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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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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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Cultural & Spiritual Trails of Old Town Varanasi Guided Walking Tour
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Varanasi is an ancient city with layers of history and culture, which can be difficult to decipher when touring independently. Take the stress out of exploring Varanasi’s maze of streets–and avoid the risk of getting lost–by joining a guided walking tour. Your guide will tell you fascinating stories about the city’s history and mythology. Find hidden spots that you might miss otherwise.
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$10.32
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Varanasi tour in one day
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Explore India’s spiritual capital of Varanasi and learn about Hinduism on a private tour. Take a boat along the Ganges River and learn about why it's so sacred to Hindus. Visit the holy site of Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon, followed by a guided walk of Varanasi’s old streets and alleys. Watch the sacred ritual of Aarti from the ghat or the water to conclude your tour.
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$90.00
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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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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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$42.67
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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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$12.90
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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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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

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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3 Days Varanasi Tour Package for First Timers
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Spend three days exploring the essence of Varanasi in the company of a guide. You'll learn much more than you would simply wandering on your own, and the tour includes a variety of activities: a sunrise private boat tour, a visit to the cremation grounds, and a guided tour of the important Buddhist site of Sarnath, among others. Accommodation for two nights plus breakfast each day is included.
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$210.00
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Varanasi Exclusive Tour 02 Nights 03 Days
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Varanasi is considered one of India's holiest cities. This three-day tour showcases the top attractions of this destination, including the Ganga Ghats, where pilgrims flock for religious ceremony, as well as Hindu temples, Buddhist landmarks and much more. This tour offers the perfect city overview and is perfect for first time visitors who want to see the city like a local.
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$384.00
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$384.00

Private Day Tour in Varanasi
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Travelers short on time in Varanasi will benefit from many highlights all rolled into one day tour. Start the day with a boat tour to see the morning rituals on the riverbanks. Tour the winding lanes and temples of the old town without getting lost by going with a guide. End the day at the impressive evening worship ceremony. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs and interests.
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$24.51
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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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$32.90
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Private tour of Varanasi with official tour guide
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Boating down the Ganges River during sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi.
Start your day with a morning boat ride at dawn.Varanasi presents a unique combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. According to the Hindu mythology, Varanasi liberates soul from human body to the ultimate. The Ganga Ghats at Varanasi are full of pilgrims who flock to the sacred river to take a dip in the holy Ganges, which is believed to absolve one from all sins. Watching people come down to river in the early morning, taking a bath in the mother Ganga, performing rituals. It is at the Banaras Ghat where we can see life and death together.After the boat ride, take a small walk in to the oldest part of Varanasi where is famous for its narrow streets. Stop by the Kashi Vishwnath Temple, also known as Golden Temple, and see the outside of the beautiful temple. Sarnath is also a great attraction of this tour as well. Later silk weaving center also can be seen.
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Experience Varanasi Tour: 1 day Private Guided Tour
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Ideal for travelers who have one day to spend in Varanasi, this tour quickly covers the best of the city with a private guide. Highlights include a walking tour of the old town Bengali neighborhood, sunrise and evening boat rides on the Ganges River, and visiting Sarnath—a pilgrimage site where Buddha is believed to have preached his first sermon. Travelers also have the chance to observe an aarti ceremony, a mantra recitation accompanied by bells, drums, and cymbals.
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$90.00
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$90.00

Morning Boat with old part of city
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Watch the sun rise over the Ganges River with this morning boat ride, led by a local guide. You'll get great views of the sacred ghats, where pilgrims pray and bathe en masse every morning and throughout the day, and get to see the city aglow with beautiful morning light.
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$27.69
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The Ultimate 3 Days in Varanasi - How to Spend 72 Hours
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Discover Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, on this private 3-day tour. Visit the Buddhist site of Sarnath, the pilgrimage site of Assi Ghat, and the Hindu temple of Kashi Vishwanath Temple; enjoy a scenic cruise along the Ganges River; and witness the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony along the river. Accommodation and some meals are included.
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$135.46
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$135.46
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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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$31.15
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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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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

Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Boat Ride
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Get to know the best parts of Varanasi on this full-day comprehensive private tour. Your guide will make sure you don't miss any highlights—the Dhamekh Stupa, the Bharat Kala Bhavam Museum, and others— but will also tailor the itinerary to your interests. Enjoy moving at your own pace with private transportation and asking plenty of questions. Finish your day with a sunset boat ride on the Ganges River to see the evening aarti ceremony.
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$240.00
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Walking Tour
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Make the most out of your time in Varanasi by touring with a private guide. Avoid the strain of trying to hear your guide on a large group tour, or keeping up with them in the narrow lanes of Varanasi. Explore a range of cultural and historic sites on foot, including the incredible ghats, ancient temples, and a sari factory. This 2-4 hour tour is ideal for travelers short on time.
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