Taj Mahal with Varanasi Ganga Ghat Tour
Varanasi is symbolized by its Ganga Ghats. There are as many as 81 Ghats in Varanasi for different purposes. Some of them are related to particular deity while others are simply to bathe. Some of the important Ganga Ghat in Varanasi include Assi, Dasaswamedh, Manikarnika, Tulsi and Panch Ganga among others. Tulsi Ghat is named after the famous 16th century poet Tulsi Das, who spent many years on this Ghat composing the Ram Charit Manas. A temple dedicated to Lord Ram stands on the Ghat. Another historically important Ghat is Panch-Ganga Ghat. Panch -Ganga Ghat as its name indicates, is where five rivers are supposed to meet. Dominating the Ghat is Aurangzeb' s smaller mosque popularly called Alamgir Mosque. Following are other important Ganga Ghat in Varanasi: -
Assi Ghat
Assi is a clay-banked Ghat that stands at the southernmost part of Varanasi where river Assi meets Ganges. This Ghat is the first when you start walking from South towards the Manikarnika. It is mandatory for the pilgrims to bathe at this Ghat before worshipping at a huge lingam under a Peepal tree. There is another Lingam that is worth visit. It is called Asisangameshvara or the "Lord of the Confluence of the Assi". This has been placed in a small marble temple just off the Assi Ghat.
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dasaswamedh Ghat falls second in line of the Panch-Tirtha Yatra. When you start moving from Assi towards North then falls past the plain, flat-roofed building that houses the shrine of Shitala. The name of Dasaswamedh Ghat indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh) 10 horses here. Conveniently central, it's one of the most important and busiest ghats and therefore is a good place to linger and soak up the atmosphere. Dasaswamedh is an extremely popular pilgrimage.
Places to See : Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
Breakfast will be at Delhi. Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Enjoy the DANCES OF INDIA in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Early morning transfer for flight to Jodhpur. Reach and proceed to Jaisalmer by surface. Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.
Day 04: Jaisalmer
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for full day sight-seeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert. Stay overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 05: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Proceed in the morning after a leisurely breakfast and reach Jodhpur. Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day 06: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Transfer to airport in the morning for flight to Udaipur. Reach and check in at hotel. Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day 07: Udaipur - Jaipur
Proceed for sight-seeing tour of Udaipur after breakfast, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard. Overnight will be at Jaipur. .
Day 08: Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. Elephant ride ascent to the fort. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 09: Jaipur - Agra
Proceed for Agra after breakfast. Spend the night at Agra
Day 10: Agra - Varanasi
Proceed for sight-seeing of TAJ MAHAL after breakfast. Overnight will be at Varanasi.
Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi
Drive very early morning to The Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges. See the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Proceed for the FAREWELL DINNERbefore reaching the airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
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Trip Details
What You SEE?
- India Gate, Red Fort, Humayun`s Tomb (Delhi)
- Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhavan Palace (Jodhpur)
- Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer Havelis (Jaisalmer)
- City Palace, Lake Palace (Udaipur)
- Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort (jaipur)
- Taj Mahal, Red Fort Agra (Agra)
- Temples and Ghat City - Varanasi
Tour Cost INCLUDES
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accomodation at suggested hotels
- Air- Conditioned car at disposal with driver
- English Speaking Guide for all mentioned tours
- Meet and Assist services on arrival / departure
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Horse Cart ride to Taj Mahal in Agra
- Elephant Ride at Amber Fort - Jaipur
- Rickshaw Ride ar Chandni Chowk Old Delhi
- All Applicable taxes and service charges and
- All Parking . Road Taxes and Driver Allowances.
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