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Experience Varanasi in the wee hours, when the true beauty of the town comes alive! Witness the sunrise with Ganga aarti at the ghat, along with a visit to Akhada (local wrestling pit where Indian martial arts are practiced by men) , also visit the revered and mystical Lolark Kund ( pond) which is believed to have magical powers in its waters and end this all with a heavenly local breakfast.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from any hotel in Varanasi.
Itinerary
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1
Explore Varanasi like a true local in this morning tour where you get to experience some of the most unique things to do in the city! Your morning tour will begin at 5:30 AM with your guide picking you up from your hotel. From there on, move to the Assi ghat, to experience the magical sunrise.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Ganga Aarti
You will get to experience the Ganga aarti, a century-old ritual where priests use fire as an offering in the form of oil lamps to offer their prayers to the holy Ganga. Following this, you will be in for classical dance experience, where professional dancers show off their brilliant moves and enact a mythological story via dance.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Move ahead and now proceed to the Akhada (a traditional place for training and practicing of Indian martial arts). You will see how men engage in this wonderful art from the earliest hour of the day! And if you wish, you can try your hand at it too!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Move ahead to one of the most offbeat and unique experiences as your guide will take you to an ancient pond, Lolark kund, a place to have mystical powers in its water as it is blessed by the sun-god himself! Visit this place and learn more about its mythological stories surrounding it! End this unique tour on a high note with a scrumptious and filling breakfast of local bread and curry and some sweetened milk or tea to go with it. Oh, also did we tell you that you’ll be traveling on local transport of tuk-tuks? A truly local experience awaits you!
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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