Varanasi Full Day City Highlights and Ganges Cruise Tour

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Discover the sacred city of Varanasi on a full day private guided tour that blends spirituality, history, and culture. Begin early morning with a serene boat ride on the Ganges River, where you can witness rituals and prayers performed along the ghats at sunrise.
Continue with a walking tour through the old city lanes to visit the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most important Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Experience the vibrant energy of local streets filled with culture and devotion.
Explore the expansive campus of Banaras Hindu University, one of Asia’s largest educational institutions, and visit the nearby Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum and the modern Vishwanath Temple replica.
Visit the colorful Durga Temple and learn about the city’s silk weaving traditions before heading to Sarnath. At Sarnath, explore the Dhamek Stupa and archaeological museum, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
In the evening, return to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony, a powerful spiritual ritual performed along the riverbanks

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