Where to Start: the 4 Best Private Temple Tours in India

1.Full Day Varanasi Private Tour with Temples, Ghats & Rituals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · from $24Our pick

Review of Varanasi’s private full-day tour, with a sunrise Ganges boat ride, temples, Sarnath, local food, and evening Ganga Aarti.

“Guide very knowledgeable about Ghats and history, sadly my granddaughter was feeling sick so we was only able to do the boat ride part of the tour and had to return to our hotel, although we were picked up at 5.30 it was for sunrise and the sun had already risen so did not see this but the couple getting out the boat before us had.”

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2.Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $110Top rated

Review of a private Chennai to Kanchipuram temple and silk weaving tour, with practical advice on value, timing, temples, lunch, and dress.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and the sites visited were wonderful. I would recommend to anyone coming to Chennai”

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3.Private Tour of Step well, Modhera Sun Temple & Patola saree weaving by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $150

Explore Rani ki Vav, Modhera Sun Temple, and Patola weaving on a private Ahmedabad day tour with lunch and transport.

“The Sun Temple and the Rani Ki Vav step well are must sees in the Ahmedabad region. This was a professional, well organized trip. The car and driver made us feel safe and the guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant. Highly recommend.”

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4.Ayodhya Private Tour & VIP Darshan -Special support for Seniors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72

Review of Ayodhya’s private temple tour with senior support, Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, Saryu Aarti, pricing, and practical tips.

“Seamless execution and communication. Clean, comfortable vehicle, informed guide. Arranged a wheelchair for my Mom. Arranged for an afternoon break back at the hotel and came back to pick up the guests for the evening Aarti. Great 1-day trip.”

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