Silk weaving, carpets, crafts and tourism employ a significant number of the local population, as do the Banaras Locomotive Works and Bharat Heavy Electricals. The city is known worldwide for its many ghats, steps leading down the steep river bank to the water, where pilgrims perform rituals. Of particular note are the Dashashwamedh Ghat, the Panchganga Ghat, the Manikarnika Ghat, and the Harishchandra Ghat, the last two being where Hindus cremate their dead. The Hindu genealogy registers at Varanasi are kept here. Among the notable temples in Varanasi are the Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Shiva, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and the Durga Temple.
Welcome on arrival at Varanasi airport / Railway station, Meet & assist transfer to hotel and day free for leisure activities. Later in the evening enjoy sunset boat ride to witness grand prayer ceremony on the Ghats of river Ganges. You will be transferred to a surreal world, as dozens of big lamps are lighted and swayed in semi-circle, in tandem by the priests to offer prayers, while singing of Vedic hymns and playing of the traditional instruments, while the visitors release 100 of small earthen lamps with flickering lights.. Overnight stay hotel at Varanasi.
Early morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride with your guide on the sacred river Ganges to see the sunrise, the cremation Ghats and the sacred rituals. Watch hundreds of faithful take a bath and pray on the banks. The entire scene comes alive as a reassurance of Hindu faith and spiritualism. After Excursion to Sarnath, visit Dhamekha Stupa, Deer Park; Museum (Closed on Friday). Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks and see the buzz around the shops opening and selling holy beads, handicrafts, etc. overnight stay at Varanasi hotel.
Early morning, drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride with your guide on the sacred river Ganges to see the sunrise, the cremation Ghats and the sacred rituals. Watch hundreds of faithful take a bath and pray on the banks. The entire scene comes alive as a reassurance of Hindu faith and spiritualism. After Excursion to Sarnath, visit Dhamekha Stupa, Deer Park & Museum (Closed on Friday). Return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganges" and see the buzz around the shops opening and selling holy beads, handicrafts, etc. overnight stay at Varanasi hotel.
After breakfast, we will visit the most Holy place of Hindus camp; Birth place of Lord Rama, Kanak Bhawan, Hanuman Garhi, Dasharath Darbar camp; various temples. In the evening you will have an opportunity to have glance at some significant river front of Saryu River. Overnight stay at the hotel in Ayodhya.
Morning after breakfast, proceed to the Airport or Railway Station to catch the flight/train for onwards destination. Tour End…
Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
Meals as per hotel plan
All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
GST if not mentioned in the rates
All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary