Varanasi Tour Packages

Varanasi Holiday Packages

From Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, or Bangalore, Temple Tours offers the greatest selection of customized Varanasi tours to accommodate all types of travelers. Search through our Varanasi holiday packages for exceptional offers and savings. With the range of immersive tours and activities offered by Temple Tours's Varanasi travel packages, explore the primary Varanasi sightseeing locations.

Whatever your travel preferences, from a quick trip to a lengthy itinerary, a restful stay to an adventurous vacation, Temple Tours has the ideal tour packages to Varanasi for you to pick from. Don't forget to look at our opulent travel packages to Varanasi, which have the finest accommodations and extras to pamper you during your tour to Varanasi. If you want to learn more about travelling to Varanasi, including the best time to go, directions, things to do there, etc.

Travel Packages to Varanasi

One of the oldest towns still inhabited in the world is Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi. This holy city, which located in the populous state of Uttar Pradesh, is crucial for spirituality and pilgrimage. A holiday to Varanasi will reveal the beauty of this ancient location. Varanasi has a distinctive devotional culture that is steeped in lofty thinking, ideas, beliefs, and art. Ancient religions and education both originated in this region.

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Holiday packages to Varanasi will show you the history of the city, which is seen in all of its landmarks. A ten-kilometer drive from Varanasi is Sarnath, where the Buddha held his first public sermons. With Varanasi packages, you can visit all the holy locations in the city. The main attraction of the Varanasi vacation package is Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Despite the fact that this location has been occupied for many years, Rani Ahilyabai Holkar oversaw the construction of the current temple. The Ashtabhujadhari goddess resides in the temple close to the Durga Ghat (river bank). diverse religions attach diverse meanings to the numerous ghats or cemented banks. On a Varanasi package tour, some significant locations to see include Gyan Vapi Kup, Tulsi Manas Temple, St. Mary's Church, Ramgarh Fort, and Bharat Mata Temple.

Best time to go on holiday in Varanasi

The winter season is the ideal time to book a Varanasi travel package. Although some nights might be very chilly around 4-5 degrees, the days are generally cool. Be prepared for the extremely cold weather if you are purchasing a Varanasi vacation package from Chennai. In Varanasi, summertime brings hot, dry weather with a high of 45 degrees with 'loo' (hot, dry winds) blowing. You will encounter fewer tourists and possibly receive discounts if you reserve your Varanasi tour package during this off-season. Heavy rainfall and humidity are brought on during monsoons. Cruises on the Ganga River may occasionally be halted, but this is because the holy month of Shravan is taking place, which is fortunate for Shiva devotees.

Dress Code of Varanasi Tour

Along with booking your Varanasi travel package, prepare your wardrobe. Everyone is supposed to be dressed appropriately because it is a holy city. Make sure your body is covered from your neck to your leg (or, ideally, up to your ankles). Although there isn't a set uniform, traditional attire is preferred. Visitors to the temples are permitted to dress in either a saree or a dhoti-kurta (for men).

Things to Keep in Mind during travel to Varanasi

Be ready for police frisking and check when you book a Varanasi trip package to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Mobile phones, cameras, cigarettes, lighters and belts with metal buckles are prohibited within the building for security reasons. Keep in mind to safeguard your papers and possessions. Never take photos of any rites or cremations. Respect all animals and keep your distance from them at all costs, especially cows and bulls. They are given honourable treatment. To experience a hassle-free trip, pre-arrange for lodging, transportation, visits, and excursions along with the Varanasi tour package.

Places to Visit on Varanasi tour

Sarnath

The Buddha delivered his first speech in Sarnath, which is around 10 kilometres from Varanasi. Sarnath is visited by believers and followers from all over the world because of its spiritual significance. You can go to the Mahabodhi Society Temple, Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath Museum, and Sarnath Archaeological Site. If Sarnath is included in your Varanasi vacation package, confirm this with your tour operator.

Allahabad

You may travel 120 kilometres to Allahabad or Prayagraj in two and a half hours via NH 19. The Triveni Sangam is this area's main attraction. You can appreciate the Allahabad Fort, Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad Museum, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhawan, and New Yamuna Bridge if you can extend your Varanasi tour package to include Prayagraj.

Gaya

If there is time left on your Varanasi trip package, you can continue on NH 19 and NH 31 to reach Gaya, which is almost 298 km distant. Both Hindus and Buddhists revere this holy city in Bihar, which is located on the banks of the Falgu River. Awakening occurred under the now-famous Bodhi tree for the Buddha. The Mahabodhi Temple, a World Heritage Site, is accessible. There are numerous temples in this area, including the Maata Bagala Asthan Temple, Mangala Gauri Temple, and Vishnupad Temple. Hindu families have travelled for generations to this location to perform the 'Pind Daan' rite for their deceased family members.

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With a Varanasi trip package, you may enjoy the city's numerous signature dishes. Malaiyo is a seasonal street treat that is only available on chilly winter mornings. Malaiyo is a type of milk froth that has been sweetened, spiced with saffron and cardamom, topped with almonds and pistachios, and allowed to condense overnight in the chilly dew. When taking advantage of the Varanasi tour package, you must try this melt-in-your-mouth meal.

While on a Varanasi tour, you must sample Chena Dahi Vada, a distinctive sweet, sour, and spicy delicacy. The 'rasmalai' cheese balls are dipped in sweet yoghurt and topped with coriander leaves, chilli powder, and spices.

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Only in Varanasi can you find the strange meal known as tamatar chaat. Cubed tomatoes and cooked potatoes are combined with all the chaat spices. It is a unique take on potato chaat and a delicious dish to liven up your day. Take advantage of the "Tamatar chaat" included in your Varanasi tour package.

Choora matar - A variation on the Indian breakfast meal "poha," "Choora matar" tempers "chivda/choora" (flattened rice) and adds fresh green peas, raisins, saffron, and cream. With this street food, you may spice up your Varanasi travel itinerary.

Things to Buy in Varanasi

Your pilgrimage experience from your Varanasi journey must be brought back. Purchase mementos that will help you remember the sacred city. Shivalingams made of stone or crystal are available for purchase. Take into consideration purchasing a chain of 'Rudraksha beads' of high calibre. You might ask professionals to recommend the one that is best for you. This 'city of music' may have musical instruments that you desire to purchase. Real Banarasi silk sarees are also available for purchase. Another wonderful alternative for presents for family and friends is a hand-knotted carpet. Don't finish your trip to Varanasi without purchasing some of the city's well-known confections.