What to do and see in Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh: The Best Walking Tours

This is a unique tour which includes space to seat in Ganga aarti area, explore the street market, pass through narrow lanes & taste special local street food & drinks.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional guide, Different street food tasting at best places., Walk Tour, Seating place at evening ceremony., Flowers & flames to offer to Holy river., Drinking Water

Exclusions: Anything not included.

• Varanasi is known as the city of death along with that of life as well. • It is the best city to die, and we have many charitable houses where people stay and wait for their death. • The Hindu belief says that one can attain salvation here. • Death is not something to be sad here, it is at least a satisfaction if not a celebration. • The walk is mainly centered around the cremation ghats of the city.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

South is the calmer part of Varanasi whose serene settings have inspired philosophers and poets for centuries and where the timeless virtues of this city can still be seen in their full glory. Get up-close with Indian classical Music, community Yoga, blissful Temple ambiences, traditional Wrestling, artisans working on intricate handlooms and 2,500 year old Pilgrimage sites. Weaving through the favourite spots of the locals, the 3 hours walk leaves with a deep understanding of the special way of life in this oldest continuously living city of the world! Combine it with Sunrise Boat tour to experience the mesmerising sunrise and eternal calmness of the Ganga!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Local guide

Exclusions: Anything else that is not mentioned in Inclusion.

Take an insight into the old city by walking through the narrow alley ways and feel the energy of this ancient city. It gives you an opportunity to acclimatize with the culture and understand how people live here for thousand of years. The (rowing) boat ride will soak you with amazing sight, smell and sound while you watch the activities happening by the river side. Watch the famous Ganga Aarti from your boat. Learn and understand the concepts of life and death, reincarnation and salvation, about acceptability of Death and why elderly people from all over India choose to come to Varanasi to get an opportunity to die here.

Inclusions: Private boat ride only for the group booking this experience., Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Snacks, Dinner, Gratuities, Tips

India is well known all over the world as a country of cultural and traditional festivals as it has many cultures and religions. India full of diversity in the religions, languages, cultures and castes, it is always crowded with the people involved in the fairs and festivals celebration. With Festival Tour you will be able to Explore and experience it

Inclusions: Guide

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If one want to feel the soul of Varanasi and River Ganga, one has to take a boat trip to see the horizon.. The city is built on the western curve of the holy Ganga River. Witness the breathtaking sunrise on the the horizon as it radiates its light among-st the colorful buildings, ashrams, and city escape along the River Ganga. As the sun rises in Varanasi, you will be experiencing 1 of the 5 rituals performed for the worship of the sacred Ganges River called the Ganga Aarti. See groups of young Brahmins and sadhus, draped in saffron robes waving incense sticks or holding large flaming lamps while exerting intricate and extravagant movements and emitting devotional chants and hymns. After encountering the sacred performance, enjoy a morning boat ride around the Ghats of the city and marvel at its mesmerizing views. Cap off your spiritual adventure with a casual stroll along the various Ghats of Varanasi to complete your visit to India’s most divine city..

Inclusions: Bottled water, Eco friendly tour guide.., Privet hand-rowing boat..

Exclusions: Vehicle for pickup and drop from/to hotel.., Breakfast, Snacks

Explore Varanasi's heritage/history through a person who has their roots in this holy city. My family has lived in Varanasi for multiple generations, working as bronze temple tower designers. I love my city and also love to share about every street corner and the complex history of Varanasi...

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

* Wander 2000 year-old cobblestoned alleys and take in the day-to-day life of the people of Varanasi. *Be swept away by a walk along the iconic Ghats of Varanasi. Watch people bathing in the holy water of the Ganges River. *See and feel the diverse spiritual perspectives that are inherent to the culture of Varanasi, and learn how one of the oldest cities in the world became a hotbed of Eastern Religion. *See the majestic and electrifying Ganga Aarti Ceremony, performed beside the mother Ganga (evening tour) *Take an early morning boat ride, away from the frenetic pulse of the city where you can take in the spectacular Ghats (morning tour)

Inclusions: Chai, Local Snacks, Bottled water

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It is the one of the tour which provides you the best way to explore the city, Because Varanasi know for five things that you will explore in this tour.puzzle like Small Steet(old city), famous temple, heritage Ghat,Banarasi Silk Saree Factory.

Inclusions: Touristic Guide

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Varanasi has always been a place that people in India consciously chose to die in for centuries. Varanasi is always associated with the mysteries of life, death & rebirth. If you are a seeker and looking to experience Varanasi in a manner it was built for and want to learn about the culture and genesis of spirituality in Varanasi? join us on our special walking tour through the cycle of life, death & rebirth, experience the power of holy rituals and understand the true essence of Kashi. On this guided walking tour, we take you to experience the serenity & life energies in Varanasi, our storyteller will share beautiful stories of the ancient past that would make you understand and appreciate the importance of rituals in daily life for a blissful living experience. Walk along the ghats of Kashi an unique experience to watch colorful mélange of different people; Hindu gurus doing meditations, prayers on the stairs, and learn energy transformation techniques to balance energy within you.

Inclusions: Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel Pickup and Drop, Food and Drinks