Sarnath Varanasi

Sarnath Varanasi
  • 04 Nights / 05 Days
  • Adventure Tours, Spiritual Tour
  • Banaras

Tour Overview

Located just a short distance from Varanasi, Sarnath is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. It is here that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, setting in motion the teachings of the Dharma. Explore the serene surroundings of Sarnath, where the ancient ruins of stupas, temples, and the famous Dhamek Stupa stand as a testament to Buddha's profound teachings. With Vedic Destination, experience the peaceful ambiance of Sarnath, visit the Archaeological Museum, and connect with the deep spiritual history of this sacred site.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Varanasi (4 Nights)

Tour Guests will arrive at Varanasi Airport as per their scheduled flight. Upon arrival in the evening, they will meet Veena World tour manager at the airport and proceed to hotel.
Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will join the group on their own. The transfer charges to reach the designated place or hotel will be borne by the (J&L) guests.
Later we have a short Meet & Greet session.

Day 2 - Varanasi – Prayagraj – Varanasi

Today we proceed to visit Prayagraj- a beautiful city situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Upon arrival at Prayagraj, we visit Anand Bhavan- the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India, Laying Hanuman Temple-The shrine is an underground pit which houses an enormous image of Lord Hanuman in a lying position. Further we enjoy boat ride in Triveni sangam and witness the beautiful view of Allahabad fort- It was built by Emperor Akbar. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near the confluence with the river Ganges.

Day 3 - Varanasi

Today we visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple - one of the 12 Jyotilinga, Banaras Hindu University- formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university, Birla Mandir- known as the Birla Temple because it is built by the Birla Group of Industries, Kaal Bhairav Temple- one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi. In the evening we enjoy Rickshaw ride. Then we have free time for shopping at Bari bazar.

Day 4 - Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi

Today morning we visit Aassi Ghat to enjoy Sunrise, then we walk through Akhadas of Varanasi. Later we proceed to Sarnath- a very important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. Here we visit Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Archaeological Museum- famous for the four headed lion that was once on top of the Ashoka Pillar, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery- The peaceful and traditional Monastery. In the evening we take a boat ride at Dashashwamedh Ghat and witness Ganga Arati.

Day 5 - Varanasi – Departure

It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge! Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Veena World tour. See you all! Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. Joining and Leaving (J&L) tour guests will leave the group after the scheduled program. The transfer charges to reach their respective airport/cruise/rail/bus terminal will be borne by the (J&L) guests. Tour concludes.

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