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Budget full-day Varanasi tours : for unforgettable experience..

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Overview

Varanasi- the most fascinating city, and seeing Varanasi, one can see as much of life here, as the whole India can show. The unique parts of my tours are not just a monuments, but also the life's & religious activities along bank side of River Ganga, the boat ride during sunrise, visit most of the important Ghats, walks in narrow alleys, visit of sacred temples, local markets, 2 Cremations Ground, Ashrams, to meet real Sadhu's and many more hidden wonders..

What's Included
  1. 1 Boat Ride
  2. Bottled water
  3. All toll-tax and parking..
  4. Monuments Entrance Fee (if any)..
  1. Breakfast, lunch or dinner at your own expenses..
  2. Optional, suggested or unspecified activities..
  3. Personal nature i.e. Tipping & Donation..
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

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At the front of the hotel or travelers can call or text us on whats app for meeting..

End Point

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Pickup details

We can pickup our guest from anywhere here in the city or from Airport as well.. There will be an additional fee if the hotel is beyond our area. The fee depends on distance, and you may inquire it to us once the product has been booked.

What To Expect

Stop At : Most important Ghats, along the bank side of River Ganga..

We will pickup you from the your Hotel or we can meet at the front of Hotel Ganges Grand and walk towards Dashashwamedh Ghat, the most important spot, where every pilgrims from all around the world comes to dip into the River Ganga. At this Ghat is presumed to be the first historically recorded site associated with the horse sacrifice performed by the Shiva Nagas king around the 3rd century. After we will pass by Shitala Ghat- where exist the temple of Goddess Shitala, the goddess who protects from smallpox and chickenpox. Ahilyabai Ghat- built by queen of Indore during 17th century, and Munshi Ghat- in commemoration of Sridhar Narayan Munshi, a financial minister of the Nagpur State, who resigned his job in 1812, settled in Varanasi to pass his last period of life and finally died here in 1824.

Duration of tour: 1 Hrs.
Admission Ticket is free

Stop At : Munshi Ghat to step on Boat..

Later at the Munshi Ghat, we step on boat- a boat trip during sunrise is essential and a beautiful life experience. The principal attraction of Varanasi is the long string of bathing Ghats, which line the west bank of the River Ganges. Ghats are the steps which lead down to the river from which pilgrims make their sin-cleaning, after dip in the holy River Ganga. Our boat will start to go upstream and then downstream by passing by most important Ghats. After leave the boat tour, you can have short walk along the bank side of River Ganga, walking around here you can get an idea of religious activities and the associated shops selling things for rituals. After we will bring you back to your Hotel for Breakfast and rest or you can have a breakfast at one of nice hygienic local restaurant (at your own expense) and of-course, we will drink together Tea/Chai along the way at local shop ..

Duration of tour : 2 Hrs.
Admission Ticket is free

Stop At : Old city of Varanasi for walking tour in Northern part..

After breakfast, you can experience Heritage Walking tour in the Old City of Varanasi- is a land of many faiths and is a myriad of color, smells & sounds. A cocktail of tastes and a melting pot of beautiful people set among an array of ancient architecture & carvings awaiting for you. It is in Varanasi that you will find all these aspects of India in absolute abundance. When passing through the residential areas, you will feel a sense of community all around you and this spirit exists in every neighborhood. As we will enter the lanes of the northern part of the old city, we will get to peep through the Loacal Markets, shops, and few famous temples (Including Kashi Vishwanath Temple/Golden Temple), and lives of people who have never left the street for years. Seeing the life style of Varanasi is distinct in nature, and referred to as Banarasipan. It is an art of living, both passionate and carefree, what the Varanasi dwellers call Masti (“Joie de vivre”), Mauj (“Delight, festivity”), and Phakarapan (“Care freeness”). During our walks, we can also enjoy a very famous, clean, hygienic, tasty local snacks and drinks – the taste of Varanasi. After tour of old city, we will bring you back to your hotel so you can take some rest. I know that Varanasi is overwhelming with its colors, fragrances and noise so you might need some time off to contemplate the day so far.

Duration of tour : 4 Hrs.
Admission Ticket is free.

Stop At : Dashashwamedh Ghat for Ganga Aarti (an evening prayer)

Later in the evening, i will pickup you, and take you at the Dashashwamedh Ghat, where you will enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti (an evening prayer) is the most popular prayer along the River Ganga and it takes place at Dashashwamedh Ghat every evening. Because it is so famous and popular, everyone starts arriving very early, therefore i will take you there little earlier to get a good position to view the spectacle of Ganga Aarti. After evening prayer, we will finish our day, after offering a ‘Diyas’ (a lamp with flower), to the River Ganga for thanking for beautiful day and to get bless for the next day. Later at the end of tour, you will drop at one of the nice local restaurant for dinner (at your own expense) or to your Hotel.

Duration of tour : 3
Admission Ticket is free.

Additional Info
  1. Wheelchair accessible
  2. Public transportation options are available nearby
  3. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  1. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  2. Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  3. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operated by Kashi Journeys

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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