5 Days Varanasi tour

The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals.

Varanasi has also been a great center of learning for ages. Varanasi is associated with promotion of spiritualism, mysticism, Sanskrit, yoga and Hindi language and honored authors such as the ever-famous novelist Prem Chand and Tulsi Das, the famous saint-poet who wrote Ram Charit Manas.

Day1: Delhi/Agra to Varanasi (Night Train)

Noon/Evening broad the train to Varanasi. Overnight journey in train.

Day2: Varanasi

Morning arrive at Varanasi railway station our driver will transfer you to hotel. After noon you will leave for temple tour of Varanasi where you will visit Bharat Mata Temple,Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple. After attending the evening aarti (worship) at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, you will retire at the hotel and over night at hotel.

Day3: Varanasi (Sarnath trip)

In the early morning after breakfast get a boat ride and float past the ghats and then cover the excursion trip for Sarnath temple. Sarnath is devoted to Lord Shiva, the most sacred shrine in Varanasi. It is about 15 km from the holy city of Varanasi, where Buddha decided to convey his first oration. The illustrious Mantra, 'Buddham Sharanam Gachhami', owes its foundation to Sarnath. Besides Buddhism, it is also linked with Jainism. There is also a vast expanse of prehistoric ruins at Sarnath. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD. The Ashoka pillar of Sarnath is the National emblem of India. Evening at Leisure

Ramnagar Fort :The Ramnagar fort is 14 kms away from Varanasi and sited on the contradictory bank of river Ganga, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh. Come back to varanasi and over night at hotel.

Day 04: Varanasi – Delhi.

Check-out from hotel. Day at leisure. Later proceed to railway station.

Day 05: Arrive Delhi/Agra and continue on your own.

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