History, Mysticism & Religions of Kashi (Guided Fullday Sightseeing Tour by Car)

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva. We have picked up all the spilled pieces of history & mysticism together & hand crafted this tour, an unmatched experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy.

1. Experience the history that represent from where they stand with our English speaking guide on this sightseeing tour by car.
2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti and watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings and ashrams.
3. Enjoy evening walk around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi and various faiths.
4. Local Food Tasting (Complimentary)

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport or outside city limit pickup and drop
Lunch
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Varanasi has a different experience to offer; gentle waters of the Ganges, ancient ghats, narrow serpentine alleys of city, the myriad temple spires, ashrams and devotional hymn—all offer a kind of mystifying experience that is unique to the city of Shiva.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Explore this majestic palace which is a combination of architectural excellence and astronomical brilliance constructed by the King of Banaras in the year 1750 AD.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Most of the Varanasi ghats are more than 300 years old and there nearly 88 ghats. Most Popular and oldest ghats of all these are the Dashashwamedh, Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghat.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Explore the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, which is renowned for its rich collection of Indian paintings date back to between 11th century and 20th century.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit the holiest of Shiva temples where main deity is known by the name Vishwanatha meaning the Ruler of the universe. Explore the other small temples in the complex as well as a small well known wisdom well

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Visit the the furthest south of the main ghat and Shri Durga Temple

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat (Pass by)

    Visit the oldest ghat in Varanasi situated near the Vishwanath temple and is famous for its evening aarti.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit the Burning Ghat where dead bodies are burnt here regularly. It is holiest among the sacred riverfronts, alongside the river Ganga, known for if a dead human cremated, the soul finds salvation/Moksha

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Ganga Aarti

    Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga. njoy evening boat ride around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi and faith in the God

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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