Blessed by Varanasi amazing photographer - Amazing personality and true guidance, professional artist photographer and highly talented, one of a kind . As a woman solo traveler I recommend to joined to that experience with him , like me you won’t regret your tour and plus new skills and understanding of the pictures you will get an opportunity to know the artist behind such talent , very good human interaction. Feeling safe and knowing the city from a different perspective. From a female solo traveler to an another one . Local people are definitely the best to show you around , You will have the best guide who understands your needs and can show you some professional tricks that will change your picture and the way you see the world trough the lance for ever , capturing moments that will “ like he says “ becomes a prayer of manifestations in the future. Practice , maîtrise and perfection that’s what you will get from this tour ! Hari Om 💜🕉️ Janique

A great experience for photographers - We did a multifaceted photowalk through Varanasi with Dhiraj. He responded very well to all our wishes and questions without being intrusive or instructive. He's a very nice and good-humored guy. He gave us tips for special lighting situations and the picture composition. In addition, he showed us how easy it is to take great portrait shots in India. Our path led from the hotel along the Ganges past numerous ghats before we dived into the typical maze of alleys of Varanasi. We really liked the tour and we recommend Dhiraj to anyone who enjoys photography in Varanasi (whether beginner or ambitious amateur).

Must do in Varanasi. - We had an amazing time! Dhiraj is so friendly, kind, patient, knowledgeable and a VERY talented photographer. We took our two kids along and he taught them both some photography basics. His eye for an exceptional shot is amazing. This is a wonderful way to see Varanassi!

The highlight of my trip to Varanasi - I was a bit nervous as a single woman, meeting a strange male in a new city alone. I needn’t have worried. I had the time of my life. Dhiraj is incredibly warm, engaging, hospitable, talkative…all the things you heed to feel safe. His knowledge of photography is incredible. In the space of just a few hours I learned several new composition techniques, and made the decision to switch to mirrorless. I wish I had more time in Varanasi to spend just hanging out with Dhiraj. I recommend his photo tour wholeheartedly.

Whispers of Dawn: A Photographic Odyssey Through Varanasi's Ghats - We were totally lost in the alleyways in the back of Dashashwamedh Ghat when we had to call Dhiraj to save us at some ungodly, cold, foggy hour in the morning. That was the start of the adventure. We started at Dashashwamedh Ghat, watching humanity’s pre-dawn rituals on the river Ganga by the Ghats. Dhiraj pointed out the details of life that I would have missed as Lauren and I were overwhelmed by the sound, sights, and smells, of Varanasi, the so-called City of the Dead. We saw and photographed men being shaved, cleansed, and purified against a backdrop of colourful umbrellas swathed in material. A man dressed in orange emerged from the fog carrying a lit ember on top of a layered brass tray. We saw the morning fire ritual of a one-man Aarati, no less affecting that one soul performed it. Dhiraji was a wonderful, engaging guide and an even more patient photography teacher. He took us out on a boat and we had photos taken with the local seagulls. He gave me advice on how to curate the shots and how to compose them. By the end, I had captured photos that were nearly National Geographic quality (in my opinion of course). We had a fantastic morning meandering along the Ghats and back streets of the magically atmospheric City of Varanasi. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you DHIRAJ!

Wonderful Street Photography Guide - My photo walk with Dhiraj Goswami was everything I had hoped it would be. He met me at my hotel on the Ganges before sunrise and we set out to immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds of the morning rituals of daily life in Varanasi. He proved to be patient and encouraging as I had a shaky start physically— feeling a bit off kilter. Once my I regained my bearings, we were able to focus on nurturing a photographer’s eye and point of view as he led me to locations with good bones for backdrops for the rich array of subjects that are the heart of this fascinating and colorful city. His accompaniment gave me entree to capturing photos for which I will always be grateful, while his technical tips were valuable as my intent and viewpoint are stronger than my photographic skills at this point! He is an encouraging teacher, talented photographer and a lovely spirit with whom to share a bit of this journey. Much gratitude!

Professional - Deeru is very trustworty and he is not only master behind camera but he is the true professionl person. He gave me brotherly feeling and can speak English well. He is very punctual, knowledgeable, approachable and made me feel ease throughout the tour. Lastly, he gave me a very memorable picture which had touched my heart personally. I can only recommend Deeru, because the result pf working together with him is guaranteed satisfaction.

Amazing city, great guide - Dhiraj is a friendly and interesting guy. He has a great approach towards street photography and doing this tour gave me more confidence to take photos of what is around me. Varanasi is truly a photographers dream, so colourful and dynamic, and being able to explore with the help of a local who is also a photographer is such a bonus. Thank you Dhiraj!

Fun and interesting tour - Very nice and fun guide. He also knows about photography which was a plus for us. We enjoyed the tour very much. I recommend him for all travelers

No seriousness - I booked a photo tour with Dhiraj Goswami but only 12 hours before he informed me (after I contacted him) that he was absent and would send me a “collaborator” of his. That way I couldn't cancel. The “collaborator” had no photography skills and everything was resolved with a trivial sightseeing tour without even a professional guide. No seriousness