Overview
The land of Varanasi has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. The temple’s history is said to date back to the time immemorial, and it is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, including the Skanda Purana and the Kashi Khanda. Lord Shiva himself established the Jyotirlinga, a sacred representation of his formless lingam at this location. Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. The other three sites are Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar.
Itinerary
On arrival at the nearest airport we’ll be greeted by our tour representative who then escorts you to hotel. Check into hotel and later proceed to visualize the spell bounding Ganga aarti at the Dasaswamedh ghat. We would also take a boat ride on the Ganges while visualizing the Ganga aarti and take our dinner.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Early morning, we embark on a mystical boat ride on River Ganges. It is indeed an out-of-the-world experience as you sail past the Ghats and catch glimpses of people taking their holy dip, offering Surya Namaskar, chanting mantras and so on. Later on we proceed to visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple followed by other temples such as Sankat mochan temple, Annapurna temple, Manas Mandir, Bharat Mata Mandir, BHU. Back to hotel for breakfast.
Later during the day we make an excursion to Sarnath the historical place where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon. The places we visit at Sarnath temple include Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Buddha temples and archaeological museum.
We will be back to Varanasi by evening and later can make use of the evening for some shopping times.
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight at Varanasi.
After breakfast,check-out from the hotel.Transfer to airport and depart for onward journey.
Note: Rates are not valid for black out dates and festival dates.
Inclusions
- Welcome drink on Arrival at hotel (non-Alcoholic).
- Accommodation on Double sharing basis at hotels.
- Meals (Daily Breakfast ).
- All hotel taxes.
- Sightseeing as per above Itinerary by Individual Vehicle.
- Pick and Drop services as per itinary.
- 3 night stay in Varanasi.
Exclusions
- Any kind of insurance.
- Entrance fees at any point.
- Any Train, Airline’s fare, Ferry charges, Boating.
- Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, landslide, road blockage.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees.
Payment Policy
- If booking is 30 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 15% of the package cost required
- If booking is between 30 days to 15 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 30% of the package cost is required
- If travel is within 15 days of the travel date: We will require 100% payment.
Cancellation Policy
- If booking is 15 days before the travel date: 100% refund for Domestic Packages.
- if booking is 30 days before the travel date: 100% refund for International Packages.
- Between 30 days to 15 date before the travel date 10% of the total cost will be deducted on International Packages.
- Between 15 days to 1 Day before the travel date: 100% cancellation on Domestic & International Packages.
