Do we need a visa for Sarnath?

No — it's within India, a 30-minute drive from Varanasi.

Varanasi & Sarnath Pilgrimage

A deeper pilgrimage into the city where the Buddha gave his first sermon — the ghats of Varanasi and the sacred site of Sarnath, unhurried over four days.

4 days · 3 nightsDuration
Private tourOnly your group
Pickup includedFrom your hotel in the city
Live guideEnglish
Free cancellationAsk us for the exact terms

What our travellers say

“They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.”

Sarah M. – 🇺🇸 Boston, USA

“Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.”

James W. – 🇬🇧 London, UK

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Varanasi

Airport pickup, evening Aarti.

Day 2Varanasi

Sunrise boat ride, Kashi Vishwanath, old city.

Day 3Sarnath

Full day at Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa, museums and monasteries.

Day 4Departure

Transfer to airport.

Itinerary may change slightly — we'll tailor timings to your group.

Includes

4★ hotel, 3 nights
Sunrise boat ride
Guided tours of Varanasi & Sarnath
Dhamek Stupa entry
Private car with driver

International flights
Lunch & dinner
Personal expenses & tips

Meeting point

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3 arrivals

Frequently asked questions

Yes — we can arrange the 5am Mangala Aarti at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Traveller reviews

4.8/5Based on 92 reviews

Sarah M.🇺🇸 Boston, USA
They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.
James W.🇬🇧 London, UK
Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.
Claire L.🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Travelling with two kids in India sounded impossible. They planned it so well that it was the easiest family holiday we've had.