Tours & Activities in Varanasi
Namaste!
I am Badal. My family has lived for many generations in Varanasi allowing me to know every hidden corner of this beautiful and ancient city, along with fascinating stories about our traditions, history, religion, and ordinary people like myself.
Varanasi represents the essence of India. Here you will find India's life and drama. But here you will also discover that mysterious and magical "energy" that has captivated many foreigners over the centuries.
Varanasi has a million secrets. A visitor alone can never hope to uncover more than a fraction. Still, with my help, you will be able to discover the essence of this captivating city and its thrilling history.
Our tour will start at the meeting point, from where we will embark on a 3 hours journey to discover the most important historical and religious sites. We will visit the Ghats, crematorium, temples, narrow streets, markets and popular street food stalls, but also less touristic spots that are key to understanding the reality of modern Varanasi.
During our tour, I will be sharing with you historical information and other important facts but also telling you interesting stories about our daily life, our gastronomy and our customs.
I will be delighted to take you on this journey. Let me be your key to unlocking the hidden secrets of the ancient and spiritual city of Varanasi.
Namaste 🙏
Greetings!🌸
Welcome to Varanasi, the oldest and most vibrant city in the world. The city is the abode of Lord Shiva and the confluence of all religions.
Varanasi has a long lasting history associated with a lot of beliefs, stories, legends, myths, and rituals.
I will make you all familiar with every aspect.
In this holy city you will find temples, mosques, monasteries and churches.
Today I will introduce you all to the antiquity of this unique city.
We start from the church called St. Thomas Church Godowlia followed by the Street of Varanasi Bazaar and the Manikarnika Ghat cremation place and all other important ghats. We end the tour at Alam Gir Mosque.
The tour consists of the following locations:
- Thomas Church
- Maa Kaali Temple
- Kashi Labh Mukti Bhavan
- state school
- Hospital
- Alleys of Varanasi
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Panchganga Ghat
- Alam Gir Mosque
- Old streets of Varanasi
- The famous Vishwanath Gali
- Dashashwamedh Ghat
- To see and perceive major hand-made handloom products
I will make you familiar with culture, tranditional lives, religion, and the antiquity of my holy city, Varanasi.
It will be an extraordinary experience for the tourists to make their trip unforgettable.
Regards.🙏
Greetings!
I'm Anant Prakash your food tour guide. I welcome you to this holy city Varanasi!🙏
Varanasi is well known for the Ghats, Grand Ganges, architecture, art and culture of various religions, and apart from these, a variety of street foods of this city is appreciated.
In this food tour you'll experience the various street food of varanasi.
The food items you'll taste and experience are as follows:-
Morning Food items:
- Kachori Sabzi
- Jalebi
- Choti kachori with Chana
- Malai toast with tea
- Malaiiyoo
- Lassi
- Thandai
- Banarasi Betal Paan
Evening Food items:
- Samosa with Chole
- Golgappe (Pani puri)
- Aaloo Tikki
- Tamatar Chat
- Lassi
- Thandai
- Dahi Vada
- Dosa
- Idli Sambar
- Vada Sambar
- Kulfi falooda
- Banarasi Betal Paan
The food tour will cost according to what you have eaten other than guiding charges that is between $10 to $50, depending upon your experience and satisfaction.
Thanks! 🙏
An experience like a local on our unique customized and personalized contribution-based free walking tour. Led by passionate local guides, you will discover the city's rich history, heritage, and hidden gems while gaining valuable insights and secret tips on how to truly experience the city.
The 2 hours walking tour covers 7-8 must-see places, ensuring you get a comprehensive look at the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of the city. Plus, enjoy free refreshments or local snacks on the tour from our end.
We don't force you to pay any specific amount but a generous contribution of 700-800 INR per person will be highly appreciated and motivate us to continue delivering free tours in India.
Please note: We do not conduct free tours for individuals. In the event of a single-person booking where there are no other reservations, options will be provided, including rescheduling your booking, or, if necessary, your booking may be considered a no-show.
Rise early at 5am, when you’ll board a vehicle destined for Assi Ghat, the southernmost entry point to the holy River Ganges. Guide explains the significance of the Ganges River in the Hindu religion. Stop at Assi Ghat to watch pilgrims bathing in the allegedly holy waters before visiting a series of temples to receive Hindu blessings. Then, head to a stadium to watch pehalwans (wrestlers) fight one another in a mud pit, before boarding a boat to cruise along the River Ganges. Your cruise concludes at Manikarnika Ghat, one of the most sacred ghats in Varanasi. The bodies of devout Hindus are cremated here in order for their ashes to be carried away by the river.
Note - Boat ride charge is extra cost
600₹ per person ( Minimum 2 person)
Hi, welcome to the spiritual and heritage tour in Varanasi.
I am about to take you on a journey inwards. this walk experience is very different from when we go on any tour, we are exploring and experiencing places and things that are outside, but on this tour, we will be taking a journey inward also. you will just not explore the city but also feel it.
Itinerary of tour:
- Start the tour at Hotel Ganges Grand.
- Walk through Bangali Tola Gali, a narrow alley famous for its street art and paintings. Next stop for a snack at Dadaji da Daba, a popular local eatery that serves delicious chaat and other snacks.
- Moving forward, visit Khicadi Baba Temple, a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Explore the bustling vegetable market and learn about the different types of products that are grown and sold in Varanasi.
- Next visit Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the most famous and vibrant ghats in Varanasi.
- Next visit the Nepali Temple, a unique temple that was built by Nepali artisans.
- Moving forward, walk through the Kashi Corridor, a narrow alleyway that connects several ghats.
- Finally, visit the Burning Ghat, where cremations take place 24 hours a day. Learn about the customs and traditions around death in Varanasi and gain a unique perspective on life and death in the city.
- The tour will conclude at the Burning Ghat, and the guide will be happy to assist you in arranging transportation back to your hotel or next destination.
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Join us as we walk through the bylanes to the best of the food joints savoring Malaiyo, Tamatar Chaat, Kalakand, Malai Toast, Maalpuas, Gol-Gappas, Banarasi Paan and much more! And relish in not just the mouthwatering delicacies, but also hearty conversations with their Banarasi makers Walk through the streets of Benares and explore local attractions such as the Old market, Flower market and Spice market as you taste the local food of the area such as Samosa, Lassi etc and feel the experience Which has not felt anywhere in the world.
