Varanasi tour packages are travel itineraries meant to visit and explore world’s oldest living city and cultural capital of India. The oldest city on the planet which also happens to be the holiest city of India is Varanasi or Kashi or Banaras. The unique experiences that Kashi has to offer to its visitors are unmatchable in all forms. The city holds extremely high regards in the hearts of the Hindus because it is situated on the banks of the sacred-most River Ganga. 88 ghats of Varanasi, river fronts of Ganga, are the most sacred spots of the city that add on to the spiritual and religious aspect of the city. Every ghat has a special history and story attached to it. The devotees believe that taking a bath in the holy river Ganga means washing away of all the sins done by them in their lifetime. And if this was not it, the city is also believed to be the abode of Gods, precisely Lord Shiva. The city also has numerous temples throughout. The temples in Varanasi are highly venerated. This is the reason why there are always flocks of devotees reaching out to Varanasi. Along with the pilgrimage tag that the city holds, the city is also rich in historical and architectural aspect. The devotees, pilgrims, travellers, artists, and adventurers from all over the world visit the city to soak in the experiences of the Kashi city. It is on these river fronts and the stairs of the ghats where the epic Ganga puja, Ganga Aarti, and the religious activities are done. Varanasi is just not any other city but a city that has lovely experiences to add to one’s bucket list.

There are numerous places to visit in Varanasi . Varanasi is a city that has a perfect blend of vintage, retro, classic, and modern. To begin with, the most favourite and popular part of the city to visit is obviously the river front of Ganga. There are 88 ghats in the city and all of them have a different view, different mythological importance, known for different religious purposes, and different things to take away for the tourists. Some of the very famous ghats are the Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi ghat, Manikarnika ghat, Adi Keshav Ghat, Narada ghat, Chet Singh Ghat, Scindia Ghat, Darbhanga Ghat and Man Mandir Ghat. The Ganga Aarti, the dawn and dusk boat rides, exploring the ghats on and off time, are some of the things that are recommended by the locals for the tourists to try out. Keeping the ghats aside, taking a bath in River Ganga itself is known to wash away the sins and karmas of one’s life. Walking in the old lanes and the narrow streets of Banaras city brings travellers close to the vibe of the city that prevails throughout. It is the best way to explore the city and get in touch with the locals and the hippies. The hippies, sadhus, and priests are some of the common sightings throughout in the city of Varanasi. Also, it is quite delightful for the Indians to see that the foreigners from all over the world visit this city to experience the culture and know about the religious activities of the city. Some of the famous temples of the city that the travellers must visit are Durga Temple, Nepali Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath, Sankat Mochan Temple and Kaal Bhairav Temple. There are some newly opened incredibly gorgeous cafes in the city to have the best time as well.

Some of the most famous tour packages of the Varanasi city have to be splendid Buddhist tour, Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour, Kashi – Gaya - Allahabad Trip, Varanasi Weekend Tour, Varanasi Religious Tour, Varanasi Dev Diwali Tour, Varanasi Heritage Walk & Ganga Aarti with Dinner Tour and others. Spending around 3 to 4 days would be ideal to explore the famous ghats, temples, and the city as a whole. It is better to visit Varanasi through a tour package because Varanasi tour packages come with private cab for the inter city transfer which make them quite easier and accessible for the tourists to reach even the secluded parts without doing enough research. The driver and guide are the ones who have ample knowledge about the place and keep the tourists informative about each spot they are heading to. The budget of the inter city transfer and the intra city transfer when Varanasi tour combines other cities, is comparatively lower. Varanasi tour packages are completely customizable. Optima Travels pays special attention to each personal or individual interests and requirements. The most popular among several Varanasi tour packages are the tours that involve exploration of the ghats and temples.