Day 2
Monrning boat ride – Heritage walk- Temples Tour & Sarnath visit
The whole day is packed with exotic sightseeing and activities. Guided exploration of Varanasi commences since early
in the morning. In order to understand the importance of Ganga in the lives of the people of Varanasi, you will be taken
for early morning boat ride in the Ganga. It is a sort of spiritual journey into the mystic way of life in a Hindu
pilgrimage. Observe devotees offering ‘arghya’ to God Sun, performing religious rituals and enjoying daily bath. The boat
cruise provides opportunity to see various famous ghats – bathing, religious & cremation.
After boat ride, the Varanasi tour guide will take you on a heritage walk in the old Varanasi. Heritage walk
is primarily meandering through narrow alleys, leading to many famous temples like Vishwanath Temple and Annapurna Temple;
and showcasing the traditional lifestyle of the people of Varanasi.
Hereinafter, return to Varanasi hotel to refresh and have breakfast. Late monrning, proceed on temples tour of
Varanasi that comprises Bharat Mata temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman) Temple, Manas Mandir,Durga Temple (Monkey Temple)
and Birla Temple in BHU. Later on, you be taken on an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath, one of the pilgrimages of the Buddhist,
is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to the disciples in deer park. Among the prime tourist attractions
at Sarnath are Buddhist temples of several nationalities, dilapidated monastery, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa and
archaeological museum.
Having explored prime tourist attractions of Varanasi, return to hotel for overnight stay.
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