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I am an experienced tour guide, translator, and tour leader, specializing in English and Russian. I also have a good knowledge of the history of Buddhism. I completed my Russian language course at the Tashkent State Technical University in Tashkent. I was born and raised in Varanasi and hold a degree.
Anant was the most amazing tour guide, he took us through the city very comprehensively incorporating both the popular and the more hidden locations. He holds great knowledge of the city and its history and I highly recommend his tours to anyone visiting Varanasi!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Anant Prakash ji. From the very beginning, he made the tour feel personal, thoughtful, and deeply engaging. Varanasi can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to look or how to experience it beyond the obvious, and Anant ji did a brilliant job of bringing the city alive for us. He shared stories, history, local context, and nuances that you simply wouldn’t get on your own. The tour never felt rushed or scripted, it felt like being shown the city by someone who truly understands and loves it. He was patient, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable, and adapted the experience to what we enjoyed the most. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of the tour, from walking through the lanes to understanding the culture, everyday life, and deeper essence of Varanasi. It was insightful, calming, and memorable all at once. Highly recommend Anant ji to anyone looking for an authentic, enriching Varanasi experience. This tour genuinely elevated our trip and will stay with us for a long time. ✨
It was an informative walking tour with Ananth ji. It was nice to see Varanasi through a local’s lens. Really appreciated all the places he took me to and all the knowledge he shared. Since I was only one person on the tour, he even customized a few things based on what I wanted to see, eat or buy. Highly recommend Ananth and Guru Walks for your Varanasi walking tour.
We had an amazing experience with Anant on this walking tour in Varanasi. We spent more than two hours walking through the streets of the city, during which he explained in a very clear and engaging way the history and development of Varanasi, with a strong emphasis on its spiritual and religious significance. He also gave us great local recommendations, such as places to buy traditional sweets, lassi and fabrics, which made the experience even more complete and authentic. Anant is knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about his city. We would 100% do this tour again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Varanasi.
The walking tour of Varanasi with Anant ji was truly amazing. His vast knowledge, deep belief, and passion beautifully portray the soul of the city. Through this tour, my family and I experienced many unknown facts, traditions, and cultural aspects of Varanasi that we would have otherwise missed. It was an enriching and memorable experience, and I would definitely recommend Anant ji as your tour guide for exploring Varanasi.
