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✔ Meet & Greet Services
✔ Return Airport Transfers
✔ Hotel Stay as Indicated
✔ Meals as per Itinerary
✔ Tours as per Itinerary
✔ English Speaking Guide
D01: Arrive Varanasi | Ganga Arathi (B,D)
D02: Early Morning Prayers | Temple Visits | Kasi Viswanath (B,D)
D03: Fly Back To Delhi And Depart (B)
Package Valid Till : 20/12/2024
DAY 01: ARRIVE VARANASI | GANGA ARATHI (Breakfast/Dinner)
➤ Arrive Varanasi, meet and greet assistance at the airport and then transfer to the hotel for check in.
➤ Visit the ghats to Witness The Sunset Gangga Aarti Ceremony, an iconic ritual of Hindus. A memorable moment to photograph thousands of oil lamps floating on the river by the end of the ritual.
➤ Take a Boat ride on the Ganges River. You will witness various rituals taking place along the ghats. Devotees and priests perform the evening Ganga Aarti, a mesmerizing ceremony where they offer prayers and lit lamps to the river. The Dashashwamedh Ghat is famous for its grand Ganga Aarti, attracting large crowds.
➤ After the boastride, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 02: EARLY MORNING PRAYERS | TEMPLE VISITS | KASI VISWANATH (Breakfast/Dinner)
➤ Wake up early to witness rituals performed on the ghat for The Sunrise Gangga Aarti Ceremony.
➤ Morning prayers typically begin before dawn, usually around 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM, depending on the time of sunrise. It's advisable to arrive at the ghat a little earlier to find a good spot to witness the ceremony. As the first light of day breaks, the priests perform a highly choreographed ritual. They chant mantras, make offerings to the Ganges, and sway brass lamps in a synchronized manner. The sight of multiple lamps illuminating the pre-dawn darkness is both mesmerizing and spiritually uplifting. The Ganga Aarti is a symbolic act of devotion to the river Ganges, which is considered sacred and purifying in Hinduism. Devotees believe that witnessing this ceremony and participating in it can cleanse one's sins and bring spiritual blessings.
➤ Thereafter we will introduce you to your priest for your Pind Daan Rituals. "Pind Daan" refers to the ritual of
➤ offering food (pinda) to ancestors to seek their blessings and ensure their peace in the afterlife. This is a separate ritual
➤ and is not directly related to the Ganga Aarti. Pind Daan is often performed at specific ghats in Varanasi, such as the
➤ Manikarnika Ghat, which is considered one of the holiest for performing funeral rites and rituals.
➤ Later visit The Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Banaras dedicated to Lord Shiva, the patron deity of the city, is one of
➤ the most famous Hindu temples. The present-day structure is from the 18th century built by the Queen of Indore and
➤ its gilded spire was a gift from Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore.
➤ Before heading back to the hotel for breakfast visit the Sacred Lolark Kund Stepwell. The kund is dedicated to
➤ Lord Surya (the Sun God). Devotees believe that taking a dip in the waters of Lolark Kund during the auspicious
➤ month of Bhadrapada (August-September) helps in the fulfillment of wishes, particularly for those seeking progeny.
➤ Return to the hotel for breakfast.
➤ Thereafter proceed on a Guided Discovery Temples Tour of Varanasi visiting temples like Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Annapurna temple, Manas Mandir BHU and others.
➤ Later, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
➤ Priest for the Pindaan & Pooja ceremonies will be on direct payment basis. (Tamil Speaking priest available upon request)
DAY 03: FLY BACK TO DELHI AND DEPART (Breakfast)
➤ Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Rooms booked till 1200 hours.
➤ Thereafter transferred to airport for your flight back.
1. Price is per person on twin sharingbasis
2. Confirmation will be sent with the indicated cutoff date and available payment methods
3. Reconfirmation - You are requested to make full payments as per invoice by the the given cutoff date
4. Guaranteed - Booking's will only be Guaranteed once FULL PAYMENTS are received in our account
5. Transfers & Tours - Will be provided on Seat In Coach basis (Sharing basis) unless stated otherwise.
6. Reservations are subject to cancellation until fully paid.
7. Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
8. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
9. These prices are a guide to the best price and are subject to change without notice.
10. Prices are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, please enquire for further details.
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Trip comes with 2nights Varanasi Stay with Gangga Arathi, Boat Ride + Visiting Temple. Pindham prayers can also be arranged. We can arrange for Domestic Flights + Ground services if required from Chennai/Delhi. People believe, this act frees the dead from his past life and achieves salvation. That is why people from different parts of the country come to Varanasi with the ashes of the dead as his last homage to the river.
★ Visit the river Ganges and witness Aarti ceremony
★ Perform Pindham prayers and visit the famous Kasi Visvanath Temple
★ Photograph thousands of oil lamps floating on Ganges
★ Enjoy boat ride on the Ganges River
★ Go Shopping at some of Asia's Best Bazaars
Varanasi..the oldest and most sacred cities of India
Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the oldest and most sacred cities in India. It is located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh and is situated along the banks of the holy river Ganges. Varanasi is a city deeply steeped in spirituality, culture, and history, and it holds immense significance for Hindus.
Gangaa Aarti
Ritual prayer ceremonies honoring the Ganges River are held at a Hindu temple on the river.
Varanasi, a city on the shore of Ganges River.
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Varanasi is also famous for its trade and commerce, especially for the finest silks and gold and silver brocades, since the early days.
Witness Aarti Ceremony, an iconic ritual of Hindu.
The arti (pronounced 'aarti') is one of the most important and popular ceremonies of the Hindu faith. It is a prayerful ceremony performed in extolled greeting and thanksgiving of the Deities where devotees are reminded of God's glorious presence and providence.
Have a divine worship at Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India.The Kashi Vishwanath temple is widely recognized as one of the most important places of worship in the Hindu religion. Inside the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishveshvara or Vishvanath. The Vishveshvara Jyotirlinga has a very special and unique significance in the spiritual history of India.
Visit the most famous Hindu temples in the holy city of varanasi, the Annapurna Temple
Is one of the most famous Hindu temples (Mandir) in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the goddess Annapurna. Annapurna is the Hindu goddess for nourishment and is a form of the goddess Parvati. The current Annapurna Mandir was constructed in the 18th century by Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I.
DAY 01: ARRIVE VARANASI | GANGA ARATHI (Breakfast/Dinner)
➤ Arrive Varanasi, meet and greet assistance at the airport and then transfer to the hotel for check in.
➤ Visit the ghats to Witness The Sunset Gangga Aarti Ceremony, an iconic ritual of Hindus. A memorable moment to photograph thousands of oil lamps floating on the river by the end of the ritual.
➤ Take a Boat ride on the Ganges River. You will witness various rituals taking place along the ghats. Devotees and priests perform the evening Ganga Aarti, a mesmerizing ceremony where they offer prayers and lit lamps to the river. The Dashashwamedh Ghat is famous for its grand Ganga Aarti, attracting large crowds.
➤ After the boastride, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 02: EARLY MORNING PRAYERS | TEMPLE VISITS | KASI VISWANATH (Breakfast/Dinner)
➤ Wake up early to witness rituals performed on the ghat for The Sunrise Gangga Aarti Ceremony.
➤ Morning prayers typically begin before dawn, usually around 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM, depending on the time of sunrise. It's advisable to arrive at the ghat a little earlier to find a good spot to witness the ceremony. As the first light of day breaks, the priests perform a highly choreographed ritual. They chant mantras, make offerings to the Ganges, and sway brass lamps in a synchronized manner. The sight of multiple lamps illuminating the pre-dawn darkness is both mesmerizing and spiritually uplifting. The Ganga Aarti is a symbolic act of devotion to the river Ganges, which is considered sacred and purifying in Hinduism. Devotees believe that witnessing this ceremony and participating in it can cleanse one's sins and bring spiritual blessings.
➤ Thereafter we will introduce you to your priest for your Pind Daan Rituals. "Pind Daan" refers to the ritual of
➤ offering food (pinda) to ancestors to seek their blessings and ensure their peace in the afterlife. This is a separate ritual
➤ and is not directly related to the Ganga Aarti. Pind Daan is often performed at specific ghats in Varanasi, such as the
➤ Manikarnika Ghat, which is considered one of the holiest for performing funeral rites and rituals.
➤ Later visit The Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Banaras dedicated to Lord Shiva, the patron deity of the city, is one of
➤ the most famous Hindu temples. The present-day structure is from the 18th century built by the Queen of Indore and
➤ its gilded spire was a gift from Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore.
➤ Before heading back to the hotel for breakfast visit the Sacred Lolark Kund Stepwell. The kund is dedicated to
➤ Lord Surya (the Sun God). Devotees believe that taking a dip in the waters of Lolark Kund during the auspicious
➤ month of Bhadrapada (August-September) helps in the fulfillment of wishes, particularly for those seeking progeny.
➤ Return to the hotel for breakfast.
➤ Thereafter proceed on a Guided Discovery Temples Tour of Varanasi visiting temples like Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Annapurna temple, Manas Mandir BHU and others.
➤ Later, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
➤ Priest for the Pindaan & Pooja ceremonies will be on direct payment basis. (Tamil Speaking priest available upon request)
DAY 03: FLY BACK TO DELHI AND DEPART (Breakfast)
➤ Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Rooms booked till 1200 hours.
➤ Thereafter transferred to airport for your flight back.
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> Varanasi: Hotel Costa River
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★★★★
> Varanasi: Hotel Pristine
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★★★★★
> Varanasi: Hotel Madin
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||||
✔ Meet & Greet Services
✔ Return Airport Transfers
✔ Hotel Stay as Indicated
✔ Meals as per Itinerary
✔ Tours as per Itinerary
✔ English Speaking Guide
D01: Arrive Varanasi | Ganga Arathi (B,D)
D02: Early Morning Prayers | Temple Visits | Kasi Viswanath (B,D)
D03: Fly Back To Delhi And Depart (B)
Package Valid Till : 20/12/2024
DAY 01: ARRIVE VARANASI | GANGA ARATHI (Breakfast/Dinner)
➤ Arrive Varanasi, meet and greet assistance at the airport and then transfer to the hotel for check in.
➤ Visit the ghats to Witness The Sunset Gangga Aarti Ceremony, an iconic ritual of Hindus. A memorable moment to photograph thousands of oil lamps floating on the river by the end of the ritual.
➤ Take a Boat ride on the Ganges River. You will witness various rituals taking place along the ghats. Devotees and priests perform the evening Ganga Aarti, a mesmerizing ceremony where they offer prayers and lit lamps to the river. The Dashashwamedh Ghat is famous for its grand Ganga Aarti, attracting large crowds.
➤ After the boastride, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 02: EARLY MORNING PRAYERS | TEMPLE VISITS | KASI VISWANATH (Breakfast/Dinner)
➤ Wake up early to witness rituals performed on the ghat for The Sunrise Gangga Aarti Ceremony.
➤ Morning prayers typically begin before dawn, usually around 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM, depending on the time of sunrise. It's advisable to arrive at the ghat a little earlier to find a good spot to witness the ceremony. As the first light of day breaks, the priests perform a highly choreographed ritual. They chant mantras, make offerings to the Ganges, and sway brass lamps in a synchronized manner. The sight of multiple lamps illuminating the pre-dawn darkness is both mesmerizing and spiritually uplifting. The Ganga Aarti is a symbolic act of devotion to the river Ganges, which is considered sacred and purifying in Hinduism. Devotees believe that witnessing this ceremony and participating in it can cleanse one's sins and bring spiritual blessings.
➤ Thereafter we will introduce you to your priest for your Pind Daan Rituals. "Pind Daan" refers to the ritual of
➤ offering food (pinda) to ancestors to seek their blessings and ensure their peace in the afterlife. This is a separate ritual
➤ and is not directly related to the Ganga Aarti. Pind Daan is often performed at specific ghats in Varanasi, such as the
➤ Manikarnika Ghat, which is considered one of the holiest for performing funeral rites and rituals.
➤ Later visit The Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Banaras dedicated to Lord Shiva, the patron deity of the city, is one of
➤ the most famous Hindu temples. The present-day structure is from the 18th century built by the Queen of Indore and
➤ its gilded spire was a gift from Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore.
➤ Before heading back to the hotel for breakfast visit the Sacred Lolark Kund Stepwell. The kund is dedicated to
➤ Lord Surya (the Sun God). Devotees believe that taking a dip in the waters of Lolark Kund during the auspicious
➤ month of Bhadrapada (August-September) helps in the fulfillment of wishes, particularly for those seeking progeny.
➤ Return to the hotel for breakfast.
➤ Thereafter proceed on a Guided Discovery Temples Tour of Varanasi visiting temples like Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple, Annapurna temple, Manas Mandir BHU and others.
➤ Later, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
➤ Priest for the Pindaan & Pooja ceremonies will be on direct payment basis. (Tamil Speaking priest available upon request)
DAY 03: FLY BACK TO DELHI AND DEPART (Breakfast)
➤ Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Rooms booked till 1200 hours.
➤ Thereafter transferred to airport for your flight back.
1. Price is per person on twin sharingbasis
2. Confirmation will be sent with the indicated cutoff date and available payment methods
3. Reconfirmation - You are requested to make full payments as per invoice by the the given cutoff date
4. Guaranteed - Booking's will only be Guaranteed once FULL PAYMENTS are received in our account
5. Transfers & Tours - Will be provided on Seat In Coach basis (Sharing basis) unless stated otherwise.
6. Reservations are subject to cancellation until fully paid.
7. Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
8. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
9. These prices are a guide to the best price and are subject to change without notice.
10. Prices are subject to change without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, please enquire for further details.