Arrive Varanasi airport / railway station. Varanasi is situated on the west bank of the Ganges. Varanasi is also known as Benares. It is an important holy city for both Hindus and Buddhists. According to legend, it was founded by the Hindu deity Lord Shiva 5000 years ago, though modern scholars believe it to be around 3,000 years old. Our driver will pick up you. Transfer and check into hotel.
Later proceed on a sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, it is one of the twelve jyotirlinga temples and one of the popular places of Pilgrimage in India. Dasashwamedh Ghat, it is one of the most important religious sites in Varanasi and is considered as the main ghat. It is believed that Lord Brahma performed his victorious Dasa Ashwamedha (ten - horses) sacrifice in this spot, hence the name Dasashwamedh Ghat. Birla Temple, it is situated in the premises of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the popular temples in Banaras and one of the biggest tourist attractions in the holy city of Varanasi. Sarnath, it is a revered Buddhist pilgrimage center located near the confluence of Ganga and Varuna Rivers. It is one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage centers of India. Bharat Mata Mandir, it is fairly a new temple located at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth Campus. Harishchandra Ghat, it is named after legendary King Harishchandra, who spent his life as a keeper of a crematorium. It is believed that the God rewarded him for his determination, charity, and truthfulness, by giving him back his dead son and his kingdom. Besides Manikarnika Ghat.
Sightseeing as per your arrival time or Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Varanasi.
