Walking Tour of Varanasi
Stroll along the ghats and winding alleys of Varanasi with your guide, discovering the city’s spiritual heart and daily life.
Area
Delhi and the North
Type
Community & Culture
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
Explore Varanasi on foot, starting with the bustling ghats where pilgrims perform their morning rituals. Wander through the narrow, winding lanes of the old city, passing vibrant market stalls selling wood for funeral pyres and materials for ritual offerings.
Along the way, see the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Gyanvapi Mosque from the outside, and gain insight into the city’s rich religious heritage. For those who wish, your guide can take you to a cremation ghat to understand the rituals and significance of the Hindu practice of cremation (photography is not permitted). This walk is a fascinating glimpse into the traditions, devotion, and daily rhythms of life in one of India’s most sacred cities.
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