Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Good temple sunrise tours in India fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi with Agra Fort, Shiva Temple, private transport, guide, tickets, and buffet breakfast.
“Driver Sanju and tour guide Jain were super nice and made our experience great! highly recommend, won’t regret it!”
Watch sunrise at Kunjapuri Temple, hike 8 km through villages, and swim at Neer Gaddu Waterfall on a private tour from Rishikesh.
“It was all absolutely amazing. The hike is strenuous but fine if you’re used to hiking. My guide, Sunny, was kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and just overall wonderful. Highly recommend a trip with him and this particular trip in general.”
Watch sunrise at sacred Kunjapuri Temple, hike through the hills, enjoy breakfast, and travel privately from Rishikesh with a local guide.
“Shelesh and driver were right on time for our pickup 5am from Rishikesh. We enjoyed masala chai around 6 then walked the last steps to the top to watch. The Himalayas were visible in the distance. The sunrise was beautiful. After sunrise we Read more”
Review of Varanasi’s 14-hour private tour, with sunrise and evening Ganges boat rides, temples, Sarnath, and the Ganga Aarti.
“Indrajeet with Varanasi Day Tours was the most incredible guide ever. He took us to the main temple and many other sites including a ride on the Ganges. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a palpable love of the city, which is my fRead more”
