Varanasi Walking Tour:- A walk through the heritage.
ID: GYG732187-1188237
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
1 days
Description
Start your day with enchanting Morning Ganga Aarti at the Assi Ghat.
Enjoy a beautiful sunrise boat ride in the holy Ganges.
Roam through the heritage streets and alleys of Varanasi.
Morning - Sunrise Boat Ride and Ghats Exploration
4:30 AM: Start your day early with a boat ride on the Ganges River. Witnessing the sunrise over the ghats (riverfront steps) of Varanasi is a mesmerizing experience. Board the boat from Assi Ghat. The soft hues of dawn and the rituals performed by locals along the riverbanks create a serene atmosphere.
6:30 AM: After the boat ride, disembark at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Take a stroll along the ghats to absorb the morning rituals and activities. Observe pilgrims taking holy dips in the Ganges and priests performing prayers.
8:00 AM: Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It's located near Dashashwamedh Ghat. Note the temple timings as it opens early for rituals.
Afternoon - Temples and Cultural Exploration
10:00 AM: Explore the narrow alleys (galis) of Varanasi around the Vishwanath Gali area. These alleys are vibrant with shops selling religious items, street food vendors, and traditional crafts.
12:00 PM: Have lunch at a local eatery. Try some authentic Banarasi cuisine such as chaat, kachori sabzi, or thandai.
Evening - Aarti Ceremony and Ghat Walk
5:00 PM: Witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. This elaborate ritual involves chanting, music, and lamps being offered to the river. Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot.
7:00 PM: After the Aarti, take a leisurely walk along the ghats. Explore other prominent ghats like Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, where cremation ceremonies take place.
Highlights
- Well trained and behaved tour guide approved by the government.
- Near and clean boat for the boat ride along with basic facilities.
- A visit to the weaving galleries to showcase the old traditions.
- Professional tour guide with good communication skills and knowledge
- A stopover at the other side of the Ganges for beautiful snaps and camel ride
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The evening boat ride is good for Ganga Aarti for better view and experience.
Kashi Vishwanath temple is free to enter but if one wants to have the Darshan of the Shiv Linga then it needs a VIP Darshan Tickets.
Local food may not be hygienic for some people so take care of that.
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.
