Travel Points
- Sightseeing in Varanasi by a local Japanese-speaking guide living in Varanasi!
Tour Highlights Varanasi
Varanasi, the largest sacred city of Hinduism, is considered one of the oldest cities in India and is also believed to be the place created by Shiva, the god of creation and destruction.
In this city where life and death intersect, pilgrims bathe in the Ganges River to purify their karma, and people come to be cremated in the hope of liberation after death.
The entire city is enveloped in religious rituals and prayers, and the fundamental Hindu ideas of karma, reincarnation, and liberation live on in everyday life.
It is a special place for foreigners as well, giving them the opportunity to question what faith means to them.
Early morning cruise on the Ganges River
The Ganges River is at its quietest and holiest in the early morning. As you ride the river in a boat, you will see people praying and pilgrims bathing, and you will feel that the river itself is a place of great prayer. It is an experience that shows firsthand the meaning of a holy river that washes away karma.
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Ganga Aarti, Varanasi's biggest attraction, is a nightly ceremony held on the banks of the Ganges River. Monks raise fire lamps and offer prayers and thanksgiving to the Ganges River while bells and mantras ring out.
Flames and incense smoke dance in the night sky, and one is struck by the sight of faith made visible.
This moment of purifying karma and surrendering to the divine flow is a deeply memorable experience for everyone.
Strolling in the Ghats
The ghats along the Ganges River are where you can experience the “living faith” of Varanasi. Morning and evening ablutions, prayers, festivals, and even washing clothes are integrated with religious practices. At the Manikarnika Ghat, cremations are performed daily, reminding us that death is also a part of the sacred process. It is a deeply impressive walk, where you will encounter a different world of the gods with every step you take.
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Sarnath, on the outskirts of Varanasi, is known as the site where the Buddha gave his first teachings after attaining enlightenment. The Dhamek Stupa and the museum offer a chance to see the remains of early Buddhism and to better understand the origins of Buddhism in India and the ideas of reincarnation and liberation.
Tour Fees
No hotel arrangement
| For one person | From Rs. 18,920 (including 5%GST) |
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| For 2 persons | From Rs. 15,150/person (including 5%GST) |
Hotel arrangements available
| For one person | From Rs. 22,420 (including 5%GST) |
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| For 2 persons | From Rs. 17,950/person (including 5%GST) |
Included in the arrangement fee
- Local Japanese-speaking guide in Varanasi
- Standard Hotel (only for plans from Rs. 22,420 (tax included))
- private car
- Aarti and the next morning's boat fare
Items not included in the arrangement fee
- Round trip transportation from Delhi
- Driver/guide gratuities (minimum of Rs. 500 each per day for driver and guide for one person; minimum of Rs. 1,000 each per group for two or more persons)
- meal
Example Schedule
This is only a reference itinerary. We will create your own tour with extra nights and other locations!
Driver picks you up at Varanasi Airport or Varanasi Railway Station (no guide is provided. (No guide will be provided, but the cost will remain the same even without a pick-up). Transfer to your hotel in Varanasi.
In the evening, a Japanese-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you for a stroll in the bazaar or ghats and an evening Ganga Aarti viewing.
Transfer to your hotel in Varanasi.
The start time of the arti* varies depending on the season. The start time is up to the priest who performs the service, so there is no definite start time.
| lodging place | Varanasi |
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A Japanese-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel in Varanasi and take you on an early morning cruise on the Ganges River in a small boat.
Visit to the crematorium. Transfer to your hotel in Varanasi at 8:00 a.m. or disband at the Ganges River.
The driver will take you to Varanasi Railway Station or Varanasi Airport according to the departure time (no guide will be provided. (No guide will be provided, but the cost will remain the same even if no pick-up is provided).
*Early morning pick-up times vary depending on the season. Fall and winter: around 6:00 a.m., spring and summer: around 5:00 a.m.
Hotel
- The following hotels or equivalent.
- We will accept your hotel grade preference, but we cannot specify the hotel.
- Additional fees vary depending on high season and time of application (more recent applications are more expensive).
- Hotels in India have very few twin rooms, and most of them have double or king-size beds. Therefore, even if you request a twin room, it may not be available.
- In the case of triple occupancy, the room may be divided into two single occupants and one double occupant, in which case the single occupancy surcharge will be added to the total. In this case, a separate single room supplement will be required.
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Varanasi
| Standard (no additional charge) | Hotel Yelchiko, Hotel New Temples Town, Heritage Pallavi International |
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| Superior (additional charge required) | Hotel Meraden Grand, Palace on Ganges, Pristine Hotel |
| Deluxe (additional charge required) | The Clarks Varanasi, Radisson, Ramada Plaza |
About Private Cars
- I am a legitimate cab driver registered with the Government of India.
- All vehicles used must have passed inspection.
(This may seem obvious to you in Japan, but it is not always the case in India.)
Vehicles used
| Standard car (4-seater) | Maruti Suzuki "Dzire" class |
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| For 5 or more persons | Toyota "Inova Crysta" class |
About Private Cars
A private air-conditioned car will be provided.
Drivers do not speak Japanese, but may be able to communicate in simple English.
All of the following costs are included in the fee
Driver meals and lodging, tolls, gasoline, and parking
Flexible support on the move
Flexible restroom and meal breaks are available.
About Meals
We do not have a specific designated dining area.
After hearing your wishes, we will take you to an Indian restaurant that is popular among local Indians. These eateries are not only delicious, but also hygienic, as they always use fresh ingredients due to the high turnover rate.
Since Indian people can also become ill due to unhygienic food, they are very careful about hygiene on a daily basis.
In addition, we try to refrain as much as possible from introducing stores that have not been very satisfactory to our Japanese customers in the past.
For those who do not like spicy food, we will introduce you to a restaurant where the spiciness can be adjusted. If you prefer a meal that is not spicy at all, we can take you to a fast food restaurant, as long as there is an appropriate restaurant nearby.
Please note that Western cuisine is more expensive and the number of restaurants that can accommodate it is limited. Please note that Western food is also available at an additional cost.
*Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are also charged separately. Mineral water is free.
Payment, Cancellation and Disclaimer
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