4-night Varanasi holiday extension from £795pp
Varanasi is India’s spiritual home. A sacred 3,000-year-old Hindu city, resting on the banks of the illustrious Ganges. A city filled with enchanting mysticism, astonishing temples and sacred waters. Most visitors agree, whilst not for the faint-hearted, Varanasi is both a magical and powerful experience.
Our Holiday Extension to Varanasi is available with the following tours:
The Golden Triangle & Ranthambore, Indian Wildlife Adventure, Deccan Odyssey’s Grand Heritage and The Brahmaputra River & Darjeeling
Today, we travel to the airport for our flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel, the impressive Taj Ganges Hotel which will be our home for the next three nights.
Breakfast and dinner
Varanasi comes alive early in the morning as pilgrims flock to the river banks to bathe in the holy water and worship the rising sun. We rise early and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the Ganges, before exploring the old city and Bharat Mata Temple. Later, we visit Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, followed by a visit to the archaeological museum. In the evening, we experience the Aarti ceremony, an uplifting spiritual ritual near the Ganges where shells will be blown and incense sticks will be lit. During this Hindu ritual of worship, hundreds of lamps shine bright into the evening, and will be held aloft by the pandits as they chant ancient and enchanting hymns.
Breakfast and dinner
A morning sightseeing tour includes visits to Banaras Hindu University campus, New Vishwanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Temple. In the evening, why not join a walking tour exploring the importance of Varanasi to the Hindu faith?
Breakfast and dinner
Our day is at leisure to relax or further explore the intriguing city of Varanasi prior to our afternoon flight to Delhi. Upon arrival we make our way to the Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity for our final evening in India.
Breakfast and dinner
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the many charms of India as we transfer to the airport, to will begin our journey back to the UK. Our flight arrives later today.
Breakfast and in-flight meals and drinks included
To help you make your holiday to India even more memorable, we want to give you the opportunity to extend your India tour the way you want to. We give the flexibility of a number of extensions to choose from, including the holiest city in Hindu culture, Varanasi, sat on the banks of the river Ganges.
Departure date | Price (pp) | ||
2025 | |||
April – September | From £795 | ||
October – December | From £865 | ||
2026 | |||
January – March | From £865 | ||
April – June | From £795 | ||
September | From £825 | ||
October – December | From £895 | ||
2027 | |||
January – March | From £895 | ||
April – May | From £825 |
*These dates operate with a two night stay in Varanasi. Please click here for details.
Prices: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement: April – September 2025 £195. October 2025 – March 2026 £225. April – September 2026 £195. October 2026 – March 2027 £245. April – May 2027 £195
Minimum numbers: A minimum of 2 guests from the tour is required for this extension. If only one passenger is taking the extension a higher single supplement may be applicable.
Visa information: A Tourist visa is required for travel to India. For more information on applying for your visa and the associated costs, please refer to our FAQ’s page.
Important information: Prices are subject to availability but the correct price will always be confirmed before you book. For full terms and conditions see our terms and conditions page.
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