as Birla Temple, Sankatmochan Temple(Hanuman Temple), Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Mandir & Shopping in Varanasi Silk Market & Test the Varanasi Foods. Overnight Stay in Varanasi.
Day 03:-Varanasi- Ayodhya (Same Day)
Promptly in the first part of the day after breakfast, depart from the hotel. You will be taken towards another chronicled and notorious blessed Hindu goal of Ayodhya which is arranged a way off of 5 hours. Check-in at the hotel You will at that point be taken out for a tour of the sacred city which will incorporate spots like Ram Janmabhoomi, Janki Bhawan, Kanak Bhawan, and Hanuman Garhi. After this, you will return from Ayodhya to Varanasi and relax in your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04:-Varanasi- Prayagraj (Night Stay in Prayagraj)
After your Breakfast at Hotel depart to Allahabad (Prayagraj), after reaching there visit Triveni Sangam, Bade Hanuman Ji Temple ( Lete Hue Hanuman Ji ), Aloopi Devi Temple ( Shakti Peeth ) & Anand Bhavan. After Taking Your Lunch (on your own), Check in at your Pre-booked Hotel for Overnight Stay. (Hotel Prayag or similar)
Day 05:- Prayagraj to Chitrakoot (Night Stay in Chitrakoot)
After your Breakfast at Hotel depart from Allahabad (Prayagraj) to Chitrakoot Tour, after reaching there visit gupt Godavari, Sati Anusuya Ashram, Sphatik Shila, Hanuman Dhara, Ram Ghat, and Kamad Giri Temple. Overnight Stay at Hotel. (Hotel Shreejee or similar)
Day 06:- Chitrakoot to Varanasi (Night Stay in Varanasi)
Day 07:-Varanasi- Sarnath & Departure
Early morning at 5 AM go for Walking Tour at Ghats to see Sun Rise also called the Subah-E-Banaras tour means the mornings of Banaras. The old Buildings, Ashrams & Places along the riverside look as colorful as a rainbow when the sunlight hits them. People take bath, perform rituals, worshiping to the Sun, it all happens in the Subah-e-Banaras. We start the Boat from Assi Ghat & go all the way to Manikarnika Ghat (The Biggest Cremation Ground of Banaras) and back to Assi Ghat. This Boat Tour is a Combination of a Boat Ride (Direct Payment) & Walking Tour of the Southern Part of the Old City to explore the cultural diversity of Varanasi. Back to Hotel & take Breakfast check-out from the hotel and Visit Sarnath, the city of Lord Buddha where he came to preach his first Sermon after he achieved Enlightenment at Bodhgaya, It contains the most impressive remains, as well as a Modern Temple; visit the Mulagandhakuti Vihara (Main Temple), Archeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, and various Monasteries &Shopping in Varanasi Silk Market. Evening drop at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station for Your Return/Onward Journey.