Tour Dates : 15th November to 18th November 2024 (3N/4D)

Location : Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)

Tour Start – End : Varanasi to Varanasi

Tour Type : Group Tour

About Varanasi Backpacking Tour :

An opportunity to explore more or less. Travel solo! Or with friends, the whole point of this tour is that you don’t have to do much planning; all the essentials have already been taken care of for you. Travelling with like minded people is the most fun , safe way to travel. So are you ready to Escape, Explore, Discover! Life?
Travellers Brace yourself. You’re about to enter one of the most divine, blindingly colourful, unrelentingly chaotic and unapologetic-ally indiscreet places on earth. Varanasi Also known as Banaras or Kashi, A city, as old as history itself, considered as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The dimly lit ghats and aartis on them, the serene flow of the river Ganga & peaceful boat ride on them , the calls of ‘Har Har Mahadev‘ in the city lanes & mouth watering street food on them , From burning Ghats to Mediaeval temples, Museums to Universities , Hinduism to Buddhism, The Hippies to Aghori Sadhus everything makes Varanasi, the most vibrant and timeless city of India. Varanasi is certainly not for the faint-hearted. It takes either a thirst for travel adventure or passion for the divine to dive headlong into this city. The experience is in watching the spectacle of life and death on the river and meandering through the alleys of the old city offering photographers & travellers a unique perspective to the soul of India.

Highlights of Varanasi Backpacking Trip :

Sunrise across Ganga is a spiritual experience in itself
Temple hopping – Varanasi is a city of Temples that attracts a large number of Pilgrims and visitors throughout the year.
Ghats Hopping – Varanasi is symbolised by its Ghats. With more than 81 Ghats each serving their own significance.
Visit to Sarnath.
Watch Famous Ganga Aarti – A mystical tradition of thousand of years on banks of holy Ganges
Local cuisine of Varanasi. Food here blends with religion and culture. Famous for its kachoris, chaat, lassi and of course paan.
Chita Ghat-Manikarnika Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat.
Paintings and Graffiti on historical buildings on the ghats might interest you.
Morning boat ride on the Ganges across the ghats are a popular visitor attraction.

Itinerary for Varanasi Backpacking Trip (3N/4D) :

Day 1 :
We will depart from Mumbai by flight to Varanasi. We have accommodations arranged at a super hip and centrally located hostel that is backpacker-friendly. (Who doesn’t enjoy bunk beds!) After a brief rest, we will embark on a journey to celebrate the Ganges River by walking along its sacred banks. One highly recommended tourist activity is taking a boat ride along the river. In the evening, we will return to Dasaswamedh Ghat, either by boat or on foot, to witness the renowned Maha Ganga Aarti at 7 pm, either from the steps or on the boats. We will spend the night at the hostel.

Day 2 :
This morning, between 5:30 and 6:00, prepare your cameras because a captivating sunrise awaits you through the cold, foggy morning. I highly recommend an early morning boat ride for this experience. Afterward, we will return to the hotel.
Following breakfast, we will explore the northern stretch of the main Ghats, beginning with Man Mandir Ghat. This Ghat is noteworthy for its exquisite Rajput architecture, dating back to 1600. The observatory here still houses well-preserved astronomical instruments, which you can explore. Our next stop will be Manikarnika Ghat, the largest and most significant cremation Ghat, surpassing even Harishchandra Ghat in size.
After this insightful exploration, we will head back to the hostel to relax.

Day 3:
This morning, we will set out for Sarnath, which is situated only 12 km from the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi. Sarnath holds historical significance as it is the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first teachings on the Dharma after attaining enlightenment. It is one of the four holy Buddhist sites personally endorsed by Buddha for pilgrimage.
Sarnath offers a peaceful and serene escape from the bustling crowds of Varanasi. A visit to Sarnath promises a tranquil experience, immersing you in a whole new world of serenity and spirituality.

Day 4:
Today post breakfast. Catch Morning flight from Varanasi Airport.

Tour Cost :  INR 20000 / person

Inclusions :

• Daily Breakfast & Dinner. (Meals – Please Check Tour Plan.)
• Local Street food at evening (Lassi, Sweets, Bhang 😉, Chaat )
• 03 Nights accommodation in Hostel – Single Bed per person
• All Internal Transfer Varanasi to Varanasi – by Tempo Traveller and fun cycle Rickshaw.
• An experienced backpacking expert & a Friend who will help you take the hassle out of your travel.
• Two group boat ride as mentioned in Tour Plan

Exclusions :

• Airfare or Train fare
• Lunch as we want you to try out local Cuisines & not restrict to particular restaurant, we have left that option to you. (Off course we have tons of secret food joint list would be happy to share with you.)
• Entry tickets & Guide fees (Some like museum some don’t so why pay us if you don’t).
• Taxes as applicable.
• Activity Charges.
• Personal Expenses
• Anything is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal in nature.

Reservation & Confirmation Policy :

• At least 50% advance of the total amount for the confirmation and balance 50% 15 days before check-in.
• Bookings made less than 15 days before the check-in date should be accompanied by full payment only.
• Full Payment mandatory before check-in. (no payments are entertained at the property unless any extra service or deposit )
• Scanned Copy of Govt. Approved ID Card of Booking person mandatory while booking. (Pan Cards are not accepted).

Cancellation Policy :

• Booking canceled is not refundable.
• Booking canceled between the date of booking & 15 Days before check-in – A credit note(email) worth 90% of the amount paid will be issued which can be used within two months from the cancellation date for future rebooking of the same property except on Public Holidays & Peak Season (Month of December).
• Bookings canceled between 15 days till the day of check-in or No Show: Cancellation Charge is 100% of the Package Cost.

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