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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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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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$12.93
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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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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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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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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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$12.93
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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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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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Experience Varanasi Tour: 2 Days Private Guided Tour
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The Experience Varanasi tour is an endeavor to connect the tourist with the city. It aims to acclimatize the Guest with the local culture of Varanasi.
Discover the best of Varanasi in two days. Along with the morning and evening boat rides, you will be able to explore the different religious aspects of the city like Buddhism. Take an insider's look at various wholesale markets in the city, walk through the residential areas of the old town and indulge in some great street food.
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$155.00
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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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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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$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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$48.00
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$48.00
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Walking tours in Varanasi
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Explore Varanasi’s narrow streets and historic ghats without worrying about getting lost by signing up for this small-group tour, led by a licensed local guide You'll see private mansions, visit traditional markets, and pass by a variety of temples, mosques, and palaces, with a stop along the way to savor snacks and Indian tea (chai).
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$19.40
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Varanasi Experience 01 Night -02 Days Tour
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We offers the real experiences to our valued clients, safety-security and gives them right information about the Destinations | City | Trips, which is our main moto, and Try to give them our best level to make them happy-happy and more happy
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$70.00
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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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Complete tour of varanasi with official guide
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It is complete tour of varanasi does not take time less than 15 hours. In general, there are four significant sightseeing experiences that most tourists to Varanasi anticipate: Evening Aarti, also known as an evening ceremony full of chanting mantras, lights and sacred music; The morning Boat Trip at sunrise to see life on the ghats unfolding in a beautiful way. A Heritage Walk in the oldest parts of the city A Trip to Sarnath, just outside Varanasi and one of Buddhism;s most revered sites.
There is, of course, the opportunity to see the famous Benares silk being woven on looms.
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$100.00
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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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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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$210.00
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City tour of varanasi with official tour guide
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This tour is basically known for outer part of city. It doesn't have glimpses of old part. There are some other temples than the Kashi vishvanath temple to be seen in this tour. Durga temple , Manas mandir, Sankat mochan and Bharat mata mandir are also attractive sites to be seen in this tour.
Last part of tour is to visit silk weaving centre. Varanasi is also known for silk weaving.
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$37.34
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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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$24.57
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$24.57
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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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$19.40
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Majestic Tour of Varanasi Ghats
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Explore Varanasi and its ghats without any concern about getting lost by booking a private tour led by a local guide who knows the city well. You'll walk from ghat to ghat, learning about religious traditions along the way. Both morning and afternoon tours are available; the latter offer travelers the opportunity to watch the evening aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges River.
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$32.98
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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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