Private Walker's Tour of Varanasi: Exploring North Bazaars and Charming Alleys
Varanasi
Experience the charm of Varanasi's old city on Private Walker's Tour. Explore the narrow lanes, visit the bustling bazaars, and discover the rich culture and traditions of this ancient city.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Assi Ghat - Welcome to one of the most sacred places for Hinduism, Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi, situated at the assemblage of Ganges and Assi rivers. This ghat is a sacred place as pilgrims offer prayers to a huge Shiva lingam placed under a peepal tree after bathing in the river.The guests meet our representative at this point where they will be lead to the old town for shopping.
  • Varanasi - Old town of Varanasi - The city of temples is as old as our Indian Mythology. The city still hold its old cultural alleys and stall owners who have not moved from their selling places since years.The guide will take you through these alleys and help our guests shop the best local items from these markets.
  • Godowlia - Thatheri Market - Thathera literally meaning ‘smith’ is a market that is famous for Metal and Brass Work. The locality has a large number of brass smiths that gives the market its name. A range of metalwork techniques has been perfected here to produce household objects and images of gods and goddesses.
  • Panchganga Ghat - It is one of the famous of the 88 ghats in Varanasi which is the embankment of the Five holy Rivers. The five holy rivers are the Ganges, Saraswati, Yamuna, Kirana, and Dhupapapa.
  • raaj tea shop - If there is time the walk concludes at the temple to the fearsome Kaal Bhairava Temple which is one of the ancient temples of Lord Shiva that can be found in Varanasi. This temple has a strong link with the history and culture of the city.
What's Included
  • Services of an English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips and Gratitude
  • Personal and Shopping Expense
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Pick and drop services from the hotel
Additional Information

This tour takes you across the city of Varanasi like a local. Every aisle of this city has a different tale of its own. It’s said that it’s the gallis (lanes) of Varanasi, too narrow for traffic roads is something that holds the charm of the old city. Don’t worry about getting lost because sooner or later you will end up in front of the river or on the main street. Feel free to pick up some souvenirs as you enjoy the streets of Varanasi. Walkthrough the main chowk often known as the traditional business square of the city and peep inside the shops and lives of people of Thatheri Bazaar, the metal crafters’ household goods market. Visit the various Saree shops and don’t miss the famous ‘Benarasi Saree’. Pay a visit to Panchganga Ghat, the embankment of the Five Rivers and if there is time the walk concludes at the temple to the fearsome Kal Bhairava aspect of Shiva, where locals and pilgrim alike pay their respect to the deity as the Eternal Judge of the City.

Location
Assi ghat
Meet your tour guide at Assi Ghat, we would share contact details prior to service for ease of communication
Cancellation Policy

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

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