Leave for a special evening cruise on the Ganges on candle lit country boats to the accompaniment of musicians. Proceed for dinner to the Chet Singh Ghat on the banks of the Ganges river and see the devout Hindu performing the "Puja" with lighted lamps. The view is very mesmerizing and the ambience is spectacular.

Visit Sarnath 5 miles out of Varanasi one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C. Sarnath has a fine Museum filled with sculptures found at the site.

Boat ride on the Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. Walk through the narrow lanes and colourful bazaars in the heart of the old city and visit the temples. Rendezvous with a Hindu astrologer, who will explain the in­fluence of astrology on the way of life of a devout and religious Hindu person.

Tour of Banaras - as it is also called, is one of the oldest cities of the world and a microcosm of Indian life. Since it was also an ancient center of learning, the Banaras Hindu University is worth a visit as are the silver and gold brocade shops, for which Banaras is world famous.

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