Full Day Private Spiritual Tour Of Varanasi With Visit of Sarnath , Museum & Lunch.

                 Full Day Private Spiritual Tour of Varanasi with Visit of Sarnath, Museum & Lunch.

 

                                        

Destinations: Varanasi — Sarnath

Duration:   8- Hrs

 

Touted as the cultural capital of India, Varanasi is a picturesque city located on the western banks of Yamuna river. Its beauty and significance increases manifold by the fact that, it has carried the legacy of Indian tradition and culture for centuries and passed it on the following generations. The city oozes with spiritualism and  philosophy and  embraces a fine blend of religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Besides the Hindu temples, ashrams, ghats, Buddhist Stupas and Jain Temples, the pure mysticism of river Ganga adds to the spiritual aura wrapping this city.

 

Highlights.

 

• Explore the legacy of Indian tradition and culture for centuries and passed it on the following generations.
• Varanasi  oozes with spiritualism and  philosophy and  embraces a fine blend of religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism
• Visit the place where Gautama Buddha after attaining spiritual enlightenment.
• Watch people taking holy dips in Ganges and executing the worshiping rituals on the ghats.
• Enjoy pray ceremony of Gnaga.

 

 

Morning after breakfast You'll be picked up from your Hotel and drive to visit Sarnath, the “UNESCO World Heritage site”.

 

Sarnath:

Hailed as one of the holiest Buddhist places, Sarnath is a sacred place considered for attainment for enlightenment. It is the place where Gautama Buddha after attaining spiritual enlightenment, delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers.

 

Here first you'll visit Chaukhandi Stupa, which is an elevated structure surrounded by octagonal tower. It's the gateway to Sarnath and is adorned by lush green lawns that embrace it from all sides. Then comes, Dhamek Stupa, a remarkable structure built of stone and brick. This cylindrical pillar is engraved with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin. After this you'll visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a temple speaking of modernity. This structure encases unrivaled frescoes by a Japnese painter and is a rich repository of Buddhist literature. Later you will be taken to visit Sarnath Museum. This is an expansive museum that houses the finest specimens of Buddhist art and culture. It treasures an abundance of sculptures including Buddha and Bodhisattva images.

 

 

After come back from Sarnath Enjoy Lunch at Local Restaurant you will visit famous Temples,  and many other marvelous holy structures.

 

The beauty of these temples are characterized by their uniqueness and a distinct appeal. Albeit some of them are worn out and are mere ruins, you can easily see the diversity and an acute fineness in craftsmanship. These holy structures and relics make their onlookers turn inwards and gain deeper and higher discernment. 

 

In the evening, you will get to witness the ritualistic rites held every evening on the banks of Ganges.

 

Thereafter, chauffeur will drive you back to hotel. 

Sightseeing by Private air condition Car. • Services of English speaking local tour guide. • Entry fees of all mentioned monuments.. • Lunch at Local Restaurant. • All taxes and service charge.

• Air or train fare • Camera fee at monuments • Expense arising out of unexpected circumstances like natural calamities, flight cancellation or delay

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.