Assi to Manikarnika Walking Tour: Varanasi Ghats & Lanes

4.6
(7 reviews)
Varanasi, India

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

✅ What Makes This Tour Unique
Discover Varanasi on a deep, immersive walk from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat, covering the city's most sacred riverfront and its hidden narrow lanes. This experience blends spirituality, history, culture, and real local life—something no car tour can offer.
✅ Walk through Varanasi’s iconic ghats—from peaceful Assi to the eternal flames of Manikarnika
✅ Experience living traditions like yoga, morning rituals, and temple heritage
✅ Explore hidden alleys that reveal ancient stories, local homes, shrines, and daily life
✅ Witness powerful spiritual sites including the Harishchandra and Manikarnika cremation grounds
✅ See royal and architectural treasures such as Chet Singh Fort, Darbhanga Palace & Peshwa-era ghats
✅ Understand the soul of Kashi through legends of saints, poets, kings, and divine myths
✅ Perfect for photography & culture lovers, offering unmatched sunrise, riverfront, and heritage views

What's Included

Professional English speaking Guide [For Safe & Honourable tourism we provide only incensed Guide]
Professional guide in other language [French/ German, Spanish/ Italian] on demand and availability
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle [If needed] at $:10/ Per person Extra Direct Payment

Meeting and pickup

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

Any hotel located in the city limit of Varanasi.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Assi Ghat

    Begin your walk at the southernmost ghat of Varanasi, known for Subah-e-Banaras, morning rituals, and the serene confluence of Assi and Ganga. A perfect start to feel the spiritual rhythm of Kashi.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Tulsi Ghat (Pass by)

    Visit the sacred place where saint-poet Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas. Explore its peaceful riverfront, akharas, and cultural significance.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kedar Ghat (Pass by)

    Walk through the colorful steps leading to the Kedareshwar Temple. Absorb the devotional atmosphere and South Indian architectural style.

    Admission ticket free
  • Harishchandra Ghat (Pass by)

    Witness one of Varanasi’s ancient cremation ghats, associated with King Harishchandra and the concept of truth, dharma, and liberation.

    Admission ticket free
  • Chet Singh Ghat (Pass by)

    See the historic Chet Singh Fort, once a powerful stronghold during the battle with the British. Enjoy views of the riverfront and its royal past.

    Admission ticket free
  • Raja Ghat (Pass by)

    Admire the Maratha-era architecture of Raja Rao Balaji’s 1720 Peshwa Haveli. A quiet, scenic place perfect for photography and peaceful walking.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dasaswamedh Ghat (Pass by)

    Marvel at the majestic Darbhanga Palace with its royal balconies overlooking the Ganges—one of the most photogenic spots in Varanasi.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Dasaswamedh Ghat

    Experience the vibrant heart of Varanasi where legends of Lord Brahma meet the city’s famous Ganga Aarti and spiritual energy.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Meer Ghat (Pass by)

    Walk through Mir Ghat, known for its ancient temples and narrow winding lanes that showcase the traditional lifestyle of old Banaras. A fascinating blend of rituals and local culture.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lalita Ghat

    Explore Lalita Ghat, home to the Nepali-style Lalita Devi Temple and iconic wooden pagoda architecture built by Nepal’s royal family. A peaceful cultural gem along the river.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Manikarnika Ghat

    End your journey at the most sacred cremation ground in Hinduism. Home to the eternal flame said to be lit by Lord Shiva, this ghat represents the ultimate truth of life, death, and liberation.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
Supplied by Varanasi Day Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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