Varanasi,
privately experienced.
A thoughtful way to experience the Ganges, sacred traditions, old neighbourhoods and Buddhist heritage — with people who know the city intimately.
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Begin in Varanasi. Discover more of India with us.
Some journeys stay with you long after you return home—the first light on the Ganges, a quiet moment in a temple courtyard, or a conversation over chai in an old Banarasi lane. Based in Varanasi, we help you discover the places, people and everyday traditions that make this city special, with time to pause and enjoy what draws you in.
Your journey can take you further: to the sacred temples of Ayodhya, the rivers meeting at Prayagraj, and the gracious architecture and welcoming tables of Lucknow. Follow the Buddha’s footsteps through Sarnath, Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Kushinagar and Lumbini, or explore Delhi, the beauty of Agra and the devotional heart of Mathura and Vrindavan.
Whether you join us for a day or travel with us for longer, we take care of the details—from local guides and private transport to helping you choose the right places to stay. Share what brings you here, and we’ll help shape a journey that feels personal to you.
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Private tours. Local guides. Choose one, two or three days.
Varanasi Tours
Ghats, temples and Sarnath
1 DAYVaranasi Tour in One Day
Ganges sunrise, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath and evening Aarti.
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2 DAYSVaranasi Tour in Two Days
The river, old-city lanes and Sarnath, with time to rest.
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3 DAYSVaranasi Tour in Three Days
Add Banarasi craft, local flavours and more time by the ghats.
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Ram Mandir, sacred places and the Saryu
1 DAYAyodhya Tour in One Day
Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan and Saryu Aarti.
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2 DAYSAyodhya Tour in Two Days
Temple visits and the riverfront spread over a comfortable stay.
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3 DAYSAyodhya Tour in Three Days
Explore the main temples, Guptar Ghat and Nandigram.
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Imambaras, heritage walks and Awadhi culture
1 DAYLucknow Tour in One Day
Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Chota Imambara and the Residency.
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2 DAYSLucknow Tour in Two Days
Nawabi monuments, an old-city walk and time in Hazratganj.
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3 DAYSLucknow Tour in Three Days
Add chikankari, Awadhi food and a leisurely look at the city.
View itineraryLucknow photo credits
Landmark photography from Wikimedia Commons; images resized and cropped. Rumi Darwaza · Bara Imambara · Residency. Author and licence details below.
Rumi Darwaza: Iamaritraghosh, CC BY-SA 4.0. Bara Imambara: Amritamitraghosh, CC BY-SA 3.0. Residency: Tony, CC BY-SA 2.0. Adapted images retain their respective licences.
Four ways into Varanasi.
Sunrise on the Ganges
The gentlest introduction to the city, seen from the river as Banaras wakes.
From INR 2,500 per person
Evening Ganga Aarti
A considered viewing arrangement for the city's best-known river ceremony.
Private experience
Old City & Sacred Varanasi
Markets, temple neighbourhoods and the intimate geography behind the ghats.
Private experience
Sarnath
A quieter spiritual landscape where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Private experience
Varanasi changes by the hour. Your plan should be able to change with it.
Temple access, traffic, river conditions and ceremony arrangements can shift. A locally based team can adapt without making the guest carry the complexity.
“Bharat was very accommodating and took us to all the places we wanted to go. Communication was excellent.”
Archana S · November 2024 · Tripadvisor
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