Varanasi Heritage Walking Half Day Tour With Morning Ganga Aarti

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The day starts with witnessing the grand Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat with live music, followed by a walk to explore the Sanskrit school and the birthplace of Rani Laxmi Bai. Then, visit the Tulsi Das Akhara and learn about the life of the great writer of Ramcharitmans at Tulsi Ghat.

Take a Ghat walk tour to observe the early morning lifestyle and performance of Hindu rituals, and stop at Chet Singh Ghat to learn about the life of King Chet Singh. Proceed towards Mahanirvani Ghat, a famous Ghat of Naga Saints, and see the Lolark Kund and Harishchandra Ghat, where one can learn about the stories and history behind the tour. The tour ends at Harishchandra Ghat.

Please note that photography is not allowed at cremation sites or near dead bodies.

What's Included

Coffee/Tea
Professional English-Speaking Live Tour Guide
Experience operates every day
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Breakfast
Hotel pickup & drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin with the mesmerizing morning Ganga Aarti. Explore the Ghats's spiritual ambiance and its famous Shivalinga under the peepal tree.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the birthplace of Rani Lakshmibai, a key historical figure.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Witness the traditional wrestling practices near Tulsi Ghat.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Enjoy photography and learn about its history, including Chet Singh’s rebellion.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit this sacred pool dedicated to the Sun God.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Walk past this significant cremation site.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Learn its cremation traditions. The tour ends here.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children are not allowed to go near the Ghat alone.
Supplied by Sun Leisure World India

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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