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Celebrate the auspicious Dev Diwali in Varanasi with Prune

If you thought the festival of lights was over, think again! Because India never runs out of beautiful festivals to celebrate, and Dev Deepawali is one such festival that lights up the evenings in the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. It is an auspicious festival that takes place during the November-December months and is also known as a Kartik Poornima festival of the Gods.

During this time, people gather together on the Ghats of Varanasi to light up earthen lamps on the steps and river. It is a way to honour the river Ganga and is a sight to behold once the sun sets and night takes over. In every street, you will notice the colourful decorations outside people’s homes, oil lamps, and festive processions.

It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to come across, so If you would like to witness this stunningly unique festival in Varanasi, Prune has the best tour packages for you to choose from! And not just for the festival, you can set out to explore Varanasi anytime you wish to because it is one of the top tourist destinations and popular for pilgrimage activities throughout the year.

Here are some of the top tour packages offered by Prune to visit Varanasi that you can look into right now!

Three-Days Varanasi exclusive tour:

In this 3-day tour, you can explore every nook and corner of Varanasi, with its top attractions such as the Ganga Ghats, Hindu Temples, Buddhist landmarks, and a lot more! With this private travel experience provided by Prune, you can enjoy a luxurious stay here along with a friendly tour guide who will take you through the entire city so that you don’t miss out on anything! This package also includes an air conditioned-vehicle, private boat ride (morning and evening), 5-star hotel accommodation, and buffet breakfast.

Price: From 29238

Photo tour in holy Varanasi

If you’re a photography enthusiast or a professional, you will love framing the vibrant and lively streets of Varanasi. And of course, capturing the beautiful evening Aarti on the ghats of Varanasi with the lit oil lamps is an experience that everyone must be a part of at least once! If you’re starting as a photographer, you will get to learn great tips and explore the amazing architecture, temples, and people with the help of an expert guide who will help you take your favourite shots during this tour.

Price: From Rs 1230

Varanasi evening Aarti tour

A trip to Varanasi is incomplete without witnessing the mesmerising evening Aarti. These three hours will be some of the best ones of your life as you watch this beautiful Hindu ritual where priests offer oil lamps to the river Ganga and sing rhythmic religious songs. This personalised tour by Prune will help you experience the magical evening with a private guide so that you can watch this world-famous religious ceremony with a clear view from the front of a large crowd.

Price: From 3654

Morning sun cruise on Ganges River

If you want to see the spectacular early morning golden hour in river Ganga, then you must hop on this tour! During the journey in a special private boat, you can watch the breathtaking sunrise and watch the priests performing religious ceremonies in the holy river. It is one of the most mystical experiences of Varanasi to watch while you’re here. Post the scenic sunrise, visit all the famous ghats such as Dashwamedh, Lalita, and Manikarnika Ghat. And on the way, you will also get a chance to check out prominent Ganga and Shiva temples.

Price: From Rs 1624

Varanasi cultural tour

Explore the best of Varanasi and Sarnath in this 2-day city tour, which includes the famous Buddhist landmarks, Hindu temples, and evening Aarti at the Ganges River. Prune will ensure that you enjoy this private tour with comfortable overnight accommodation, an informative guide, and a lot more to make this city trip a memorable experience. If you want a pick up from the airport or railway station, we can arrange it for you in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Price: From Rs 13324

To learn more about exciting travel experiences, visit the Prune website or download the app now!