What You Will Do
My name is Vinay Singh, I was born in Varanasi and have led tours here for over a decade. My experience has made me the choice for tours for everyone from solo travelers to famous YouTubers and documentary crews. I offer an authentic experience of Varanasi with a knowledgeable guide to lead the way. Each tour can be individually tailored to your interests, so you can see what is important to you while having a unique experience. You can try traveler-friendly street food, take a private sunrise tour of the Ghats and ceremonies, wander through the winding back alleys and old city, see the Aghori Babas and temples, and experience how spirituality is so deeply woven into the lives of the people here.
Living here my whole life has given me a deep knowledge of the city, traditions, rituals, and religions that it encompasses. During the tour, I will pass on much of this to you so you can have a more meaningful experience of the city during your time here.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Ganges River
1 hour
After meeting at Assi Ghat or your hotel, we will watch the morning ceremony at Assi Ghat, followed by a concert and yoga.
2
Varanasi
30 minutes
From there, we will go on a walking tour through the labyrinth of alleys in the old town, stopping at Lolark Temple, Rani Lakshmi Bai Park, and Tusli Ghat Akhara to watch the traditional wrestling. If you are hungry we can always stop for a breakfast break and of course, we will drink some chai along the way.
3
Dasaswamedh Ghat
1 hour
We will then take a boat to the big cremation ground. From the boat, you can watch the daily lives of the locals as they practice yoga, pray, worship the river, bathe, drink chai, get a haircut, or do their laundry.
4
Manikarnika Ghat
2 hours
We will finish by taking a temple tour where we will see the golden temple, Pashupatinath temple also known as the Nepali temple, and finally the Vishalakshi Temple. We will then walk back to the Dasaswamedh Ghat where our tour will conclude.
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