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Varanasi Independent Adventure

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 Trip Length
3 Days
 Trip Starts
Varanasi
 Trip Finishes
Varanasi
3 Day Varanasi Independent Adventure Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: India
Trip Styles
Classic , Independent
Budget
Affordable
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
TAHVIC

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 3 Day Varanasi Independent Adventure. A perfect add-on to any trip to India, explore the mystical and holy Hindu city of Varanasi. Take memorable sunset and sunrise boat trips down the Ganges River and be enthralled by the thousands of devotees who come to the banks of the river to absolve themselves of their sins. Witness the bathing ghats and centuries-old temples, and explore the narrow winding lanes in search of exquisite silks, brassware, and stunning saris. Also visit Sarnath, known as the birthplace...read more of Buddhism and the site of the enlightened Buddha's first sermon.

Itinerary

Varanasi is the quintessential Indian holy city, where millions of Hindus travel for pilgrimage, to worship, to mourn, or to die.

Varanasi is a pure vegetarian town – no eggs, meat, fish, or alcohol is allowed (within a certain distance of the river Ganges). Opt to visit Chaat Gali, a street of vendors selling the spiciest chaat (savoury snack) in the state. A visit to Varanasi is incomplete without tasting paan -- it is the perfect end to any meal and comes in many varieties – stuffed with gulkhand (rose petal preserve), cardamom, or grated coconut. (B)

Get up early for a sunrise boat ride along the Ganges and observe the dawn rituals of bathing and burial. Tour ends upon return to the hotel. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Cruise the Ganges River and observe local traditions and rituals.
  • Explore Varanasi's Old City and marvel at its ghats.
  • See where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon.

  • Arrival transfer
  • Varanasi city tour
  • Sunset and sunrise boat trip on the holy Ganges River
  • Guided excursion to Sarnath
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Comfort hotels (2 Nights)

  • This tour is an Independent Adventure with no group and no CEO (Chief Experience Officer)
  • A G Adventures representative will meet you and give you a briefing to start your trip and there will be local guides provided at the included sights

  • 2 breakfasts

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Varanasi Independent Adventure' Reviews

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Quick visit to Varanasi 0 , VIC, Australia, Oct 2019
3 day G Adventures' tour to Varanasi was very well organised. Amit, the tour guide for 3 days, was wonderful and so helpful to me. I had an excellent spot to watch the evening Hindu ceremony on the Ganges. Due to high river levels unfortunately the boats were not going on the river that evening or the next morning. Very disappointing.

The Hotel ...read more Meadows was of poor standard, rooms dirty, noisy, poor quality linens etc. the food in the dining room was very basic and I had to leave the hotel for my meals and seek out better restaurants. The Surya Hotel was very close and much better hotel and I ate my meals there mostly. I did not get the rickshaw ride which I see now was meant to be included.

Driver was excellent and friendly. Amit the tour guide made my trip with his friendliness and helpfulness. He also arranged extra transport for me and took me to a great archaeological museum which was brilliant.
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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

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