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Varanasi Morning Boat Tour [RowBoat]
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See the ancient city of Varanasi come to life as you make your way down the scenic Ganges River by boat. Observe Hindus practicing their morning rituals as the sun comes up along the banks of the river and learn about local customs and traditions from your expert guide.
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Flavors of Varanasi Tour
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Visit some of Varanasi's most popular street food vendors with a local guide on this food tour. You'll visit five or six food stalls, where you'll try a variety of local favorites. Just save a bit of room, as this tour also includes a main course dinner at a local restaurant.
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$36.00
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$36.00

Private 5-Hour Varanasi Tour at Dawn Including Boat Ride
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If you’re looking for an enchanting experience of India’s religious traditions, opt for this private tour of Varanasi at dawn. Take a sunrise cruise down the holy Ganges River, see bodies publicly cremated at Manikarnika Ghat, and visit the famous Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath). See, too, pilgrims bathe at Assi Ghat and local wrestlers fight in mud pits during this cultural experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Varanasi are included.
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$91.00
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Varanasi Temple Tour
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I am Hindu born in Varanasi. My passion for this city doesn't fit in me and I have the mission to spread to people what I love in my city. I listed just a few places of a big amount I would like to show.
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$11.04
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Varanasi Landmark Evening City Tour - Aarti, Boating & Witnessing the GOD
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Experience Varanasi’s evening prayer, or aarti ceremony, from the water during this small-group boat ride along the Ganges River. Enjoy front-row views overlooking Dasaswamedh Ghat as you watch Hindu priests pay tribute to Mother Ganga, plus other smaller aarti prayers. You’ll also pass by Manikarnika Ghat, where cremation ceremonies are performed.
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$27.74
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Private Transfer Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) To Varanasi Hotels Drop
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Book Private Arrival Transfer Pickup From Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) To Drop at any Varanasi Location in an Private Transportation with English Speaking Car Driver . Flight Delays are Accepted and Car Driver will wait up to your Arrival. Find us with an Name Card at Airport Guest Receiving Area where all waits for Guests. This is Private Arrival Airport Transfer in Varanasi.
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$12.94
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Varanasi Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)
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Taste the street foods of Varanasi without worrying about getting an upset stomach later with this food-tasting tour, led by a local storyteller guide. You'll stroll through the ancient city's streets with your guide, trying out different snacks from tried-and-tested food stalls and learning about local treats along the way.
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Banaras Wala Tours
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What makes my tours different from others is that first Our availability is our introduction. And our service and our Hinduism philosophy and local Activists is our brand! i offer an authentic experience of Varanasi with an extremely knowledgeable guide to lead the way. Each tour is individually tailored to your interests so you get to see what is important to you. You can try traveler friendly street food, take a prive sunrise tour of the Ghats and ceremonies, wander through the winding back alleys and old city, see the Aghori Babas and temples, and experience how spirituality is so deeply woven into the lives of the people here.
Having lived here my whole life and being a guide for the last 8 years has given me a deep knowledge of the city and the traditions, rituals and religions that it surrounds. During the tour I will pass on much of this to you so you can have a more meaningful experience of the city.
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$19.27
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$19.27
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A Journey of A lifetime
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Get your bearings in Varanasi, without worrying about getting lost in its labyrinthine streets, by booking this private tour, led by a local guide who knows the ancient city well. You'll visit some of the most important temples in the city, pay a visit to the Manikarnika Ghat, where funerary services are traditionally held, and attend the nighttime aarti (prayer ceremony) on the banks of the river.
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$22.00
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$22.00

Varanasi Evening Aarti Tour
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Spend three unforgettable hours in one of India's most ancient cities during this evening Aarti tour in Varanasi. Experience the beauty of this Hindu ritual where light is offered up to deities. Hear religious songs sung out into the night and watch as lamps are offered to the gods. Learn why locals say this city liberates the soul from the human body during this once in a lifetime cultural experience.
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$48.00
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$48.00
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Walking tours in Varanasi
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I am a licensed guide by 'The Ministry of Tourism & Culture' which is actually pretty rare in Varanasi. That ensures that you are with a well-trained & learned person. We are professional & understand the manners of foreign countries as well. We follow certain business ethos & work culture. Satisfaction of the guests is our priority.
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$19.41
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City of good life walk (South Varanasi Walk)
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Get a local’s perspective on the bustling, sacred city of Varanasi during this half-day morning walk. Escape the tourist track and discover the calmer southern side of the frenetic spiritual hub. Discover artisans at work, yogis practicing poses, and thousands-year-old pilgrimage sites, which have inspired spiritual seekers for centuries. Guided tours include a complimentary breakfast.
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$24.76
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Walking tours - for an authentic Varanasi experience
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Varanasi is a land of many faiths, a myriad of colors, smells & sounds, a cocktail of tastes and a melting pot of beautiful people and many ancient architecture & carvings. It is in Varanasi that anyone will find all these aspects of India in abundance. When passing through the residential spaces, you will find undoubtedly feel the sense of community and the spirit that exists in every area. People from all over India live in the old part of Varanasi and a tour of through its narrow alleys is quite an adventure not to miss..
Attractions of the tour:
- Religious activities along bank side of River Ganga
- Most Important Ghats
- Sacred Temples
- Narrow alleys
- Local Markets
- Cremations Ground
- Few nice locations for photography
FYI : Our walking tours are always theme-based walks – so let us invite you to come walk with us..
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Majestic Tour of Varanasi Ghats
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* Wander 2000 year-old cobblestoned alleys and take in the day-to-day life of the people of Varanasi.
*Be swept away by a walk along the iconic Ghats of Varanasi. Watch people bathing in the holy water of the Ganges River.
*See and feel the diverse spiritual perspectives that are inherent to the culture of Varanasi, and learn how one of the oldest cities in the world became a hotbed of Eastern Religion.
*See the majestic and electrifying Ganga Aarti Ceremony, performed beside the mother Ganga (evening tour)
*Take an early morning boat ride, away from the frenetic pulse of the city where you can take in the spectacular Ghats (morning tour)
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$32.99
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$32.99

Evening Aarti of Mother Ganga
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Combine a visit to the evening aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges with a boat ride through town with this private, guided experience. You'll start with a boat ride, which will take you past the city's famous ghats, including the Manikarna Ghat, where cremations are held. You'll also witness the famous aarti, or evening prayer ceremony, right on the banks of the river.
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$27.60
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$27.60
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Pilgrimage Varanasi
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This city has so much to offer to its sightseers that none of them can ever says, “I had enough of it.” This holy city has attracted wanderers from across the globe. Plus you'll get the services of Licensed experienced Guide who'll not only share his knowledge of the city with you but also share his personal experiences and so on.
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$32.00
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Walking Tour By Aman
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Explore Varanasi's heritage/history through a person who has their roots in this holy city. My family has lived in Varanasi for multiple generations, working as bronze temple tower designers.
I love my city and also love to share about every street corner and the complex history of Varanasi...
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$20.00
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$20.00

Death & Rebirth Experience by walk
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In our service guests will experience the real life, death and rebirth experience. In around a kilometer distance they experience the whole life of a human being from birth till death even after death as well. The most important major activities of city.
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Sarnath Tour from Varanasi
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This half-day tour transports travelers to the site where Buddha gave his very first sermon back in 528 BC. Venture outside the city and spend some time at Sarnath, one of the religion's most important landmarks.
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$48.00
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$48.00
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Varanasi Walking Tour
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This three-hour walking tour of the ancient city of Varanasi showcases the best of this iconic destination. Tour temples, shrines, historic buildings and lively markets as part of this all-inclusive experience. Navigate the narrow alleyways of Varanasi with your guide, learn about local life and gain a deeper understanding of cultures and traditions as you bear witness to pilgrims atoning for their sins in the Ganges River.
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$42.67
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Ganga Sunrise Boat Tour
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A boat ride on the River Ganga is a must-do activity while in Varanasi. Enjoy the calm, cool morning air on the river with this boat tour that starts from Assi Ghat. Learn more about the Hindu rituals that take place on the riverbanks in the early morning from your guide. As this is a small-group tour (max. 15) you won’t have any trouble hearing your guide.
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$20.70
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Evening ceremony of Ganges in varanasi with official tour guide
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The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritual ritual. The Aarti ceremony takes place near the Ganges River. While facing the river, the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there.Highlights • Aarti Ritual At the Ganges River
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Varanasi Life, Death and Rebirth Walk
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Varanasi is renowned for being one of the most spiritual parts of India. Gain local insight into the Hindu cycles of death and rebirth on an evening tour of Varanasi, the perfect cultural introduction for travelers visiting India for the first time. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll visit top Varanasi attractions such as Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath), Manikarnika Ghat, and Dasaswamedh Ghat while your guide provides information integral to understanding their spiritual significance.
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Varanasi Walking Tour - Pay as you wish
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Explore the winding, colorful streets of the Old City of Varanasi during this half-day, small-group walking tour. Get hands-on guidance and context as you navigate one of India’s spiritual capitals. Find calm corners amidst the chaos of the city in a group capped at 10 people. Listen to information on the Hindu belief system as you visit markets, temples, and other local landmarks.
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