2 Days Varanasi tour package for first timers

4.8(39)48 hFree cancellationBy Tour Varanasi

About this activity

You’ll always remember your first time in Varanasi. From sunrise boat rides to participation in evening prayer ceremony and walking into old lanes, here’s how to make the most of India’s cultural capital.

Varanasi, One of the most colorful and fascinating places on earth, surprises abound around every corner. Most visitors agree Varanasi is magical – but not for the faint-hearted. Intimate rituals of life and death take place in public, and the sights, sounds and smells on the Ghats – can be intense. Still, the so-called City of Light may turn out to be your favorite stop of all. Walking the Ghats and alleyways or watching sunrise from a boat can be unforgettable.

What's included

✓All currently applicable taxes, including the GST of 5.0% applicable on total invoice amount
✓Private chairs in balcony to witness evening aarti ceremony and private hand rowing boat in morning
✓All airport and railway station transfers, sightseeing & excursions will be by a private chauffeur driven, AC Toyota Car.
✓Services of an English speaking local guide for the monuments as per the program.
✓An exclusive boat during sunrise boat ride

Not included

✕Any other services not mentioned in the inclusion

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No high heel shoes are recommended to wear
An additional Christmas Evening and New Year evening gala dinner will be extra and addition at Hotel and should be settled directly with clients in Hotel.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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