Varanasi also Banaras or Benares and Kāshi is a city on the Ganges river in northern India. Varanasi is one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities. Kashi, its ancient name, was associated with a kingdom of the same name 2,500+ years ago. The Lion capital of Ashoka at nearby Sarnath has been interpreted to be a commemoration of the Buddha’s first sermon there in the fifth century BCE. In the 8th century, Adi Shankara established the worship of Shiva as an official sect of Varanasi. Tulsidas wrote his Ramcharitmanas, a Bhakti movement reworking of the Sanskrit Ramayana, in Varanasi. Several other major figures of the Bhakti movement were born in Varanasi, including Kabir and Ravidas. The city is known worldwide for its many ghats, steps leading down the steep river bank to the water, where pilgrims perform rituals. Of particular note are the Dashashwamedh Ghat, the Panchganga Ghat, the Manikarnika Ghat, and the Harishchandra Ghat. The Hindu genealogy registers at Varanasi are kept here. Among the notable temples in Varanasi are the Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Shiva, the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and the Durga Temple.
Afternoon arrival at Varanasi airport, transfer to hotel. Check later in evening transfer to Ganges for Boating & evening Ganga Aarti on famous Dashashwamedh Ghat (Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it. According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa - Ashwamedha yajna performed here). overnight in Varanasi. (Vehicle is available only for Airport arrival + Evening Ganga Aarti & Boating)
Early morning Temple darshan (Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Mandir, Kala Bhairov Mandir) followed with Sankat Mochan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir & Benaras Hindu University (BHU). After breakfast move for Sarnath (Sarnath is the place where Gautam Buddha after attain enlightenment delivers his first sermon to 5 followers). Sightseeing of Sarnath including Sarnath Museum (Our National Emblem excavated from Sarnath is on Display built by Samrat Ashoka), Ancient ruins, Mahabodhi society Temple. Evening is free. Overnight in Varanasi.
After breakfast, checkout from hotel and drop at Varanasi airport for onward/return journey. (VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR AIRPORT DROP)
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