Pick up from  hotel lobby in Varanasi at 01:00 Noon& drive to Sarnath in Varanasi, is the place where Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. Besides Buddhism, Sarnath is also connected with Jainism.

There are many Buddhist monuments and edifices at Sarnath. Some of the important Buddhist monuments at Sarnath you will see are Dhamekha stupa, the Dharmarajika stupa & the Chaukhandi stupa and monasteries and temples of different schools of Buddhism from Japan, China, Thailand, Burma and others. The Indian Buddhist society called Mahabodhi Society maintains a park around the Buddha temple. The Mahabodhi Temple within the park has a tooth relic of the Buddha. 

There is also a vast expanse of ancient ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most precious ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail which you will see the Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is the National emblem of India, which is displayed in the archaeological museum in Sarnath. 

Then explore in the Evening Aarti ceremony from  6:00 to 7:00 PM  Aarti, also spelled arathi, is a Hindu ritual, in which light is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps is being offered. 

Hindus in India worship the river Ganges as goddess. Every evening in Varanasi, aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh ghat. We can watch it from the ghat or from the waterside in a boat. It is a beautiful, resonant, and majestic spectacle with a very precise choreography involving rituals performed by several priests with the sound of bells, drums, cymbals, and Sanskrit mantras. The river is also worshiped with flower petals. The tour will end at 07:00 pm and sit back and relax on the drive back to your hotel Varanasi

Duration : 6 Hrs (Full Daye City Tour)

Inclusions 

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Hotel Pickup and drop-off Varanasi Hotels
• All necessary transportation to/from site attractions
• All taxes, fees and handling charges  

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Tips (optional)
• Entrance to Monuments

Departure & Return

• Departure Point  - From your hotel in Varanasi
• Departure Time -  1:00noon

Notes;

• Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. 
• Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. 
• Return Details Returns to original departure point 

Additional Info 

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions 
• No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended 
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended
• This private tour operates with a maximum of 8 people

For Tours

• 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
• 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded. 
• Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund. 
• For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable 

For Transfers

• 24 Hours  before Start of the transfer.  
• For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable