Mysticism of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Walking Tour)

3.7 (6 reviews) Varanasi, India
Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.
1. Watch the setting of the sun at the horizon and mesmerize with the stunning beauty of colorful old buildings, ashrams and places.
2. Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga.
3. Witness the rituals performed by local brahmins and sadhus, devotees walking down to the Ghats to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges.
4. Enjoy evening walk around Manikarnika Ghat viewing city's most wonderful scenes with great conversation to understand the importance of Kashi, significance of different ghats.

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
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • Food and Drinks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    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.
  2. Banaras Ghats
    On this guided walking tour around ghats, we take you to experience the serenity and life energies in Varanasi and appreciate the importance of rituals in daily life for a blissful living experience.
  3. Manikarnika Ghat
    Visit the Manikarnika Ghat, holiest among the sacred riverfronts, alongside the river Ganga, known for if a dead human cremated, the soul finds salvation/Moksha.
  4. Ganga Aarti
    Eyewitness the mystic Ganga Aarti; one of the five rituals performed for the worship of sacred river Ganga.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet our storyteller at the entrance of St. Thomas Church

End point

Meet our storyteller at the entrance of St. Thomas Church

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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