The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi
From sunrise on the Ganges to the evening aarti — every essential layer of Varanasi in a single, well-paced day with a private guide and a chauffeured vehicle.
Overview
What this journey includes
From sunrise on the Ganges to the evening aarti — every essential layer of Varanasi in a single, well-paced day with a private guide and a chauffeured vehicle. Over 1 day, you will be accompanied by a licensed local guide, chauffeured in an air-conditioned vehicle, and looked after by a dedicated host who is on WhatsApp throughout.
Day by Day
Your itinerary, hour by hour
A guideline pace — we adjust to your energy, the weather, and the unexpected beauty of the city.
- 04:45 — Pick-up from your hotel
- 05:15 — Private wooden boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise
- 07:00 — Walk the iconic ghats — Manikarnika, Dashashwamedh, Assi
- 08:30 — Traditional breakfast of kachori-sabzi, jalebi, masala chai
- 09:30 — Kashi Vishwanath Temple darshan via the new corridor
- 11:00 — Drive to Sarnath (10 km) — Dhamek Stupa, museum, Deer Park
- 14:00 — Lunch at a heritage haveli in the old city
- 15:30 — Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Kala Bhavan museum
- 17:30 — Sunset at Assi Ghat
- 18:30 — Reserved front-row view of the Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti
- 20:30 — Drop-off at your hotel
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
- English-speaking licensed guide
- Wooden boat ride tickets
- Reserved Ganga Aarti seating
- Hotel pickup and drop
- Mineral water & wifi on-board
Not included
- Flights / train tickets
- Personal shopping
- Tips & gratuities
On this journey
Destinations you'll visit
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