Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience
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..
Options
Kashi Journeys
Snacks & Drinks
Pickup included
What's included in Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
On the way to the Dashashwamedh Ghat (Main Ghat), we will pass from Godowlia Crossing, its the most busy/crowded crossing..
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Eco friendly tour guide..
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Vehicle for pickup and drop from/to any hotel..
- Any monument entrance fee..
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pickup our guest from anywhere here in the city (In 6 Km) or from Airport as well.. There will be an additional fee if the hotel is beyond our area. The fee depends on distance, and you may inquire it to us once the product has been booked.
Meeting / End Points
- In front of St. Thomas Church at Girja Ghar Crossing..