Varanasi Heritage Walking Half Day Tour With Morning Ganga Aarti

Varanasi, India
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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The day starts with witnessing the grand Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat with live music, followed by a walk to explore the Sanskrit school and the birthplace of Rani Laxmi Bai. Then, visit the Tulsi Das Akhara and learn about the life of the great writer of Ramcharitmans at Tulsi Ghat.

Take a Ghat walk tour to observe the early morning lifestyle and performance of Hindu rituals, and stop at Chet Singh Ghat to learn about the life of King Chet Singh. Proceed towards Mahanirvani Ghat, a famous Ghat of Naga Saints, and see the Lolark Kund and Harishchandra Ghat, where one can learn about the stories and history behind the tour. The tour ends at Harishchandra Ghat.

Please note that photography is not allowed at cremation sites or near dead bodies.

What's included

  • Coffee/Tea
  • Professional English-Speaking Live Tour Guide
  • Experience operates every day
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel pickup & drop off

What to expect

  1. 1h
    Begin with the mesmerizing morning Ganga Aarti.

    Explore the Ghats's spiritual ambiance and its famous Shivalinga under the peepal tree.
  2. Rani Laxmibai Janmasthali
    30m
    Visit the birthplace of Rani Lakshmibai, a key historical figure.
  3. 30m
    Witness the traditional wrestling practices near Tulsi Ghat.
  4. Chet Singh Ghat
    30m
    Enjoy photography and learn about its history, including Chet Singh’s rebellion.
  5. 30m
    Visit this sacred pool dedicated to the Sun God.
  6. 1h
    Walk past this significant cremation site.
  7. 30m
    Learn its cremation traditions. The tour ends here.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children are not allowed to go near the Ghat alone.

Cancellation policy

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