Pickup from Varanasi Airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri
International Airport Varanasi (VNS), Babatpur,
Pindra, Uttar Pradesh 221006, India Upon arrival at
Varanasi airport, an Alkof Holidays representative
will greet you and transfer you to the hotel in
Varanasi. Relax at the hotel and later explore the
city, visiting various ghats, sacred temples, and the
local market. In the evening, attend the Aarti
ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges. Enjoy an
overnight stay at the hotel.
At Varanasi (Local Sightseeing & Sarnath
Visit)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Bodh Gaya, an
important Buddhist pilgrimage site where the Buddha
attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree.
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, visit the
Mahabodhi Temple, named after the Buddha, which is a
sacred place for Buddhists in Bodh Gaya. Explore the
Maha-bodhi tree, considered holy since Lord Buddha
attained enlightenment under it. Afterward, visit
Sujata Village, the Niranajana River, various
monasteries, etc. Enjoy an overnight stay at the
hotel.
Bodh Gaya - Varanasi (260 Km - 6 Hour
Drive)
After breakfast, proceed to Gaya (12 Km) to visit the
Vishnupad Temple, a sacred place for Hindus dedicated
to the God Vishnu. According to religious texts, the
footprints inside the temple belong to God Vishnu.
After visiting the Vishnupad Temple, drive back to
Varanasi. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for an
overnight stay.
Nandita Sharma
20 Oct, 2023 . 4:00 Pm
5.0
Varanasi, the city of light and spirituality, cast its spell on us from the very beginning. As we navigated through its labyrinthine lanes, we were engulfed in a whirlwind of colors, sounds, and scents. The serene boat ride along the sacred Ganges River, witnessing the devout perform their rituals, filled us with a sense of awe and reverence. The ancient temples, the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony, and the sumptuous local cuisine all added to the tapestry of our unforgettable Varanasi tour. It was truly a journey of the soul.
ReplyYashwant Sharma
20 Dec, 2023 . 4:00 Pm
5.0
Varanasi, the city of light and spirituality, cast its spell on us from the very beginning. As we navigated through its labyrinthine lanes, we were engulfed in a whirlwind of colors, sounds, and scents. The serene boat ride along the sacred Ganges River, witnessing the devout perform their rituals, filled us with a sense of awe and reverence. The ancient temples, the captivating Ganga Aarti ceremony, and the sumptuous local cuisine all added to the tapestry of our unforgettable Varanasi tour. It was truly a journey of the soul.
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