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Top 10 Photography Tours in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benares, is regarded as sacred by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, who come to bathe in the holy river. Known as the City of Temples and a beacon of culture, Varanasi has produced many renowned writers. It’s also a center of silk weaving, so practice haggling at the chaotic bazaar for some beautiful souvenirs. Rickshaws are the best way to get about.
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1. Private Varanasi Tour Including Car and Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit Varanasi to experience the stunning sunrise and sunset at Bank of The Holy Ganges River. Your experienced local guide will reveal all the secrets about Holy Ganges and Hinduism in Varanasi including the magnificent , Vishvanath Temple in BHU, Monkey Temple, Bharat Mata Temple and Varanasi City. Your journey will start at Ganges in the morning and, before night falls, we take you to Bank of river for a beautiful view of Aarti ceremony at sunset. Your private guide will ensure a personalized and enjoyable experience at all time.
Inclusions: Transport by Private Air-Conditioned Car, Professional Local Tour guide, All Taxes and Parking, Hotel Pickup and Drop-off, Airprot / Railway Station Pickup and Drop-off ( If Option Selected
Exclusions: Gratuities
2. Full Day City Tour of Varanasi
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
This activity will give you leasure and pleasure with local guide. You can see Varanasi by local eyes and feel the city as a local.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By jk8514
We wanted to plan a private trip of 10 - 12 days to cover several holy places in India including Banaras – Sarnath – Bodh Gaya – Chitrakoot – Ayodhya and Lucknow. I was in USA when I consulted several companies including Sankrit Tour Zone. Sankrit Tour was the only company who understood our requirements and provided the meaningful quote in first attempt. My contact at Sankrit was Mr. Jijo Mathew (Jagdish). Jagjish is Manager, handling Hyderabad Office for Sankrit. Jagdish has pleasant personality and has professional approach. I felt comfortable dealing with him from USA as we are always skeptical about Indian tour companies. He helped me prepare itinerary. After completing the trip, we appreciated number of days he had assigned to each location as time was just enough to complete the sightseeing leisurely. In the past, I never heard from tour manager once the trip started. Jagdish was calling us every day during trip to make sure there were no issues. His counterpart Abhay (Banaras office) stayed with us entire day during our 2 1/2 days we spent in Banaras. I will breakdown the review under different categories. 1. Driver: Anil Sahani was our driver. Anil is one of the most competent drivers that I came across. He is a safe driver. He knew roads by every turn in all the cities we visited. He has pleasant personality and very cooperative. Our Return flight from Lucknow was late in the afternoon. Anil stayed with us until it was time to drop us at airport. 2. Hotels: Jagdish had selected three star hotels for us that included meal plan. All hotels exceeded our expectations. After long sightseeing days, it was a plus to eat dinners at the same hotel rather than hunting for a place to eat. Since we are jains, Abhay would make sure that every hotel we stayed, will serve us jain food. He would call hotels before our arrival to make sure that jain dinner would be served freshly made. I would recommend getting meal plans along with hotel accommodations. 3. Guides: We had requested Jagdish to provide guide services at various locations during trip. All these guides were registered guides with UP Government and provided excellent service. All the guides were professional and knowledgeable.
3. Photo Tour In Holy Varanasi
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
“In this experience, we will explore some of Varanasis most amazing temples, architecture and people. I will teach you the best way to approach photography here, so that you can create some beautiful photos. Your friends and family will love them! I will also show you my favourite markets and food stalls, where you can try some wonderful vegetarian food. You may even get the perfect food photo for Instagram!
Inclusions: We will have best morning chai or coffee in clay cups !
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4. Photography Fixer and Guide in the Most Colorful Holy City
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
For over 12 years, I have worked with world-famous photographers, documentary makers, Fujifilm workshops, arranging their experiences to provide amazing images around India, with a specialty in the complex, chaotic and exceedingly magical City of Lights, Varanasi - the holiest city of India. I have good connections with the local community and I can arrange virtually all scenarios for film crews, photographers, documentary makers, TV channels, and journalists. Some of my most requested subjects are: real Sadhus and Aghori (Holy men who eat dead human bodies), Naga baba (Holy men who live without clothing), Varanasi Wrestling schools, shoots at the flower Bazaar, the traditional laundry place (Dhobi Ghat) and of course, the Manikarna Burning Ghat (where bodies are cremated). I am flexible and can work to the demanding, detailed requirements of a professional, or provide more relaxed arrangements for photography enthusiasts in more of a guiding role.
Inclusions: Photographic fixing for professional and non- professional photographers. , Guiding clients in understanding current, historic and cultural aspects of the Holy City.
Exclusions: Food is not included in the price., Air-conditioned vehicle, Fees paid to models when requested. , Boat rental and boat driver service
Reviewed By Irene D
I’ve just spent a wonderful afternoon in the company of Manoj Fixer and Photographer here in Varanasi. I’m a keen amateur photographer with everything to learn about using my mobile phone - currently iPhone 8+. So, I booked with Manoj as he promised locations and characters that I’d never encounter on my own. It’s so easy to get lost in the lanes! I was not disappointed. From the outset he corrected my grip and we explored the capabilities of this camera phone. He had to keep checking my “bad”habits but that’s exactly the sort of tuition I needed! Mostly we shot portraits, in portrait mode to obtain a shallow depth of field. His well chosen backgrounds and light ensured that the subjects stood out / or with some he illustrated how to frame the subject to include her/his environment. Good tips and guidance regarding composition, eg moving around your subject. Throughout the session I learned how to approach people from Manoj ‘s example. I learned also how to direct my subjects. There were several highlights , including the two hour boat ride with a Sadu which was so much fun as well as producing some super images. Manoj is a charming young man, courteous, warm and happy to share his feelings and experiences. His years of expertise as a fixer were clearly evident too. Very professional from the moment I booked and I really appreciated his personal contacts via what’s app before we met up. He delivered all that was promised and “delivered” me safely back to my hotel in the evening. I would have loved to have spent another day with Manoj! Highly recommended!*****
5. Kashi Photography and Heritage Tour - A Guided Walk Tour
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
If you wish to explore India through small lanes, barely accessible to vehicles, and explore more about Hinduism, Varanasi is the perfect city to go. Varanasi is one of Hinduism's seven Holy cities and also, is the oldest living city in the World. It is believed that if you die here, you will get Moksha and will be liberated from the cycle of life and death. This tour has all the places that we have hand-picked for you and will give you the best experience. Apart from taking you to the famous tourist places like Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ghat, Godowlia Chowk, and Pashupatinath Temple, we have so many more place for you. We have also included some other temples, flower market, view of centuries-old buildings and exploring the unexplored lanes of the city, with this tour. Everything in this tour is so designed that your camera gets happy to capture the real essence of the city. Tour Timings: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city, Access to hidden lanes and places, Great conversations and interesting stories
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Reviewed By Ruthlesscreature
I am a solo traveller , being a girl it was not easy.But trust me I can't explain you how much I am satisfied with this trip .This trip has goven me courage for more solo trips.The best part of my trip was rafting and camping.
6. Varanasi Photography Tour with Lunch
Varanasi has been a cultural and spiritual center of North India for several thousand years. It lies on the Ganges - considered a holy river. Hindus believe that death in the city will bring salvation, making it a major center for pilgrimage. Varanasi also was a significant place of activities during the development of Buddhism. The city’s daily hustle and bustle and Varanasi’s otherness make it an absolute highlight for photographers, especially for those interested in portrait and street photography. Lunch is included after the tour. Highlights : • Streets, Temples, Ghats • Varanasi Riverfront • Religious ascetics
Inclusions: Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center., English Speaking Local Guide., Lunch at local Restaurant. ( Beverage Excluded), 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities ( Optional, Camera and accessories (available for rent)
Reviewed By rudra254
This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.
7. Varanasi Photography Tour
Varanasi has been a cultural and spiritual center of North India for several thousand years. It lies on the Ganges - considered a holy river. Hindus believe that death in the city will bring salvation, making it a major center for pilgrimage. Varanasi also was a significant place of activities during the development of Buddhism. The city’s daily hustle and bustle and Varanasi’s otherness make it an absolute highlight for photographers, especially for those interested in portrait and street photography. Highlights : • Streets, Temples, Ghats • Varanasi Riverfront • Religious ascetics
Inclusions: Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center., English Speaking Local Guide., 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities ( Optional, Camera and accessories (available for rent)
Reviewed By rudra254
This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.
8. Vacation Photographer in Varanasi
Localgrapher is the largest network of professional photographers and videographers with more than 600 destinations around the globe! Book your private photographer and guide in Varanasi to capture your picture-perfect moments while visiting amazing sites! SOLO TRAVELERS Fancy an insta-perfect photoshoot from your Varanasi vacation? Localgrapher has years of experience with fashion and solo travel photography! Make your memories last a lifetime and share them on social media or display them in your home to receive an avalanche of compliments. COUPLES If you are about to propose to your loved one, honeymooning or just exploring what Varanasi has to offer, put the selfie stick aside and let Localgrapher’s superb photographers take care of the photos for you both. FAMILIES & GROUPS A family trip, wedding, bachelorette party or grand get-together? Forget missing someone from pictures, we’ll capture them all!
Inclusions: A photo session for your party only, The best locations, outfits and other recommendations, Receive edited HD pictures within 4 work days, 100% money back satisfaction guarantee
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Reviewed By just_gavin_here
We booked a Localgrapher for a couples shoot in Arizona. The results were okay at best, and we regretted not seeking out an established local in the area. For the price, we received 60 very average choices and the ability to select 35 shots. We couldn’t even find 35 framed correctly. The localgrapher website is also a joke which requires a youtube video to figure out. The UI is terrible and the photos will disappear rapidly so do not wait to download (set aside a couple hours - that’s how bad it is). But really, just avoid. Hire someone directly.
9. Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Varanasi
Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Varanasi, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!
Inclusions: A photo session for your party only, The best locations, outfits and other recommendations, Receive edited HD pictures within 4 work days, 100% money back satisfaction guarantee
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Reviewed By just_gavin_here
We booked a Localgrapher for a couples shoot in Arizona. The results were okay at best, and we regretted not seeking out an established local in the area. For the price, we received 60 very average choices and the ability to select 35 shots. We couldn’t even find 35 framed correctly. The localgrapher website is also a joke which requires a youtube video to figure out. The UI is terrible and the photos will disappear rapidly so do not wait to download (set aside a couple hours - that’s how bad it is). But really, just avoid. Hire someone directly.
10. Street Photography
If you really want to see the flavour of Varanasi then you are at the right place, im gonna show you every single thing of Varanasi.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Private transportation
