Varanasi Spiritual Sojourn
Ganga aarti from a boat, a dawn row past the ghats, Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath — the oldest living city, at a pace that lets it register.
Varanasi (3N)
Overview
- Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, watched from a boat
- Sunrise boat ride along the ghats
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple via the new corridor
- Sarnath, where the Buddha first taught
- Banarasi silk weaving workshop visit
- Guided old-city walk through the lanes
Ganga aarti from a boat, a dawn row past the ghats, Kashi Vishwanath and Sarnath — the oldest living city, at a pace that lets it register.
Varanasi Spiritual Sojourn runs for 3 nights and 4 days across Varanasi. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Most comfortable in the cooler months; the river is high and some ghats are inaccessible during the monsoon.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive in Varanasi
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, a boat on the Ganga for the aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat — the best vantage point by far. Overnight in Varanasi.
- Day2
Sunrise boat and Kashi Vishwanath
A pre-dawn boat ride as the ghats wake, then a walk through the old-city lanes. Later, darshan at Kashi Vishwanath via the corridor. Afternoon at a Banarasi silk weaving workshop. Overnight in Varanasi.
- Day3
Sarnath
A half-day at Sarnath — the Dhamek Stupa, the archaeological museum with the Ashokan lion capital, and the deer park. Afternoon free, with an optional visit to the Banaras Hindu University and the New Vishwanath Temple. Overnight in Varanasi.
- Day4
Departure
Transfer to Varanasi airport or the railway station for your onward journey.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 3 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Two private boat rides — evening aarti and sunrise
- Sarnath museum and monument entry
- Guided old-city heritage walk
- Silk weaving workshop visit
Exclusions
- Airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Entry fees and camera charges at monuments not listed in the itinerary
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 3 | Hotel Madin or similar | 4 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹16,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹15,886 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹23,322 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹13,858 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹10,478 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 25% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.