Varanasi Trip Overview
Explore Varanasi and experience the highlights of the holy city by guided walking tour ( included heritage sites and activities ) this walking tour toward old part of city to discover the essential of one of the oldest inhabited city of the world. through the tour you will experience local’s delight , admiring cultural treasures, incredible natural beauty and rich heritages with history also savouring some local delicacies like Indian masala chai ( spice tea ) local snacks and tasty lassi ( a fermented Indian yogurt drink ) .
1. Personalised and private tours, flexible to fit your needs and desires.
2. Explore spirituality, tradition, food, people and local lifestyle in a genuine way.
3. Family friendly experiences; all ages welcome!
4. Taste authentic and delicious local dishes.
5. Tours are always led by authorized and local tourist guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Starts: Varanasi, India
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Explore Varanasi and experience the highlights of the holy city by guided walking tour ( included heritage sites and activities ) this walking tour toward old part of city to discover the essential of one of the oldest inhabited city of the world. through the tour you will experience local’s delight , admiring cultural treasures, incredible natural beauty and rich heritages with history also savouring some local delicacies like Indian masala chai ( spice tea ) local snacks and tasty lassi ( a fermented Indian yogurt drink ) .
1. Personalised and private tours, flexible to fit your needs and desires.
2. Explore spirituality, tradition, food, people and local lifestyle in a genuine way.
3. Family friendly experiences; all ages welcome!
4. Taste authentic and delicious local dishes.
5. Tours are always led by authorized and local tourist guide.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Explore Varanasi and experience the highlights of the Holy City by guided walking tour.
Tour summary (included heritage sites and activities)
– Dashashwamedh Ghat
– Viswanath Gali
– Flower market
– Nepali temple
– Lord Viswanath temple
– Marnikarnika Ghat (cremation grounds)
– Old part of the city with narrow streets and alleys
This walking tour towards the old part of the city to discover the essentials of one of the oldest inhabited city of the world.
Through this tour you will experience local’s delight, admiring cultural treasures, incredible natural beauty and rich heritages with history also savouring some local delicacies like Indian Masala Chai (Spice Tea), some local snacks and tasty Lassi (a fermented Indian yoghurt drink).
The ideal and most interesting way to explore Varanasi is by walk thus we will walk through heart of the old city and watch popular pilgrims trails for Hindus, we will be visiting temples, ashrams and watch traditional lifestyle in winding side streets, alleys, markets and bazaars and stroll along the ghats, labyrinth lanes and discover hidden beautiful spots. During the walk you mingle and interact with natives of the city .
We will figure out what makes this city so special and important that every Hindu wish to visit Varanasi at least once. Also we discover why most of Hindu wish to die here and we will experience the circle of life, death and reincarnation as we will observe traditional way of last cremation rites at the cremation grounds, performed which as per Hindu’ s faith is way to attain Moksha Salvation.
The tour is always led by licensed and professional guide, adjusted to your pace and with plenty of time for questions and well explaining
Looking forward to meet you in holy Varanasi.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dasaswamedh Ghat Road Bangali Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva Temples.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple), Lalita Ghat,, Varanasi India
It is one of the famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. this temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Constructed in the 19th century A.D by the King of Nepal, the temple is made of terracotta, stone and wood and is replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
The most sacred and holiest river in India flows south to north in Varanasi !
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India
One of the city’s oldest ghats, this iconic site is a storied spot for traditional Hindu cremations.
It is a place at riverside where dead bodies are cremated day and night thus it is known as funeral ground in Varanasi.
Duration: 40 minutes
