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Walking Tour in the old part of the city of Varanasi

By Sachan Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $26 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • An old beautiful palace called Bhonsale palace
  • The most venerated crematorium, Manikarnika-ghat
  • Old tangled streets, shops and bazaar
  • A flower market which sells the locally grown flowers only

Activity location

    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Girja Ghar, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India | The meeting point is a church in white colour and it's the only church in the city centre. In local language it is known as Girjaghar. The guide will be there in semi-formal dress.
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Walking Tour in the old part of the city of Varanasi
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30am
Price details
$25.64 x 2 Adults$51.28

Total
Price is $51.28
Until Wed, Jul 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedNo any kinds of food or drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off, food and any other drinks, shopping

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years

What you can expect

Our this walk starts from an old church known as St. Thomas church, where St. Thomas, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, had sat 2000 years ago to preach about the Christianity. Then, we visit an old temple named as Kashiraj Kali Mandir,which is a beautiful example of Nagara style of temple. After that, we visit a local flower market where locally produced flowers are sold. Then we pass via narrow lanes and watch old fashioned shops and some of the most famous havelis (mansions) which are so beautiful even till date. On the way, we sip some local chai (Indian masala tea) and chit-chat about many different local traditions, customs, art & architecture etc.
We slowly walk towards the river to see a giant mosque which was built after the demolition of an ancient Vishnu temple. After this we visit a beautiful old palace and then reach to the Manikarnika-ghat. We watch respectfully the ritual of cremation of the dead bodies which are brought by the Hindu families. This is where our tour is finished and if the guests want, then we enjoy the delicious refreshing lassi, a drink made up of yoghurt.

Location

Activity location

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    • Varanasi
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Girja Ghar, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India | The meeting point is a church in white colour and it's the only church in the city centre. In local language it is known as Girjaghar. The guide will be there in semi-formal dress.
    • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India