Day 1: Delhi to Varanasi (Dep. New Delhi at 0600 hrs / Arr. Varanasi at 1400 hrs)
Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel / Evening visit to Ghat to see Ganga Aarti
Today, early in the morning, enjoy a Vande Bharat train journey to Varanasi, which will take 8 hours to reach Varanasi.
(Tea / snacks and meals are served on the train as per the fixed menu by Indian Railways). On arrival at Varanasi railway station, you will be met by our driver / representative and transferred to your hotel.
Varanasi, formerly known as Benares, is the most popular pilgrimage point for Hindus and one of the seven holiest cities. Considered the abode of Lord Shiva, it is believed to have the power of washing away all of one's sins.
Later, you will proceed to visit the ghats, crossing the local market (Note - You have to walk through the market for 500–800 meters and a few down steps to reach the ghats), and witness the evening Aarti on the Ganges, performed by a group of priests in the evening at the ghat. They perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship of Fire), wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga, Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Nil