10 daysPilgrims & Spiritual · India
Buddha Footprint Pilgrimage
Starting from€859per person≈ approx. · ₹79,000
Same-day tour · Pilgrims & Spiritual · Uttar Pradesh & Bihar
Sarnath & Varanasi full-day tour
9 hours
Varanasi · Sarnath Private or small group
Starting from€46per person
Sarnath, the first teaching.
Sarnath, the first teaching. Varanasi temples. Evening Ganga aarti.
- StartsVaranasi
- EndsSarnath
- Best timeOctober – March
- PickupHotel pickup in the city centre
Starting from · per person
€46
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Tour rate
Starting from
€46
per person
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, in Indian rupees, including GST.
- Hotels named are “or similar”. Groups of 10+ get special prices — ask us.
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What you’ll do
Where the Buddha gave his first teaching.
The evening fire ceremony on the river.
Highlights
Sarnath, the first teaching
Varanasi temples
Evening Ganga aarti
What’s included
Included
- Private car
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop
Not included
- Entry fees
- Lunch
Tour preparation
- Valid passport or government ID
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothes for temples
- Sun hat, water bottle and personal medicines
Need help preparing? Your planner sends a personal checklist for your dates and route after booking. Ask on WhatsApp
Visa & entry rules
India — e-Visa for foreign nationals
Most foreign visitors need a visa; many nationalities can apply for the Indian e-Visa online at least 4 days before arrival. Passport valid for 6 months with 2 blank pages. Official e-Visa website.
Visa rules change. Always check official sources before you travel. Indian e-Visa (official)
Terms for this tour
- Prices are per person in INR on twin sharing unless stated, and include GST.
- Hotels named are “or similar”; if unavailable we book one of the same standard.
- The order of visits may change because of weather, traffic, festivals or monument closures.
- Check-in from 2 pm, check-out by 11 am.
- 25% deposit confirms the booking.
- Balance due 30 days before departure; bookings within 30 days pay in full.
- Pay by UPI, cards, net banking (Razorpay) or bank transfer.
| Days before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 45 days | ₹2,500 handling |
| 45 – 30 days | 25% |
| 29 – 15 days | 50% |
| 14 – 7 days | 75% |
| Less than 7 days / no-show | 100% |
Strongly recommended, covering medical care, evacuation and cancellation. We can arrange a policy on request.
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Tour map
- Stop 1Varanasi
- Stop 2Sarnath
Distances and drive times are approximate and depend on road and border conditions.
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