Where to Go: 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

Spend 11 hours exploring Varanasi with a private guide, driver, and boat. Begin with a sunrise ride from Dashashwamedh to Manikarnika Ghat, walk through temple lanes, visit Banaras Hindu University and Sarnath, then return for the Ganga Aarti. Guides such as Himanshu and Deepak are known for thoughtful local explanations.

“Evening boat tour and show were very interesting. Guide Himanshu was very informative and helpful. Thank you”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $110Best reviewed

Spend about 13 hours traveling privately from Chennai to Kanchipuram, visiting Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples, then meeting silk weavers at work. A guide, car, lunch, and temple admission are included. A Royal Enfield option may be available for eligible riders, with Vijay named as a motorcycle guide.

“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

Leave Ahmedabad at 8 a.m. for a private, guide-led day trip to Rani ki Vav, Modhera Sun Temple, and Patan’s Patola weaving workshops. You’ll travel by private car, eat lunch, and have time to explore each site. Guides may include Sanket, Anand, or Bhupendra Oza, with the route adjustable to your interests.

“ANAND!! We can't say enough about this incredible guide! He took amazing care of us and gave us so much detail about every stop on the tour. 109% recommend him and this tour!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72

Spend 7 to 9 hours visiting Ayodhya’s major sacred sites with a private vehicle, local guide, and support for older visitors. The route includes Hanuman Garhi, Ram Janmabhoomi, Kanak Bhavan, Sita Ki Rasoi, Ram Ki Paidi, and Saryu Ghat. Flexible pacing, wheelchair help, and a hotel break can be arranged.

“Wonderful & seamless experience. Tour operator Aman has taken care of everything from the point of online boking till the end with clear communication of details & process. Highly recommend asking the tour operator for tour guide PrakhRead more”

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