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Varanasi Heritage Walk: Ghats, Temples & Hidden Alleys
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Provided by:
Sandeep Kumar
Duration
4 hours
Meeting point
In front of Hotel ganges Ganges Grand
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Curious travelers won't want to miss this half-day heritage tour of Varanasi. Avoid getting lost in the maze of streets or getting sick from eating at the wrong places. On this small-group tour (max 10), you'll be taken to some of the best ghats, temples, markets & hidden lanes, all while tasting local snacks at some of the best, cleanest, and most interesting food spots that you might not find independently.
ITINERARY:
1. Meet in the Afternoon - Taste refreshing Thandai and then head to Dashashwamedh Ghat to see pilgrims performing holy rituals.
2. Walk Along Ghats - Next, explore famous ghats and their surroundings. Observe various activities and life on ghats.
3. See Cremation Ground - Visit the burning ghat (Manikarnika ghat) and see Hindu's holy cremation rituals closely.
4. Visit the Old Varanasi - Head to see hidden alleyways, temples, markets, and heritage homes from inside in the oldest areas of Varanasi.
5. Taste local snacks - Enjoy famous Banarasi paan, sweets, lassi, local tea, and Samosa during the walk in old Varanasi.
ITINERARY:
1. Meet in the Afternoon - Taste refreshing Thandai and then head to Dashashwamedh Ghat to see pilgrims performing holy rituals.
2. Walk Along Ghats - Next, explore famous ghats and their surroundings. Observe various activities and life on ghats.
3. See Cremation Ground - Visit the burning ghat (Manikarnika ghat) and see Hindu's holy cremation rituals closely.
4. Visit the Old Varanasi - Head to see hidden alleyways, temples, markets, and heritage homes from inside in the oldest areas of Varanasi.
5. Taste local snacks - Enjoy famous Banarasi paan, sweets, lassi, local tea, and Samosa during the walk in old Varanasi.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Manikarnika Ghat - Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat
- Dhundi Vinayaka Temple
- Kachori Gali
- Dashashwamedh Ghat
Our Guides
Sandeep Kumar
On arrival
Our meeting point is in front of Hotel Ganges Grand, Godowlia Crossing, Varanasi. I will be there waiting for you, wearing a black hat, so you can easily recognize me. This spot is central and easy to reach by rickshaw, taxi, or on foot if you are staying nearby.
Things to note
Don't bring large bags since streets are narrow and crowded; it's best to keep these at your hotel.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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