3 Days in Varanasi. The Oldest Living City and the Sacred Ganges.
There is nowhere on earth like Varanasi. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities anywhere, where life and death play out openly on the ghats of the Ganges. The dawn boat ride and the evening Ganga Aarti will stay with you forever.
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3 Days / 2 Nights
3 Days Varanasi: Sunrise, Sunset & Ganga Aarti: The Full Picture
Varanasi, also called Kashi or Banaras, is the spiritual capital of India and one of the oldest living cities in the world. The ghats that line the Ganges are the stage for a daily cycle of prayer, bathing, cremation and celebration that has continued unbroken for thousands of years. It is intense, beautiful and unforgettable.
This 3 day Varanasi tour package from Malaysia centres on the two great experiences: the sunrise boat ride along the ghats as the city wakes, and the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat at dusk, with fire, bells and chanting. A 2-night stay gives you time to absorb it all, with optional Pind Daan prayers if you wish.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel Stay (2 nights)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
- ✓Sunrise & Sunset Boat Rides
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
- ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
- ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip
The Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Each evening, priests perform a choreographed ceremony of fire, incense and chanting on the main ghat. Watched from a boat on the river or from the steps, it is one of the most powerful spiritual spectacles in India.
Sunrise Boat Ride on the Ganges
Drift along the ghats at first light as pilgrims bathe, sadhus pray and the rising sun turns the old city gold. The quiet dawn boat ride is the most magical hour in Varanasi.
Temples, Ghats & Sarnath
Visit Kashi Vishwanath, one of the holiest Shiva temples, walk the labyrinth of old lanes, and drive out to Sarnath where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Your 3 Days Itinerary
Arrive Varanasi
No meals
Met at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, witness the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, ideally from a boat on the river.
Suggested activities
- Evening Ganga Aarti from a boat
- Walk the old city lanes
- First taste of Banarasi food
Sunrise Boat Ride, Temples & Sarnath
Breakfast
An early sunrise boat ride along the ghats, then temples and the Buddhist site of Sarnath with your private vehicle.
Suggested activities
- Sunrise boat ride
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Old city ghat walk
- Sarnath excursion
- Optional Pind Daan prayers
Free Morning, Depart
Breakfast
Checkout at noon. Time for Banarasi silk shopping or a final ghat visit before your airport transfer.
Suggested activities
- Banarasi silk shopping
- Final ghat visit
- Lassi at a famous old shop
Choose Your Comfort Level
Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.
3 Star
Budget Friendly
Hotel Buddha / Ganges Grand or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM698 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM648 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM598 per person
From RM698
per person
4 Star
Value Plus Comfort
Rivatas / Hotel Surya or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM848 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM808 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM768 per person
From RM848
per person
5 Star
Premium Value Stay
Taj Ganges / Radisson or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1098 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1068 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1038 per person
From RM1098
per person
Varanasi, With the Right Guidance
Varanasi can overwhelm first-timers. A knowledgeable guide and well-timed boat rides turn the intensity into something profound rather than confusing. We handle the boats, the timings and the lanes. Dhesu has arranged spiritual India journeys since 1988.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.
Private Tours, Daily Departures
No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.
A Real Team to Call
Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.
Group & Custom Pricing
Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.
Varanasi Tour Package from Malaysia
Varanasi is unlike anywhere else, and a guided private trip is the best way to experience it. The dawn boat ride and the evening Ganga Aarti are the headline experiences, and timing them well makes all the difference.
Our driver guide knows the ghats, the temple lanes and the river, so you see the city's depth without getting lost in its intensity.
Varanasi pairs naturally with Ayodhya and Prayagraj for a deeper spiritual circuit, covered in our longer North India packages.
The Ghats of Varanasi
More than 80 ghats line the Ganges in Varanasi, each with its own character. Dashashwamedh is the main ceremonial ghat where the evening aarti takes place. Manikarnika and Harishchandra are the cremation ghats, where the cycle of life and death is laid bare.
The dawn boat ride lets you take in the whole sweep of them as the city comes to life, the single most memorable hour of most visits.
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