Private Riverside Walking Tour to Varanasi Temples

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1. Welcome to one of the most sacred places for Hinduism, Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi, situated at the assemblage of Ganges and Assi rivers. This ghat is a sacred place as pilgrims offer prayers to a huge Shiva lingam placed under a peepal tree after bathing in the river. Legend also states that the famous Indian poet-saint, Tulsi Das had written the popular epic the Ramcharitmanas on the banks of Assi Ghat. It is believed that Goddess Durga, after killing the asuras, Shumbha-Nishumbha, had thrown her sword at a place, which resulted in the origin of a huge stream, known as Assi River. These Ghats are also famous for Aghori baba's who have in-depth knowledge of Tantrik information. This walk will give a light study of the Tantra for guests who want to have a deeper look at the Tantrik worship.

   30 min

2. Visit the oldest still intact Shiva temple in the city. Walk through the small lanes witnessing the culture of the city.

   20 min

3. Once in the city, the visitors will get to explore various shades of the city. From temples to colorful streets, local delicacies to accessories and different cultures, the city has all. After visiting some of the oldest temples, visit the neighboring small town of Bengali known as Bengali Tola. Get a closer look at their day to day life and get to interact with then to get a deeper look in their cultures.

   15 min

4. Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. It is also embankment of the Ten-Horse Sacrifice and geographic center of the riverside considered to be created by Lord Brahma himself to welcome Lord Shiva.

   20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Varanasi

• Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 494 experiences we list in Varanasi.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Varanasi

Varanasi, on the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, is one of the oldest living cities in the world, a sacred place of river steps, temples and silk looms.

Varanasi, also called Benares or Kashi, has been a place of pilgrimage for thousands of years, and Hindus come to bathe in the Ganges, to pray, and to die. Along the west bank, about eighty ghats, broad stone stairways, descend to the water, among them Dashashwamedh Ghat, where lamps and chanting mark the evening aarti ceremony. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Shiva, stands in the old city's maze of narrow lanes.

Top-ranked sights in Varanasi: Manikarnika Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Ganges River (Ganga).

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