Highlights of Varanasi (Half Day): Evening
Begin your evening tour of Varanasi with a delightful visit to a bustling local market, brimming with vibrant colors where it seems that everything is for sale! Venture into modern spirituality with a local temple visit. Take a thrilling auto rickshaw ride towards the ghats (steps) of India’s holiest river. Cruise around the River Ganges on an evening boat ride as the sun begins to set. Participate in the enthralling Ganga Aarti, a heartwarming and fascinating prayer ceremony, where you can watch Hindu pilgrims giving offerings to their holy river. (Half Day, Private Evening Activity & Transfer; Time: 1500 hrs – 2000 hrs; Fitness Level: Easy)
Highlights of Varanasi (Half Day): Morning
Head out on a sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges before you explore the colorful, bustling maze of ghats and temples lining the this holy river. As a meeting place between the physical and spiritual worlds, this can be an intense experience as you witness life and death come together. After a short breakfast, discover architectural relics and artwork at Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum. Venture to a nearby hamlet and observe daily village life, and experience Ramnagar Fort, an 18th century Mughal Fort. On every day except Fridays, you can visit the ancient seat of wisdom Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first lecture after attaining enlightenment.(Half Day, Private Morning Activity & Transfer; Time: 0530 hrs – 1300 hrs; Fitness Level: Easy; Sarnath Museum closed on Fridays)
1.5 hrs – Learn Hindi in Varanasi
Learn conversational Hindi during your visit to Varanasi, in northern India. Meet with Binit Kumar Mishra, a friendly, expert Hindi language teacher, who’ll facilitate a casual learning environment at his charming classroom in Assi Ghat. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced linguist, get an introduction or an insight into India’s widely spoken language. Understand Hindi alphabets, grammar, pronunciation and useful phrases for travelers. Expect to be taught in a fun and interesting manner with the use of different methods based on your requirement and duration of the course. Customize lessons to your comfort and learn at your own pace. Later, practice your Hindi skills with the family, who are happy to converse with you. Take your newly acquired language skills to the real world, thanks to plenty of opportunities available for interacting with locals in Varanasi, and later across India! (Half Day; Time of the Day: Morning or afternoon; Duration: 1.5 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness level: Easy; Notes: Closed during national and public holidays, and festivals.)
