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Banaras Wala Tours
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What makes my tours different from others is that 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 six 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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Insight Varanasi Day Tour
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This unique tour of Varanasi offers visitors an insider's look at local customs and traditions in one of the world's oldest living cities. Tour the Hindu and Buddhist sites with an expert guide, including the Ganga Ghats, where pilgrims come to absolve their sins and the Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his very first sermon.
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$117.34
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Private Full-Day Varanasi Tour with Ganges River Boat Cruise
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Explore Varanasi on a private full-day tour that includes a sunrise and sunset boat ride on the Ganges River. Visit landmarks in and around Varanasi including Banaras Hindu University (BHU)'s Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, and Dhamekh Stupa in Sarnath — an important Buddhist site. Finally, watch the evening aarti ceremony from the sunset boat cruise.
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$64.00
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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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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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$200.00
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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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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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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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Varanasi tour package for solo female traveler
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We have seen huge growth in number of solo female travelers to Varanasi. Though, they have some safety fear of travelling to a small city such as Varanasi but style of travel offers reassurance in a Varanasi that might sometimes be more challenging for women and they have the additional security of being led by a local who understands the culture and the region perfectly, boost their confidence to visit solo to Varanasi. Therefore, keeping all these points in mind, this tour package is designed for those solo female travelers who wish to visit Varanasi and travelling solo.
Being a small city, there are extremely low chances that they will find any group movement which can comply with their dates, flight schedule or choice of places they wish to see and activities they wish to do and thus this tour package is completely private and everyone involved during your Varanasi visit will be completely dedicated towards your services.
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$493.00
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Buddhist Tour
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Buddhism is a religion and philosophy that developed from the teachings of the Buddha (Sanskrit “Awakened One”), a teacher who lived in northern India between the Mid-6th and mid-4th centuries BCE (Before the common Era). Preading from India to central and south last Aisa China, Korea and Japan, Buddhism, has played a central role in the spiritual, cultural, and social life of Asia, and during the 20th century it spread to the west. Ancient scripture and doctrine developed in several closely related literary language of ancient India.They are known as Buddhists.
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• Sarnath (Dhamekh Stupa, the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological museum).
• Bodhgaya- Mahabodhi Temple, Thai Temple and Bodhi Tree
• Visit the ruins of Nalanda and Rajgir
• Kushinagar- Mahaparinirvana Temple and Mukutbandhan Stupa
• Lumbini- Birthplace of lord Buddha
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$848.00
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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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2-Days Varanasi Exclusive Tour
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This two-day tour highlights the best of Varanasi and is an ideal starting point for travelers who are heading to this holy city for the very first time. Travel by boat along the Ganges River. Pay a visit to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon and bear witness to a Hindu aarti ceremony that will leave you breathless.
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$224.00
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2-Night Delhi to Varanasi Tour from New Delhi
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See the highlights of Varanasi and Sarnath on a 2-night tour from Delhi that includes hotel and two day tours, allowing you to travel with ease. Your guide shares commentary about the ghats, temples, and landmarks of these sacred Indian destinations on a tour that includes two nights of accommodation, guide, and entrance fees. Have the choice go round-trip from Delhi to Varanasi by airplane or train (tickets at own expense).
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$260.27
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Private 3-Day City Tour of Varanasi: Rickshaw & Boat Ride with Ganga Aarti
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Remove the hassle of visiting of one of India’s oldest cities, on this private tour that includes two nights’ accommodation, some meals, transfers and sightseeing via private air conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, a boat and rickshaw ride, and a professional guide. See the highlights of this holy city and around, including the Buddhist site at Sarnath, and the Hindu Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges.
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$248.00
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Private Delhi Tour
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This comprehensive tour of New and Old Delhi includes private transportation, which makes getting around comfortable and convenient. With a private guide to accompany you, you'll get the most out of your visits to the city highlights, including the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Parliament House, India Gate, Raj Ghat, the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and some bustling local markets. Booking a private tour guarantees you personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.
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$53.34
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Private Full-Day Tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Darshan
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Benefit from personalized attention on this private tour of Varanasi. With round-trip private transportation included, there's no need to rent a car and you can simply focus on the scenery. Your guide will provide commentary tailored to your interests as you visit highlights such as the Ganga Ghats, the Sarnath, Kashi Vishwanath temple, and the Ganga aarti on a boat ride.
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$55.00
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5:hours Private Evening Aarti With Rooftop Dinner
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Overview
Varanasi the city of Ghats is known in the world for its beautiful Ghats, Century old Temple. Here Hindu people come for Moksha is the highest goal of Hindus. The sight of the sunset over the Ganges and the cold breeze on the bank of River Ganges gives you a heart soothing effect. Here every evening irrelevant of what the weather is our priest perform a ceremony called 'Aarti'. Where seven priest stand under the beautiful seven umbrellas & they are not only for thanking 'Holy Mother Ganges river' for being in their life at Varanasi or washing their sins everyday but also for putting mother Ganges river to sleep in belief that the Mother Ganges you have done enough for the hole day now its time for you to take some rest & nothing goes into the holy River After the mother actually sleeps.
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Same day Bodhgaya tour from Varanasi
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Same day guided visit to Bodhgaya from Varanasi
The crucible of Buddhism, Bodhgaya was where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment beneath a bodhi tree 2600 years ago and became Buddha (the 'Awakened One'). In terms of blessedness, this tiny temple town is to Buddhists what Mecca is to Muslims. Unsurprisingly, it attracts thousands of pilgrims from around the world every year, who come for prayer, study and meditation.
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$120.00
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Visit to Death Hotel in Varanasi
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Varanasi is India’s spiritual where millions of pilgrims come to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River and perform funeral rituals. Take a private tour to the Mukti Bhavan, or Death Hotel, where people Hindu worshippers come to die and achieve salvation. Learn about the religious phenomenon and why old people who are expecting death come to embrace it in the holy land.
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$70.00
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Varanasi Boat Ride and Ancient Temples Day Tour with Breakfast
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Experience Varanasi on a sunrise cruise on the Ganges River followed by visits to several temples during a half-day tour accompanied by a private guide. Ride in a boat from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat, observe a puja ceremony at Kashi Vishwanath temple, and visit two more temples for a comprehensive overview of one of the world’s oldest living cities. Includes traditional vegetarian breakfast, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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$83.00
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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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$83.00
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Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Varanasi including the Golden Temple
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Get a first-hand peek at Varanasi’s top highlights with this exclusive walking tour through India’s energy-filled spiritual capital. Choose between flexible tour offerings for personalized convenience. Opt for a dawn boat ride on the holy Ganges or get a front-row look at the city’s famous fire ceremonies. Along the way, you’ll also cover the cremation ghats, Vishwanath Temple, and off-the-beaten-track alley shops.
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$30.00
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Hiking with Vivek
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Namaste I am Vivek and I have been helping tourists around the world from many years and I would like to continue on platform of TripAdvisor.I will take you in heart of Varanasi where you discover all the activities of the city
Varanasi is a city full of treasures and secrets. It can be a city that is overwhelming to the new visitor – a city of narrow alley ways and hidden temples, all bustling and crowded with locals, pilgrims and even cows!
I have lived in Varanasi all my life, and have been showing visitors the magic of this city for over 20 years. I would love to show you my city, so you can see and love it as I do, as a local.
I have a suggested itinerary, but i am very happy to take you to any places you’d like to explore. We can work out a unique tour just for you according to your desire
There are many places of the city not mention in itienerary due to people copying the same tour there for Unique and Memorable experience you have to visit the city with us
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Explore the Highlights of Varanasi
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Explore Varanasi and experience the highlights of the holy city by guided walking tour ( included heritage sites and activities ) this walking tour toward old part of city to discover the essential of one of the oldest inhabited city of the world. through the tour you will experience local’s delight , admiring cultural treasures, incredible natural beauty and rich heritages with history also savouring some local delicacies like Indian masala chai ( spice tea ) local snacks and tasty lassi ( a fermented Indian yogurt drink ) .
1. Personalised and private tours, flexible to fit your needs and desires.
2. Explore spirituality, tradition, food, people and local lifestyle in a genuine way.
3. Family friendly experiences; all ages welcome!
4. Taste authentic and delicious local dishes.
5. Tours are always led by authorized and local tourist guide.
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