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Varanasi-city of Ganges, same day visit
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
From 5 hours to 6 hours
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What You Will Do
A crumbling maze of a city that rises from the ghats (steps) on the western banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is in many senses the quintessential India. With an ancient history -- Mark Twain famously described it as "older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together" -- it is also one of the most sacred cities in the world today. Kashi, or "City of Light, where the eternal light of Shiva intersects the earth," as Varanasi is seen by devotees, is the holiest of Indian pilgrimages, home of Shiva, where the devout come to wash away their sins. Earliest accounts of the city go back 8,000 years, and "the city of learning and burning," as it is affectionately referred to, has attracted pilgrims from time immemorial, not all of them Hindu -- even Buddha visited here in 500 B.C. after he achieved enlightenment, sharing his wisdom at nearby Sarnath.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- Monument entry fee at the sites
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Boat ride at the river Ganges to see the historic ghats (sharing basis)
- Service of English speaking local guide during the sightseeing
- Evening Ganges aarti ceremony at the Dashashwamedh ghat
What's Not Included?
- Any other services like tipping, meals, beverages etc.
- Any other services which are not mentioned in inclusion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple
30 minutes
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temple in Varanasi, also known as the Golden temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. It was constructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Indore. This makes Varanasi a tourists place because of great religious importance to the Hindus.Non-Hindus are not allowed to inside the main temple.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: The Great Indian Adventure.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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