Varanasi and Sarnath Temple Tour: 2 Day Package

This 2-day tour covers Kashi Vishwanath, Kal Bhairav, Annapurna, Sankat Mochan and the evening Ganga Aarti on Day 1, and a sunrise boat ride, Sarnath (about 10 km), Tulsi Manas Temple and the BHU Vishwanath Temple on Day 2.

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Duration: 2 days / 1 night in Varanasi
Distance: about 60 km local
Best time: October to March. Dev Deepawali (November) is spectacular but very crowded.

Your temple journey

A journey, thoughtfully arranged.

Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.

Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.

Your journey at a glance

The route, day by day.

01Day 1: Kashi temples and Ganga Aarti
02Day 2: Ghats, Sarnath and BHU

Your journey

The itinerary

Explore the route before you speak to us.

Day 1: Kashi temples and Ganga Aarti

01
Pick-up from your hotel, station or airport in Varanasi
02
Kal Bhairav Temple (about 45 minutes)
03
Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Corridor (about 2 hours 30 minutes)
04
Annapurna Devi Temple (about 30 minutes)
05
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple and Durga Kund (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
06
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
07
Overnight stay in Varanasi

Day 2: Ghats, Sarnath and BHU

01
Sunrise boat ride along the ghats (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
02
Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar (about 2 hours)
03
Tulsi Manas Temple (about 45 minutes)
04
Shri Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University (about 1 hour)
05
Drop-off at your hotel, station or airport

Planning your visit

A little more to know.

Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.

Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.

What the package may include

Details to confirm.

These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.

Inclusions

Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance

Exclusions

Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
Meals and drinks
Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
Donations, camera fees and personal expenses

Good to know

Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.

Before you go

Questions, answered.

Is the sunrise boat ride worth it?

Yes. It is the calmest way to see the ghats and the morning rituals.

Can we add Prayagraj and Vindhyachal?

Yes. See the Prayagraj, Vindhyachal and Varanasi 3-day tour.

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