believed to be about 3,000 years old.[16] Varanasi was a commercial and
industrial center famous for its muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works,
and sculpture. During the time of Gautama Buddha (born circa 567 BCE),
Varanasi was the capital of the Kingdom of Kashi. The celebrated Chinese
traveler, Xuanzang, attested that the city was a center of rel igious,
educational, and artistic activities, and that it extended for about 5 km along
the western bank of the GangesCheck-in to a hotel in Varanasi.Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 11:
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Early morning enjoy a morning cruise on the river Ganges
before returning to the hotel for breakfast.On the glittering
waters of the Ghats visitors can have the pleasure of a
ravishing boat ride on its many Ghats. Some of the best
Ghats that gives the visitors a chance to move around on the small boats on
the Ganges are the ghats of Barnasangam, Panchganga, Dattatreya, Kedar,
Scindia and Harishchandra Ghats besides the other major ghats. Devotees
and visitors who come for a sacred tour to Varanasi never forget to avail the
opportunity of having a boat encounter in the Ganges. It is advisable to take a
boat tour in the early hours by the time when the Sun rises or before the
setting of the Sun. From the middle of the Ganges at a far of distance the
Ghats of Varanasi looks crowded and noisy and all colourful. The temple bells
rings to far off distances. The small boats are a special interest for the young
ones who crave to touch the cool waters from the boats and play with each
other by sprinkling the water on to each others face Later, you will visit
Sarnath, which is located at a distance of 12 Km from Varanasi. Sarnath is
the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after Enlightenment.
Transfer to airport in the evening and board a flight to Delhi. On arrival,Our
representative will help you check in at your hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
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