Varanasi 5 Nights 6 Days Tour
Overview
Six days to see Varanasi without a hurry. The tour covers the ghats and temples of the old city, Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon, and a side trip to Bodh Gaya.
It suits families and pilgrims who want time at the river and a short spiritual circuit. Your car and driver stay with you for all six days.
Highlights
- Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganga
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Banaras Hindu University
- Sarnath and the Dhamek Stupa
- Bodh Gaya and the Mahabodhi Temple
Included
- Private AC vehicle with a professional driver for the whole tour
- Fuel, tolls, parking, state taxes and driver allowance
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on twin sharing
- Pickup and drop as per the plan
- Bottled mineral water during travel
- All taxes
Not Included
- Entry fees, boat rides, ropeway and other activity charges
- Lunch, dinner, personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the plan
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Varanasi
Pickup from the airport or station and check in to the hotel.
Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 02: Varanasi Temples and Ghats
Sunrise boat ride on the Ganga.
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Banaras Hindu University. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 03: Sarnath and Ramnagar Fort
Visit Sarnath, the Dhamek Stupa and the museum.
Afternoon at Ramnagar Fort and the old city lanes. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 04: Varanasi - Bodh Gaya (about 250 km / 4.5 hrs)
Drive to Bodh Gaya and check in.
Evening visit to the Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight in Bodh Gaya.
Day 05: Bodh Gaya - Varanasi
Morning visit to the Great Buddha Statue and nearby monasteries.
Drive back to Varanasi and rest. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 06: Departure
Free morning at the ghats.
Drop at Varanasi airport or railway station. Tour ends.