One-Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour

1Day One-Day Varanasi Sightseeing

Ganges River

One of the many things that you will do on this Day Sightseeing Tour of Varanasi is a boat ride on the river Ganga. Sunrise is the best time when you can go on a boat ride and here you can see the impressive river ghats on the river itself and people bathing in these ghats. Varanasi is also a place where there are cremation grounds and people cremate their deceased members here. It is said that those who die in Varanasi get freedom from the cycle of life and death. You can explore the local markets here and visit some temples on the banks.

• Recommended duration of visit: 120 minutes

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the most famous temples that you will visit on this Day Sightseeing Tour of Varanasi. This temple is on the Ganga River and is one of the famous temples of Lord Shiv in India. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is many centuries-old temples and ranks among the twelve Jyotirlinga temples in India. People come to pray to Lord Shiv and get his blessings. The temple was renovated recently and developed in such a way that people will have the least difficulty in visiting the temple and the Ghats. You must visit Kashi Vishwanath Vishwanath Temple if you are visiting Varanasi.

• Recommended duration of visit: 120 minutes

Sankat Mochan Temple

Sankat Mochan temple is a temple of Lord Hanuman and this temple is one of the famous temples that you will visit on the Full-Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour. Sankat Mochan means a deliverer of problems and this temple is dedicated to Hanuman who is believed to deliver you from all the problems that you have. Devotees come here to the temple to pray to Lord Hanuman from all over India. Sankat Mochan Temple is famous for the festival where people participate in the Shobha Yatra.

• Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes

Durga Mandir Temple and Bharat Mata Temple

Durga Mata temple is one famous temple that you can visit on your One-Day Sightseeing Tour of Varanasi. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is also famous as the Monkey Temple because there are many monkeys in this temple. Durga Mata temple has a very interesting architecture and it was built in the 18th century. Another famous thing about Durga Mata temple is that the idol of Durga Mata came up on its own as was not built by any man or woman. This temple is a famous place in Varanasi where people come from far and near to pray to the Goddess and get blessed. Bharat Mata temple is also a famous temple in Varanasi which you can visit on this One Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour. This temple is very unique in Varanasi because it is dedicated to India, which is worshipped as Bharat Mata. The most interesting feature of this temple is the idol of Bharat Mata which is made entirely of marble stone. Along with the idol, you can also see the map of India with mountains, hills, rivers, oceans, and other physical features.

• Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes

Vishwanath Gali

One of the famous shopping and eating places in Varanasi is Vishwanath Gali. This is a famous place that you can visit on this Full-Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour. Vishwanath Gali is famous for shopping and dining you can many shops here which offer Banarasi sarees, kurtis, holy books, Pooja items, wooden toys, and handicrafts. If you are tired of shopping you can find a local eatery and have delicious snacks, chaat, thandai, and sweets. Varanasi is a great place to enjoy lip-smacking North Indian vegetarian food.

• Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes

Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University is one of the very famous sightseeing places in Varanasi. This university is famous as many freedom fighters, social thinkers, writers, and historians belong to this university. The University Campus is the most famous place you can visit here. Banaras Hindu University is the best place in Varanasi, where you will see the role of this university in the freedom struggle of India.

• Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes

Ganga Aarti

Participating in Ganga aarti is a must-do thing in Varanasi. You can participate in Ganga Aarti in your Full-Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour. You will attend Ganga Aarti which takes place in the famous river Ghat of Varanasi known as Dashashwamedh Ghat. The aarti takes place in the evening time at around 6:00 p.m. and this is the time when people come together and participate in chanting mantras and singing devotional songs. They do this in dedication to Ganga who is revered as Mother Ganga. Many priests chant devotional mantras and prayers in synchronization with the gongs and drums. All these make the atmosphere even more festive and electrifying.

• Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes

Sarnath

Sarnath is a Buddhist site near Varanasi and this place is one of the finest places if you want to experience Buddhist culture and architecture. Sarnath is a very famous site as Gautam Buddha taught his first sermon in Sarnath. Sarnath is one of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in Uttar Pradesh which you can visit on this One-Day Varanasi Sightseeing Tour by Car. You will see the most famous Sarnath ruins and monastery, the Sarnath Stupa, pillars, and sculptures. These monuments and ancient ruins are very old monuments in India and they belong to the 3rd century BC. You will also visit the Chaukhandi Stupa and Sarnath Archaeological Site which houses famous relics.

• Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes