From Delhi: 2-Day Varanasi Tour with Accommodation｜India

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Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi – Temples, Ghats & Ganga Aarti

Morning:-
- Arrive in Varanasi; meet your tour guide & transfer to hotel.
- After freshening up, begin city exploration.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple – the holiest Shiva shrine.
- Walk through the ancient Vishwanath Gali known for silk shops & street offerings.
- Visit Annapurna Temple & Kal Bhairav Temple (the guardian deity of Varanasi).

Afternoon:-
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit Tulsi Manas Mandir, Durga Kund Temple, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
- Explore New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Temple) inside BHU campus.

Evening:-
- Take a serene boat ride on the Ganges during sunset.
- Witness the world-famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat with reserved seating.
- Stroll along the ghats to absorb Varanasi’s evening spiritual charm.
- Drop back to hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.

️ Day 2: Sunrise Boat Ride – Sarnath Excursion – Local Markets

Early Morning:-
- Enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges – see rituals, cremation ghats, and morning prayers.
- Walk through Assi Ghat & visit Subah-e-Banaras Ceremony (optional).
- Return to hotel for breakfast.

Late Morning – Sarnath Tour:-
- Drive 10 km from Varanasi to Sarnath, the birthplace of Buddhism’s first teachings.
- Places Covered:
- Dhamek Stupa – where Buddha gave the first sermon.
- Chaukhandi Stupa – marking Buddha’s meeting with his disciples.
- Sarnath Museum – famous for the Ashoka Lion Capital (India’s emblem).
- Mulagandha Kuti Vihar – with beautiful frescoes & serene gardens.
- Bodhi Tree planted from the Sri Lankan Bodhgaya lineage.

Afternoon:-
- Return to Varanasi.
- Lunch at a traditional vegetarian restaurant.
- Explore local markets for Banarasi silk sarees, wooden toys, Rudraksha malas & handicrafts.

Evening:-
- Optional experiences:
- Ayurveda massage
- Food walk to taste kachori-sabzi, lassi & Banarasi paan
- Drop to hotel or airport/railway station for departure.