Varanasi Highlights Private Tour
5.0
(108)
Free cancellation
See the highlights of Varanasi with a local guide to show you around and provide context by booking this tour of the holy city. You'll walk along the Ganges River, past temples, cremation grounds, and a flower market, with stops along the way to sample snacks and drinks such as masala chai and lassi (a yogurt-based beverage).
Languages:
English
📍Crossing, Front Of, Marwari Hospital Building, D-37/47, Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
🏢Operated by Ravi Sahni Heritage Tours Varanasi
Highlights
- ✓Get familiar with Varanasi by taking a walking tour
- ✓An English-speaking licensed guide will lead the way
- ✓Drinks and snacks will be provided
- ✓Private tour ensures personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The most sacred and holiest river in India flows south to north in Varanasi !
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓1.English Speaking Licensed tour Guide 2. Drinks and Snacks.
What's not included
- ✓1. Transportation to / from attractions, 2 . Hotel picked up and drop off, 3 . Tips
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 27.00
Varanasi Highlights Private Tour
5.0
(108)
Free cancellation
See the highlights of Varanasi with a local guide to show you around and provide context by booking this tour of the holy city. You'll walk along the Ganges River, past temples, cremation grounds, and a flower market, with stops along the way to sample snacks and drinks such as masala chai and lassi (a yogurt-based beverage).
Languages:
English
📍Crossing, Front Of, Marwari Hospital Building, D-37/47, Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
🏢Operated by Ravi Sahni Heritage Tours Varanasi
Highlights
- ✓Get familiar with Varanasi by taking a walking tour
- ✓An English-speaking licensed guide will lead the way
- ✓Drinks and snacks will be provided
- ✓Private tour ensures personal attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The most sacred and holiest river in India flows south to north in Varanasi !
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓1.English Speaking Licensed tour Guide 2. Drinks and Snacks.
What's not included
- ✓1. Transportation to / from attractions, 2 . Hotel picked up and drop off, 3 . Tips
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 27.00