NEW DELHI TRAVEL GUIDE
219 Tours Reviewed
Buddha’s first sermon site is close to Varanasi. This Sarnath outing follows the thread from Bodh Gaya to where the story of Buddhism begins in earnest, with stops at major landmarks like Dhamekh Stupa. You’ll also spend time at Sarnath’s…
Dusk in Varanasi feels otherworldly. This 2-hour ghat walk plus Ganga Aarti experience is built around the city’s spiritual rhythm—old stone, river light, and a guide who makes the meaning click as the evening sets in. I love how the…
Three days in Varanasi can feel like a movie. What makes this one special is the mix of high-spiritual moments and a breather away from the river crowd: Ganga Aarti from the water and then a rural village day with…
Sacred water, tight timing. This day trip hits Prayagraj’s most spiritually charged spots, especially the confluence at Triveni Sangam, where the Ganga and Yamuna meet and the Saraswati is remembered in local belief. I also love the mix of devotion…
Kashi feels different when you walk it. This 3-hour private street tour focuses on what makes Varanasi one of the oldest living cities on earth: daily religious life, local customs, and real neighborhood rhythms. Your guide, Vicky, leads you through…
Cooking spices and good conversation. I love the personal, in-home-style instruction with Indu and Shobha, and I also really liked how patiently Shobha guided even my shaky knife work. The biggest thing to consider is that there’s no air-conditioned vehicle…
Making the early run from Varanasi to Ayodhya means you get a full day of big spiritual landmarks without the hassle of planning. I like the small group feel (limited to 10) and the fact you’re traveling in a comfy…
Ganges nights are a rare calm. This is a soft-adventure style trip with a private wooden country boat and an onboard boatman and kitchen crew. You float past river life, temples, and everyday routines, while the trip leans into a…
Kashi can feel like a live religion show. This private 3-day Varanasi plan ties together temples and river ritual in a way that’s easy to follow. I like that it’s structured, so you’re not trying to decode the city on…
The Ganges wakes up fast. This 2-hour experience is one of the most direct ways to understand Varanasi through daily Hindu ritual and river life, with a morning Ganga aarti ceremony, a boat ride, and an on-the-spot explanation of what…
Varanasi changes when the light turns. This photo-focused morning tour uses a local fixer, so you’re not just photographing crowds—you’re guided to real stories, specific faces, and intimate rituals you usually can’t reach on your own. I especially like two…
Sarnath hits hard, in four hours. This private half-day plan takes you from Varanasi to key Buddhist sites, starting with Dhamek Stupa, then moving to Chaukhandi Stupa, a Tibetan Temple, and the Archaeological Museum with artifacts and scriptures going back…
Religious Varanasi hits you fast. This 3-hour private visit strings together Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Ganga Aarti so you see how devotion and daily life move together in the city. I love that you get Sugam Darshan, which helps…
Two days, one sacred city. What makes this trip work is the speed of the rail option plus the way it puts you in the middle of Varanasi life fast. I especially like the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and…
Golden hour in Varanasi hits different at the river. This 3-hour sunset walk gives you more than postcard views. You’ll be led through old lanes and sacred spots with a local guide named Golu, then end by watching the Ganga…
