Varanasi Spirituality: An Exploration of Sacred Ganga Aarti and Enigmatic Ashrams

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Unravel the mysticism of Varanasi with this guided tour. Experience the sacred Ganga Aarti, witness local rituals, and explore the enchanting ashrams. Don’t miss this opportunity to truly understand the spirituality of Varanasi.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Dashashwamedh Ghat - Visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat which is the oldest and holiest ghat and heart of the action where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening. Walk around the other Ghats of Kashi and learn energy transformation techniques that will help you balance the energy system within you.

What's Included

Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance
Ganga Aarti Darshan
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi

What's Not Included

Hotel Pickup and Drop
Food and Drinks
In-vehicle air conditioning

Additional Information

This guided tour will help you unravel the mysticism that has always been associated with Varanasi, it is due to this dimension of the city that everyone in the past longed to come to Varanasi. This amazing tour which is a combination of walking tour & boat ride that includes experience of life energies within during the Ganga Aarti, which is not to be missed, if you really wish to experience Varanasi in its original sense.

Location

St. Thomas Church

Meet our storyteller at the entrance of St. Thomas Church

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Annalisa_m

Aug 16, 2024

Great guide - Manish is a great guide who showed and explained me the story of varanasi. He is careful and kind. Very recommended.

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Shavedh

Mar 3, 2024

Manish, a very professional and likeable guide who can tell you all the special features about Varanasi - Manish is very friendly and likeable young guide who is happy to answer all your questions about Varanasi and its culture. He organized great places for us for the every evening ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. During our tour he fell on one of the numerous stairs that lead down to the Ganges. The first impression was that he hadn't broken anything. He continued the sightseeing tour professionally, probably in pain. Thank you for that. We would book him again at any time and can only recommend him to everyone.A very friendly and likeable young man who will be happy to answer all your questions about Varanasi and its culture. He organized great places for us for the every evening ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. During our tour he fell on one of the numerous stairs that lead down to the Ganges. The first impression was that he hadn't broken anything. He continued the sightseeing tour professionally, probably in pain. Thank you for that. We would book him again at any time and can only recommend him to everyone.

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Curioooooooo

Jan 15, 2024

Good whatsapp conversation - Thank you Manish for the arrangement! I am from Hong Kong, Whatsapp conversation is smooth the day before the tour. Even I came across flight delay, Manish also patiently asked me for update and kept in touch. The tour is an 2 hours easy walk and visit the must-see spots of varanasi. As you dont spend long in varanasi, with a local guide, you can quickly understand the local lifes and ask for good food recommendations. Worth spent! I was only spent 1 night, but its bit rush and shall spend 2 nights instead. They have different tours, this walking tour is first priority for quick glance. If you love to learn more indepth on the history, other tours should be entertained.

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F4445nwjamesj

Nov 14, 2019

Excellent, will definitely do again with Ranjan (RJ) - Brilliant tour with Ranjan. He took us for the sunrise tour along the Ganges, and explained what we were seeing throughout our journey. He was more than happy to answer any questions we had. Thanks RJ, hopefully see you some other time!

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Paradise46929000103

Dec 3, 2019

Worst experience - I have booked thinking it is cruise but noted it is hand driven boat. There is no details to whom contact and departure point given as hotel who are not aware of booking. Really worse

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From $9

up to 12 guests

1 Adult