Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience

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2 Adults x $17.61

$35.22

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$35.22

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Hindi, English
Eco friendly tour guide..
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Vehicle for pickup and drop from/to any hotel..
Any monument entrance fee..

Overview

Varanasi is a land of many faiths, a myriad of colors, smells & sounds, a cocktail of tastes and a melting pot of beautiful people and many ancient architecture & carvings. It is in Varanasi that anyone will find all these aspects of India in abundance. When passing through the residential spaces, you will find undoubtedly feel the sense of community and the spirit that exists in every area. People from all over India live in the old part of Varanasi and a tour of through its narrow alleys is quite an adventure not to miss.. Attractions of the tour: - Religious activities along bank side of River Ganga - Most Important Ghats - Sacred Temples - Narrow alleys - Local Markets - Cremations Ground - Few nice locations for photography FYI : Our walking tours are always theme-based walks – so let us invite you to come walk with us..

Itinerary

Godowlia

On the way to the Dashashwamedh Ghat (Main Ghat), we will pass from Godowlia Crossing, its the most busy/crowded crossing..

10 minutes
Dasaswamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat, is divided into two parts in between the two parts is Prayaga Ghat- which is replicates the holy city of Prayagraj (Allahabad). This ghat is presumed to be the first historically recorded site associated with the horse sacrifice performed by the Shiva Nagas king around the 3rd century. Walking around here you can get an idea of religious activities and the associated shops selling ritual items.

30 minutes
Man Singh Observatory

Man Mandir Ghat, on which stands a palace built by the king of Amber (Rajasthan), Savai Man Singh in 1585-1605. It is known primarily for the magnificent building with exquisite, ornately carved windows carving, and on the roof the Hindu Observatory built by Savai Jai Singh in 1710. The giant’s stone instruments were once used to study the movement of the sun, the moon, the stars, and other heavenly bodies.

15 minutes
Meer Ghat

Meer Ghat, named in 1735 after the Muslim commander Mir Rustam Ali, provides access to the Vishalakshi temple, and Dharma Kupa. At the top of the Ghat a conservative Brahmin (Swami Karapatri-ji) built New Vishwanath temple in 1956.

10 minutes
Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple)

Nepali Ghat, close to the bank is a pretty little shrine of the goddess Ganga River, and from the bank a staircase lead to the Nepalese temple (Replica of Pashupati Nath Temple), a very picturesque building, built chief of wood and brick, and known for its erotic sculptures in wood. All four gateways and the doors of the temple are fully decorated with symbolic and archetypal architecture. You we can have short stop here..

20 minutes
Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat- famous for cremation ground (photography of the cremation area is prohibited), where one can watch the cremation and related rituals.

20 minutes
Alamgir Mosque

Alamgir Mosque, which was built on the location of a 11th century Vishnu temple. After its first destruction in the 15th century, it was re-made by the king of Amber (Rajasthan), but finally demolished and transformed in mosque in 1673 by the bigoted Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The original image of black-marble Lord Vishnu is kept in the nearby house of Lakshmanabala, now known as Vindu Madhav Temple, and attracts thousands of devotees and pilgrims. To the left of the entrance gate is an image of Lord Vishnu’s vehicle Garudda, a divine bird, and to the right is Hanuman, Lord Rama’s devotees. These are pieces of the original temple and are excellent example of miniature and column architecture. Inside the temple, straight ahead one can see the image of Vishnu Madhava. While enjoying the flight of stone steps, on the left you pass through the monastery of Ramananda, a 14th century saint who was the guru of the great Saint Kabir (1398-1518).

30 minutes
Maa Sankata Devi Temple

From here we continue our walks, as we enter the lanes of the northern part of the old city, we will get to peep through the galiya (Alley ways), and lives of people who have never left the street for years. Seeing the life style of Varanasi is distinct in nature, and referred to as Banarasipan. It is an art of living, both passionate and carefree, what the Varanasi dwellers call Masti (“Joie de vivre”), Mauj (“Delight, festivity”), and Phakarapan (“Care freeness”). Some point, we all enjoy a very famous local snacks and drinks – the taste of Varanasi.

1 hour
Blue Lassi Shop

We can stop here for one who likes to drink a very famous lassi (on own expenses) ..

10 minutes
Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its also known as Golden temple..

10 minutes
Godowlia

Passing by Local Markets, shops, and one more famous temple, we will end our tour here..

30 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Visiting Varanasi

Published on Mar, 2025

Rajeev is for sure a very skilled guide, he knows where to go for showing the magic of this incredible city. It’s the second time i take advantage of his services and I confirm he is a great guide for discovering Varanasi

Mystical Varanasi

Published on Jan, 2025

Kashi Journeys Varanasi provided me with a wonderful detailed tour of Varanasi by their incredibily knowledgeable tour guide Mukesh. Mukesh not only showed me the beautiful aspects of Varanasi and the Gnats but all the hidden gems. He took me on a mystical journey that soothed my soul and made me feel and understand the richness of this old city. Thank you Mukesh

Varanasi - the spiritual seeker's abode!

Published on Jan, 2025

I had an amazing spiritual experience of Varanasi — my second trip to this special land. It was a calling. I had about two days and gave the team a high level overview of what I had hoped for. The experiences I had were extraordinary and soulful. Rakesh guided me along the ghats and the narrow streets to the temples and ashrams with joy, love and thoughtful care I was afraid I might not leave. He’s grown up on the ghats and knows the space, people and culture in and out — his love for the place is contagious. He let my curiosity lead the way and was not afraid to go off the beaten path. Varanasi has a lot to offer to a spiritual seeker and I would definitely return. When I do I would hire Rakesh again without a bat. Thank you for the beautiful experience of a lifetime.

Awesome experience

Published on Dec, 2024

It was a different perspective of Varanasi,we experienced while on a walk on the ghats with Rajeev The city close to his heart ,he knows every detail and so well articulated that we did not realise the time we spent with him It was a spiritual journey of a different zone

Fascinating Varanasi with Rajeev

Published on Nov, 2024

Rajeev is truly special ! He made our experience in Varanasi memorable and extremely interesting: he showed us the main spots in the city as well as offbeat places. Rajeev is so very knowledgeable, he gave us thorough explanations of everything we saw and more, making us full grasp the culture, history, spirituality and energy of the city. Would really recommend spending a day with him simply walking around and taking it all in !

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