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2-Day Varanasi & Sarnath Private Tour

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Step off the train at Varanasi Junction and into your air-conditioned vehicle for a journey through time and spirit. Begin at Sarnath, the serene Deer Park where Buddha first taught, with its ancient stupas and peaceful groves. As afternoon fades, your driver guides you to the Ganges, where you witness the evening aarti ceremony—a moving spectacle of fire, prayer, and devotion along the sacred river. After a restful night in Varanasi, rise early for a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, watching the ghats come alive with pilgrims and rituals. Spend the morning exploring the narrow lanes of the old city, discovering temples and bustling markets. This tour suits travellers seeking a deep, immersive glimpse into India’s spiritual heart, with all logistics handled by your experienced driver.

Type
Multi-day tour
Duration
2D 1N
Route
33 km
Starts
Varanasi
Pickup
Varanasi Junction railway station
Cab options
Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller

Your day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1 · based in Varanasi

    Arrive in Varanasi

    • Arrival at Varanasi airport or railway station

      Met by representative and transferred to hotel.

    • Drive to Sarnath

      Explore ruins, visit Sarnath Museum (closed Fridays) and deer park.

      • Sarnath
    • Evening boat ride on the Ganges

      See rituals and evening prayer ceremony on the ghats.

      • Ganges
  2. Day 2 · based in Varanasi

    Varanasi sightseeing

    • Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges

      See bathing ghats and cremation sites.

      • Ganges
    • Guided walking tour of Varanasi

      Explore ancient alleyways, temples, and markets. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

      • Varanasi
    • Transfer to Varanasi airport or railway station

      Drop-off for departure.

Fare breakdown

Total travel distance: 33 km · Travel duration: 2 days

Estimated fare components for each vehicle type
Vehicle typeBase fareExtra distanceDriver chargesParkingToll taxGST (5%)Total
Sedan₹4,500 – ₹8,100Min 200–300 km/day₹0₹12 – ₹14 / km₹500 – ₹630₹250 – ₹315 / day₹0As applicable₹257 – ₹430₹5,387 – ₹9,030
SUV₹8,750 – ₹9,600Min 250–300 km/day₹0₹16 – ₹16 / km₹500 – ₹596₹250 – ₹298 / day₹0As applicable₹467 – ₹505₹9,813 – ₹10,605
Toyota Innova₹9,900 – ₹12,000Min 250–300 km/day₹0₹17 – ₹23 / km₹500 – ₹750₹250 – ₹375 / day₹0As applicable₹520 – ₹638₹10,920 – ₹13,388
Tempo Traveller₹13,200 – ₹16,200Min 300 km/day₹0₹22 – ₹27 / km₹800₹400 / day₹0As applicable₹700 – ₹850₹14,700 – ₹17,850

Planning estimates only. Green/environment tax may apply. The operator confirms the final fare.

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