Mysticism of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Walking Tour)
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Mysticism of Varanasi with Ganga Aarti (2 Hours Walking Tour)
By Yo Tours
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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.
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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- Ganga Aarti Darshan
- Great conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs and local importance
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
What's not included- Hotel Pickup and Drop
- Food and Drinks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Start:
- St. Thomas Church, Girja Ghar, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, IndiaMeet our storyteller at the entrance of St. Thomas Church
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 209747P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 209747P8
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- agv3712230 contributionsDO NOT RECOMMEND this company, guide did not show upDO NOT recommend this tour company. We booked our tour in the morning and it was subsequently confirmed. We sent a message to confirm we were at the meeting point and 5 minutes before the start time they called to say they would not be coming. Our booking still says confirmed. Unacceptable and extremely disappointing.Written 14 March 2025
- 43nickyc1230 contributionsGreat walk with clear explanationsVery informative walk. We were taken into areas which were quiet for India! Where we could hear the guide talk, while being shown parts of varanesi that you wouldn't necessarily find yourself.Written 4 March 2025
- D7768QEwendyc0 contributionsFabulous walking tour with ManishManish saved our stay in Varanasi!!…We arrived without knowing the streets were going to be at their absolute craziest busy because of many thousands of pilgrims arriving for the Kumbh Mela…we were completely overwhelmed, but Manish met us at our hotel in the afternoon and very patiently guided us through the crowds explaining what was happening and why along the way. Varanasi is like nowhere on earth and thank you Manish for allowing us to leave it with some understanding and fond memories.Written 24 February 2025
- Gostling10 contributionsSpirituality and serenity.Fantastic tour that went to the parts other tours cannot reach. Went to places we would never have known about and might have been quite daunting without a guide. The trip to the funery ghat was humbling and really showed the spirituality of Hinduism.Written 21 February 2025
- pedenfs0 contributionsGreat Food TourThis was the perfect food tour—Manish took us to a variety of places to try a variety of dishes, but it was not too much. We loved everything we tried.Written 2 January 2025
- GoPlaces285802822290 contributionsAwesomeShe was excellent nd good ...God bless her and her helping nature...Shreyasi....God may bless you always...I have guided well by her ..all the time .. awesome person with beautiful smile nd heart ❤️Written 8 June 2024
- fxs10 contributionsScam! No show! Unsafe meeting point!Scam! No show! Waited more than 20 minutes at the suggested location which happens to be at the intersection of two super crowded streets. Tried calling Viator’s US phone number and the local Yo tours phone number who were both unreachable. I reached out Viator over email only to hear back the next day that they would not honor the refund. So you kept my $38 for what exactly!Written 27 May 2024
- 380saugatas0 contributionsA must do for food loversMy wife and I were always keen in sampling the famed street foods of Benaras and to soak into the ambience and history of the city. This 2 hours of guided "Varanasi Street Food Crawl" perfectly fitted in our plan (we took it on March 16, 2024 from noon). Our friendly and energetic guide Manish, a local tourism major from BHU, took us around the narrow by-lanes of the old city, while stopping over at a number of famous and old street food shops, serving lip-smacking "hinger kachori, jilabis, samosas, sweets and delicious lassis with excusive aroma / presentation (at Blue Lassi shop)". Overall, a fantastic experience for food lovers.Written 19 March 2024
- Curiosity106370033090 contributionsOff the beaten path in VaranasiManish is an excellent tour guide. We saw many off the beaten path sites which was exactly what we asked for. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. We would have rated him 5 stars except that he consistently would race ahead of us despite asking him to keep an eye on where we were.Written 19 March 2024
- Mobile546312691550 contributionsClassic Varanasi Food TourGreat tour, Manish very friendly and knowledgeable. Hit a bunch of famous and old establishments, all good and drink was delicious. City of Varanasi can be confusing and daunting for the first time traveller, but was a breeze with him. Will recommend.Written 20 February 2024
- Lottewarringa0 contributionsAwesome!Had the best tour ever with Manish! He's so friendly, it felt like going on a tour with a friend instead of a tourguide! He made a lot of effort to give me a very awesome experience! Thank you so much, Manish! Highly recommend it to go on a tour with him!Written 17 February 2024
- vladislavnita0 contributionsVery good experienceOur guide was friendly and good speaker of english. He took us to different parts of Varanasi and provided with a lot of useful information about the history, traditions, gods etc. This tour is a good way to start your trip in Varanasi. Totally recommend it.Written 11 February 2024
- 890kerryannm0 contributionsGreat food great guide just great!This was absolutely wonderful!! The foods we tasted was out of this world amazing and my guide mannish was just the best. He was fun engaging, kind and very knowledgeable. I had a great time and would recommend thisWritten 11 February 2024
- overbutnotout0 contributionsStreet food does not have to be avoidedThe guide set a fast pace going to the first eating place the blue lassi. Crowded and overrated. It was interesting going to hole in the wall eateries where food is freshly made and safe to eat. Interesting and informative tour.Written 24 January 2024
- IzzyS19970 contributionsDeliciousManish was a great and friendly guide and showed us some amazing food that is specific to Varanasi. We loved the Aloo Tikka the most, but it was all delicious. Thanks so much! Definitely recommend 🙏🏻Written 19 January 2024
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Dieter
Aachen, Germany1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
Manish is very friendly and likeable young guide who is happy to answer all your questions about Varanasi and its culture. He organized great places for us for the every evening ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. During our tour he fell on one of the numerous stairs that lead down to the Ganges. The first impression was that he hadn't broken anything. He continued the sightseeing tour professionally, probably in pain. Thank you for that. We would book him again at any time and can only recommend him to everyone.A very friendly and likeable young man who will be happy to answer all your questions about Varanasi and its culture. He organized great places for us for the every evening ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat. During our tour he fell on one of the numerous stairs that lead down to the Ganges. The first impression was that he hadn't broken anything. He continued the sightseeing tour professionally, probably in pain. Thank you for that. We would book him again at any time and can only recommend him to everyone.
Written 3 March 2024
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curiooooooo
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Dec 2023 • Friends
Thank you Manish for the arrangement! I am from Hong Kong, Whatsapp conversation is smooth the day before the tour. Even I came across flight delay, Manish also patiently asked me for update and kept in touch.
The tour is an 2 hours easy walk and visit the must-see spots of varanasi. As you dont spend long in varanasi, with a local guide, you can quickly understand the local lifes and ask for good food recommendations. Worth spent!
I was only spent 1 night, but its bit rush and shall spend 2 nights instead. They have different tours, this walking tour is first priority for quick glance. If you love to learn more indepth on the history, other tours should be entertained.
The tour is an 2 hours easy walk and visit the must-see spots of varanasi. As you dont spend long in varanasi, with a local guide, you can quickly understand the local lifes and ask for good food recommendations. Worth spent!
I was only spent 1 night, but its bit rush and shall spend 2 nights instead. They have different tours, this walking tour is first priority for quick glance. If you love to learn more indepth on the history, other tours should be entertained.
Written 15 January 2024
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James J
Leeds, UK17 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Brilliant tour with Ranjan. He took us for the sunrise tour along the Ganges, and explained what we were seeing throughout our journey. He was more than happy to answer any questions we had.
Thanks RJ, hopefully see you some other time!
Thanks RJ, hopefully see you some other time!
Written 14 November 2019
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review, it was a pleasure having you on our tour, hope to see you again in next city.
Written 20 November 2019
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Ruchi A
Mumbai, India2 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Could neither see ganga aarti nor walk on the ghats as it was too crowded..too many boats and even double decker so pl ensure u have a ticket for a double decker boat for good view. Yo Tours should not have taken bookings or atleast warned that this is not a good time or given a double decker boat
Written 16 February 2025
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