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Varanasi Free Heritage Walk

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Ranjan
Registered on October 07, 2019

Hello everyone! I am Ranjan from Varanasi and I am working as a tour guide in this city. I finished my university in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and I have 4 years experience as a guide in Varanasi. I love exploring my city and meeting new people, and I am very friendly and passionate about my job. My hobbies are reading business magazines, travel magazines and looking at world heritage sites. If you come to Varanasi and want to explore this city with the eyes of a local, I invite you to join my tours. Thank you!

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

Hello, Namaste Varanasi or traditionally known as Kashi (meaning light), is believed to be the oldest city on the planet standing today. We have seen people coming to Varanasi with high hopes and expectations, but most of the time we feel that they are leaving Varanasi without understanding the true essence of the city and its glorious past and spiritual history. Did you know that in ancient history people dreamed of dying only in Varanasi and nowhere else? Varanasi has been the most important place for people seeking liberation and enlightenment, even Buddha became enlightened very close to Varanasi. This free tour is a trip to explore Varanasi in its true sense. This free tour will enrich and change your perspective of the city, and will make your trip to Varanasi truly special. This activity includes: -Friendly guide -Hidden places -Great conversations -Unforgettable experience

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Birla Tower Building Badadeo Rd Harha...
    Birla Tower Building Badadeo Rd Harha Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 221001 India
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    Hotel Ganges Grand, Godoaliya, Varanasi. Guide will be there 10 minutes prior to Tour Time.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Dashashwamedh Ghat

    One of the oldest Ghat of Varanasi. And it is also a heart of City , where you can enjoy the evening. Arti ceremony of Ghat is famous all over the world.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Nepali Temple

    Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, also known as the Nepali Mandir. Kanthwala Mandir and Mini Khajuraho (Kanthwala in Hindi means wooden), is one of the oldest and most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Constructed in the 19th century A.D by the King of Nepal, the temple is made of terracotta, stone and wood and is replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.

  • 3
    Free admission
    Manikarnika Ghat

    The “Kashi Vishwanath ki Nagri”, as Varanasi is famously called is known for Manikarnika Ghat when it came to the stories of birth and death. The ghat is also known as Maha Shamshana because here the death is celebrated at every hour, at every moment. It is said that the smoke of the fire here never goes to rest. On average, approximately 180-200 bodies are cremated here every day. Remorseful chants of “Ram Naam Satya Hai” – (true is the name of Lord).

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Khichdi baba ka Mandir
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Kachori Gali

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

11 ratings
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4.0
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3.5
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3.5
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4.0
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Elena 12 Apr 2023
Bilbao

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2023
Interesting tour explaining the different cultures in the city and visiting some places related to them. To understand how people think and what they believe.
Giordano 20 Mar 2023
Galbiate

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Travelled in group - Mar 2023
Il guru è stato professionale, simpatico e molto disponibile anche su eventuali nostre preferenze di informazioni o luoghi da conoscere. Ha mostrato delle vie e dei dettagli della città non sempre famosi. Aspetti negativi: Non un tour economico sicuramente, 1000 rupie a persona per due ore è nettamente al di sopra della media. Un po' difficile seguire le spiegazioni per inglese non perfetto, per la pronuncia
Klas 16 Nov 2022

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2022
Tour was alright. I had almost none precis knowledge about Hinduism and with this tour I've learned some very basic knowledge. Tour is listed as a free walking tour but when you get the booking confirmation your are informed that the minimum contribution to give is 1000 rupies.
Lars 14 Nov 2022
Niel

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2022
Hi, We had a verry good experience. A perfect introducing and welcome to Varanasi. Jain was a nice, friendly and honest local guide with a lot of knowledge. Thanks and greetings Lars & tara
Sergio 09 Oct 2022
León

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2022
no hacen el tour. Timo
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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