Hidden Secrets of Varanasi: Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)
ID: GYG877489-1380674
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the soul of India on a guided walking tour of Varanasi. Visit the Vishalakshi Temple, the Nepali Temple, and the Manikarnika Ghat, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea at a local food stall.
Discover the most important historical and religious sites of Varanasi on a guided walking tour. Visit the Ghats, crematorium, temples, narrow streets, markets, and popular food stalls, as well as less touristic spots that are key to understanding the reality of modern Varanasi
Learn about the history of the city and its religious significance. Visit the Vishalakshi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Divine Mother, Adi Shakti. Continue to the Nepali Temple, also known as the Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
Visit the Manikarnika Ghat, one of the holiest cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts (Ghats), alongside the river Ganges. In Hinduism, death is considered a gateway to another life marked by the result of one's karma. It is believed that a human's soul attains moksha, and hence breaks the cycle of rebirth when cremated here.
End your tour at the Manikarnikeshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Lord Vishnu, devotees who take a bath in Manikarnika and worship Manikarnikeshwar will not see mother’s womb again, meaning there will be no rebirth.
After that we will be back to meeting point from where we started the tour.
Highlights
- Experience the soul of India on a guided walking tour of Varanasi
- Learn about the history, religion, and traditions of the city from a local guide
- Visit the Vishalakshi Temple, the Nepali Temple, and the Manikarnika Ghat
- Discover the Dashashwamegh Ghat, a famous ghat located on the Ganges River
- Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea at a popular local food stall in the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our meeting point will at Rajendra Prasad Ghat, infront of Virtual experiential museum
And the Guide will be standing infront of the Entrance of the Museum
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.