Tour starts with pick up at 0500hrs from hotel in Varanasi to witness life in Varanasi which revolves around the ghats along with the River Ganges where the bulk of the temples are located. From dawn to dusk a steady stream of devotees perform rituals. Every devout Hindu’s ambition is to visit Varanasi once in a lifetime and to bathe in the sacred river Ganges. For several thousand years, pilgrims have cleansed themselves of their sins here and sought release from the cycle of rebirth. The town itself is a maze of small streets and alleyways, hiding in disorderly array not less than a thousand temples and shrines. In a decorated doorway, in a glimpse of a glittering temple, in the sound of a sacred bell, in the chant of the priests and the fragrance of flower offerings. This is Varanasi - the city that is a prayer.

Early morning Boat ride on the holy river Ganges- the western banks of Ganges have a string of 84 ghats and interestingly each of them has a store to relate. Most of these ghats built with pavilions, palaces and terraces are mainly used as Dharamsalas (a home for the pilgrims during their visit to the holy city). The sunrise on the Ganges popularly known as Subeh Banaras is a soul-lifting experience

Return back to your hotel, to have breakfast (on your own). Lunch at local restaurant.

Later proceed for Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to five disciples at the Deer Park, enshrining the principals of his teaching into laws. Sarnath has an interesting archaeological museum which has preserved the famous Sarnath pillar whose capital forms India’s National emblem. Visit the Dhamekh Stupa and Mulgandkuti Vihar.

Evening tour on Ganges- in the evening visit Mother India temple- a unique temple dedicated to Mother India carved with a single piece of marble. The perfect map of undivided India signifies unity in diversity. From here proceed to the ghats to witness the Aarti ceremony (Hindu ritual / prayer of river Ganges at sunset) on cycle rickshaw. Passing through the crowded bazaars and galis (old part) of this ancient city, small shops illuminated with beautiful lights followed by a short boat ride on Ganges observe the Aarti ceremony amidst jingling of bells floating of diyas (traditional lamps) and chanting of mantras give you a never forgettable life time experience indescribable in words. Later return to the hotel