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Explore Varanasi tour packages covering the sacred ghats of the Ganges, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath and the city’s historic lanes and temples. Experience an early morning boat ride on the Ganges, witness the evening Ganga Aarti and discover one of India’s most important spiritual and cultural destinations. Varanasi can be explored as a standalone private tour or combined with the Golden Triangle, Bodhgaya, Khajuraho and other major destinations across North India. Choose from spiritual journeys, Buddhist pilgrimage tours, cultural itineraries and customized private tours, with local guides, private transportation and accommodation arranged around your travel dates and preferences.
October to MarchAre the best months to explore Varanasi.
Recommended Duration
2 to 3 daysIs the recommended duration to explore Varanasi.
Major Airports
Varanasi, Lucknow, New DelhiAre the major airports to Varanasi.
Famous For
Historical Wonders, Cultural Heritage, Discovery, Pilgrimages and SpiritualVaranasi is best for Historical Wonders, Cultural Heritage, Discovery, Pilgrimages and Spiritual.
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I found Alkof via a Google search as Asiatic Lions was the focus. They have been the most organised, helpful, reliable, resourceful company.
I found Alkof via a Google search as Asiatic Lions was the focus. They have been the most organised, helpful, reliable, resourceful company. Everything in the itinerary was organised and arranged without fault. Staff, drivers, cars, pick ups/drop offs, transfers, hotels, jeep safaris have all been brilliant. Sanjeev has been my contact during our visit, extremely efficient friendly guy. This was an Alkof itinerary tour and achieved a passion of wildlife viewing, Gaur, Wolf, Red Dog, Deer, Eagles, Wild Ass, Pelicans, Blackbuck, Nigai, many birds and Asiatic Lions, Leopards and Bengal Tiger!! The jeep guides all spoke English and had great knowledge. It has been fantastic and value for money. I would, without hesitation, use Alkof in the future.
Andrea King Jones
Australia
Trip Advisor
We have no hesitation in recommending Alkof Holidays as a tour operator/guide for an Indian holiday Our itinery was followed to the letter and the staff were always available helpful and very efficient Many thanks to Alkof Manager Sanjeev, our guide Sachin and driver Mr Singh cheers Andrea and Brett
My husband and I have just returned from this amazing private tour with Alkof Holidays. Communication before and during the trip was excellent.
My husband and I have just returned from this amazing private tour with Alkof Holidays. Communication before and during the trip was excellent. Having WhatsApp and an eSIM was very helpful, and any questions we had were answered quickly. Internal flights, boarding passes, and transfers were all clearly organized. Our focus was wildlife, but we were also very happy with the accommodation throughout the trip. We stayed at Kavish Gir Lion Resort and Aranyak Resorts near Kanha and Bandhavgarh. The rooms were spacious, the food was excellent, and the staff were always welcoming. Be prepared for some long road journeys and flights, but they are all part of the adventure. We appreciated arriving at the national park gates early each morning, as the cooler hours provided the best wildlife viewing opportunities. The wildlife sightings exceeded all expectations. At Gir National Park, we saw an incredible 26 Asiatic lions, including cubs, along with jackals, mongoose, wild boar, and many beautiful bird species. At Bandhavgarh, we were fortunate to spot six tigers, as well as Indian gaur, owls, hornbills, eagles, and vultures. One of the most memorable moments was watching a magnificent tiger slowly cross the road directly in front of our safari vehicle. Alkof Holidays and India made this trip truly unforgettable. We highly recommend Alkof Holidays to wildlife lovers and would happily travel with them again. A few tips for future travelers: bring binoculars, a good camera, and some extra tissues or toilet paper. We were also advised that mobile phones are not permitted during safaris in India's national parks, which was not an issue for us as keen photographers.
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