Varanasi's free walking tour of spirituality and heritage

What will we visit on this tour?

• Meeting point:

  Girja Ghar, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, ...

  Girja Ghar, Ramapura Luxa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India

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  I will be standing in front of the hotel wearing a Guru Walk Tour t-shirt with a black cap. Meeting point: Main gate of St. Thomas Church

• 1
  Outside visit

  Nepali Temple

  The Nepali Temple in Varanasi is a replica of the famous Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu. There is evidence to suggest that the land was actually transferred by the ruler of Varanasi to the Nepalese king back in 1843. The temple offers magnificent views of Varanasi and the holy River Ganges.The temple presents a beautiful opportunity to observe and appreciate the art of Kama Sutra carved out of wood.

• 2
  Outside visit

  Manikarnika Ghat

  Manikarnika Ghat is a sacred cremation site located on the banks of the Ganges River in the holy city of Varanasi, India. The ghat is a popular and important Hindu pilgrimage site, where the remains of the dead are cremated and their souls are believed to ascend to the heavens. Every day, hundreds of people come to Manikarnika Ghat to witness the cremations and to pay their respects to the dead.

• 3
  Outside visit

  Kashi Chat Bhandar

  Kashi Chaat Bhandar is one of the famous shops of Varanasi. Kashi Chaat Bhandar is famous for its taste in the country and abroad. You will get to taste different types of chaat here. Kashi Chaat Bhandar has its own tomato chaat and potato tikki. Most famous for chaat. Kashi Chaat Bhandar is still retaining its old taste and flavours. Apart from this, the chaat found here is served in two leaves and in a kulhad. Due to which the taste of this chaat increases manifold.

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• 4
  Outside visit

  Dashashwamedh Ghat

  Dashashwamedh Ghat is thousands of years old. Dashashwamedh Ghat means the sacrifice of ten horses. The most important aspect of the Dashashwamedh Ghat is the evening, Ganga Arti, performed in every evening at 6.30 PM. The Arti is offered to Lord Shiva, Maa Ganga, Suryadev, Agnidev and Brahma. The Arti is performed by many Priests and the devotees as well at Gha

• 5
  Outside visit

  Vishwanath Gali

  Vishwanath Gali is famous for street shopping in Varanasi. A variety of items are sold in the bustling gali at affordable rates. One can easily find modern or traditional apparel, household items, home decor items, brass idols of deities, etc. The Gali is also well known for local snacks and sweets.

• 6
  Outside visit

  Khichdi baba ka Mandir

  This temple is of Saint Khichadi Baba. It’s the belief of the people of Kashi.. that here with the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Annapurna, not a single soul here sleeps hungry. The temple of Khichadi Baba is the living example of serving meals to the poors, pilgrims and people