Suggested Itinerary. Day 1 Arrival, Pickup, check-in hotel. At evening Ganga Arti. The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritualritual. The Aarti ceremony is organised program to thank to Ganges for divine character of river. It takes place near the Ganges River. While facing the river the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there. It is evening tour. After Ganga Arti , if interested can enjoy varanasi Chat and Thanddai. Come back hotel. Overnight at Hotel . Day 2 Morning boat tour, corridor + old part (Heritage walk) walking tour + Shri kashi Vishwanath Darshan l. we will go near to the Ganges site to do boat ride and Shiva Darshan.👇 This boat tour is combination of a boat ride and a walking tour of the old city to explore the cultural diversity of Varanasi along with the oldest alive site in the whole Varanasi. It will be a complete guided tour who has vast knowledge of culture of Varanasi and about history of River Ganga and every bit of small thing related to the spots covering while early morning boat ride will be explained. It will take about 2-3 hours, which will cover the boat ride and few spot near the Ghats like visiting and watching cremations rituals, meeting Sadhus/Adhori near Ghats. The walking tour of the old part of the city is a way to know and understand the traditional life and lifestyle of the spiritual city. The old part is also a kind of bazaar, known for essential oils, Rudraksha, Sandal, idols of deities, cotton, silk, semi-silk products and souvenirs. Seeing the holiest temple of Hindus in the narrow lanes a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva but popularly known as Golden temple because of 1 ton of gold leaf pasted on the walls of it will leave you with some unforgettable pleasant memories. End with blessing of Kashi Vishvanath Darshan. Back hotel for breakfast or if interested can have Banarasi breakfast in old part . Then Visit silk weaving place Silk weaving is one of the most ancient and vibrant parts of the Banaras culture. While the Banarasi silk saree and Banarasi silk are one of the most renowned things from Varanasi, the weavers of Varanasi remain behind the limelight. Portraying some of the most regal and gorgeous blend of colors and culture, the weavers of Varanasi have created many masterpieces using the Silk fabric. From ancient times till now, they have perfectly mastered the art of weaving B anarasi silk sarees and have still maintained the astonishing quality of artwork in their designs. City tour 👇 Assi ghat and other attractions. There are some other temples other than the Kashi Vishwanath temple to be seen in this tour. Durga temple Manas mandir Sankat mochan, Benaras Hindu university and kal bhairav are also attractive sites to be seen in this tour Back hotel Back hotel. Overnight at hotel. Note👉 Guide will accompany and help you best possible in getting anything you prefer either for eating or shopping. Included. 1: Guide Approved by Government of India. 2: A/C car 3: One Private Boat ride in Varanasi Excluded. 1: Any kind of Rikshaw/ wheelchair if required 2: All extras and Entrance ticket of monuments. Eg.👉Vishvanath temple and Sarnath sites . (Ticket of Vishvanath temple is Rs 300 per person). Note- All those guests who do not practice Hinduism are not allowed in side the main Golden Shiva temple (Shri vishwanath temple) but can visit in the corridor of the temple to see temple from out side. But if any foreigner wants to go inside Vishwanath temple (Golden Shiva temple) to worship on the ticket which costs Rs.600/ per person in which a priest will go with guest to make prayer smoothly performed. Tickets of Sarnath site is Rs.30 per person. For Foreigner Rs.305 per person. 3: *Tipping and Any kind of puja is not included* Note and Imp. 1: Hotel can be provided or suggested on demand. 2: Rudra Abhishek can be arranged with learned priest. 👇 Official Charges of Rudra abhishek. Rs.450/ Husband - wife and one child. Rs.1380/ Grand parents, Husband - wife and 2 children. 👉Milk for Rudra abhishek, you have to buy from the counter of Amul milk opened in the campus of Kashi vishvanath temple. Milk will cost you 50 Rs. Per little. Priests who perform Rudra abhishek or take you for Darshan, They also expect DAKSHINA. Should be given as per your pocket allow. 3: Rituals in the name of departed soul and ancestors, can be arranged smoothly by real priests. 4: Boat ride in general takes place between Harish Chandra Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat, it covers Dashasumedh, Man mandir, meer Ghat, kedar ghat Darbhanga ghat more than 25 Ghats. 5: In case River is flooded, at the place of seperate boat a combined boat will be provided. 6: Transport service if given after 8.45 Pm in varanasi local service. Rs. 500 will be the extra charge than the regular rates. 7: Arrival and departure both are included if done within the day of tour. If not is chargeable. Extra Arrival And Departure Will cost as per the form of vehicles used for transfers. 8: If you want good seating arrangement during Evening Ganga Arti, Can be arranged. It will cost you between 200 to 300 Rupees. You will have to pay directly on the spot. Guide will help you in arranging the required seats. 9: Check out and check in time of hotels is Arround 12.00 pm 10: I have very good contact inside the Vishvanath temple, Most possible, I can arrange Shiv Darshan without any tickets. Priests of the temple are very close to me. But on special or crowded days, Tickets are recommended for Shiva temple. 11: If car service is required in Varanasi for local needs between 12.30 am to 3.30 Am , full day tarrif will be charged with 500/ Rs driver night extra. 12: If someone wants to have Kashi vishvanath darshan everyday, you are advised to take tickets (from counter near Gate number 4) Ticket of Sahaj/sugam darshan get relief from long que and crowd. No guide service will be provided in the Mangala Arti until unless if there is any specific case. 13: Cruises are also an option to make part of the tour. I personally prefer boat tours as it is an integral part of the city's culture whereas cruise seems to be externally imposed in city tourism. But if one has more time and due to some reason boat tour is not going on then cruise tour can be thought of. It has online booking system. Anyone can do it👉https://alaknandacruise.com/ *SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS* 👉BOAT / BAJARA RIDE WITH MUSICIANS IN THE MORNING CAN BE ARRANGED ON DEMAND 👉BAJARA BOAT RIDE AT EVENING WITH BANARASI CHAT CAN ALSO BE ARRANGED ON DEMAND. 👉 We can book and arrange official tour guides at most of the part of India.