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Υou will have the chance to hear and play a classical indian instrument - Tabla, Tampura, Sitar, Harmonium, shruti or flute. How are we going to do that? First, we will take a closer look at the sound and the aesthetics of your chosen instrument, learn the music basics and information. And then, I am going to teach you how to play! You will soon realize the magic of a sound and it's vibration, and how it affects your mind, soul and body. A truly one-of-a-kind experience that will enrich your experience in Varanasi. What we will Offer You? An instrument of your choice will be provided to each of the participants during this experience. These are one-of-a-kind music instruments, handcrafted by the local people. No need to have any kind of musical education. In case you are a professional musician, this experience will only add to your repertoire.

Learn how to take fantastic photos without having to invest in an expensive camera with this private photography workshop, designed specifically for cell phone users. Your instructor will teach you all you need to know about phone photography, from getting your settings just right to composing the perfect shot, while taking you to some of Varanasi’s most photogenic locations.

Spend two days exploring the sights of Varanasi, without having to worry about getting lost in its meandering lanes, on this private tour of the city. You'll learn about Hindu traditions through visits to temples and Ganges River ghats, watch silk weavers in action, and take a trip out to Sarnath, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Note that accommodation is not included.

Discover the Spiritual and Artistic Heart of India in Varanasi! Welcome to Varanasi, the divine city where culture, art, and music intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of traditions and spirituality. As believers in the sacred origins of this city, we invite you to explore its rich cultural heritage and embark on a transformative journey of learning and understanding. Varanasi: A City Created by the Divine: According to legend, Varanasi was founded by Lord Shiva himself, making it a city steeped in mythological significance and divine energy. This belief has inspired centuries of artistic expression and cultural practices that continue to thrive in the city today. Art and Music in Hindu Culture: In Hindu culture, art is revered as a form of devotion and expression. Indian classical music, which traces its roots to the Samaveda, is considered a divine art form that has the power to uplift the soul and connect with the divine. Come and experience with us the incredible journey

Explore Varanasi’s Hindu mystic side with this private cultural tour. Highlights include an evening boat ride around Manikarnika Ghat, a short walk exploring the Walk Ghats of Kashi, and witnessing rituals performed by local Brahmins and sadhus along the River Ganges, including a Ganga Arti ceremony, where offerings are made to the river goddess.

Varanasi - also known as Kashi (City of Life) and Benares, the spiritual capital of India. It's a particularly auspicious place to die, since expiring here offers moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death), making Varanasi the beating heart of the Hindu universe. Most visitors agree it's a magical place. Visit the most important temples in Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Mother India Temple (Bharat Mata Mandir), Visit the the biggest Campus University in Asia Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Enjoy rickshaw (Tricycle) ride passing through the busy streets and bazaars of Varanasi. Witness the mesmerizing evening Áarti Ceremony' thanks giving ceremony to Mother Ganges. Enjoy the Morning Sunrise Boat Ride on Ganges and witness morning riverside rituals, Walk through the narrow old lanes of Varanasi. Enjoy traditional Silk Weaving art of Varanasi, Visit Sarnath where lord Buddha gave his first sermon.

Take away the stress from travel and enjoy the comfort and reliability of a private transfer between Varanasi International Airport (VNS) and your accommodation in Varanasi

The unique thing about Varanasi is its cultural, architectural and religious diversity. If you are done exploring the regular highlights of Varanasi and want to see hidden gems of city not like the regular touristic tours this half day sightseeing tour is the best option. We have hand crafted this Hidden Gems of Varanasi to offer you a rich heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy. 1. Experience the prominent yet unexplored destination of Varanasi with our English speaking guide on this sightseeing tour by car. 2. Get the glimpse of Ramnagar Fort & Shastri Home, Banaras Hindu University & Bharat Kala Bhawan, Tomb of Lal Khan & Alamgir Mosque, Shri Durga Temple & Assi Ghat along with other sites. 3. Indulge in conversations to understand vintage Varanasi, it's historic aspect, its culture, beliefs and local trivia to develop a great perspective of city. 4. Local Food Tasting (Complimentary)

Experience the essence of Varanasi in just two days with a perfectly curated tour for first-time visitors. Explore one of India’s holiest cities along the sacred Ganges River, guided by an expert who brings its history and culture to life. Visit iconic landmarks while uncovering the city's rich traditions, from its intricate architecture to its spiritual significance. Gain a deeper appreciation for Varanasi’s dynamic blend of ancient rituals and modern-day vibrancy.

Varanasi is home to many ritual sites and sacred temples. Take a private morning tour of Varanasi and explore the various ghats that line the sacred Ganges River. Take a boat ride down the river and observe the morning aarti ritual before heading to a neverending cremation ceremony. This tour is a good way to learn more about the Hindu religion and culture in India's spiritual capital.

With its riverside ghats, holy bathing areas, and Hindu temples, Varanasi’s Old Town is best explored from the water. With this combination boat and walking tour, you’ll see ghats and Hindu rituals along the Ganges riverbanks on an early-morning boat ride, and continue on a heritage walking tour through the southern parts of the Old Town to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other religious and cultural sights.

Whether you're a documentary filmmaker, a photographer, a journalist, or just someone who wants to get one-of-a-kind photos, you can benefit from the services of a local fixer, a person who knows local stories and where to find them. Your fixer will help you build a personal itinerary, customized to suit your specific needs and interests, and can arrange photoshoots just for you.

“The soul of India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages. Join us on this tour of villages surrounding Varanasi and you will experience the true essence of Indian culture. We have curated this offbeat tour as an opportunity to actually be among the village communities of India and get personal in-depth insights into their lifestyle and livelihood, which are hardly mentioned in a travel guidebook. See the life in rural India closely and experience the villagers, see how even today they have preserved their old culture and tradition for coming generations. Learn the basics of home cooking, ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, visit to a local school and spend time with rural kids. By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture, food and life of a local.

We are Varanasi-based Tour Operator with a Team of Local Experts. Our tour expert will give the best experience to the guest. In this tour you will see the famous Ganga Aarti which is a cultural ritual is a form of prayer, See How people Connect with GOD. Visit famous Manikarnika Ghat which is Burning Ghat. It is believed that people who cremeated here will be FREE from the CYCLE OF DEATH. Varanasi is a place full of History. Our Tour Expert will explain the Cultural and Historical details about the Event, and Ghats.

Varanasi’s tangle of streets are easy to get lost in, but taking a guided tour will help keep you on track. This private full-day tour starts with an early morning boat ride on the River Ganga, from where you’ll see people performing their morning rituals. Later, visit more of ancient Varanasi’s attractions, including Hindu temples, a Buddhist stupa at nearby Sarnath, and more.

✅ Experience the Sacred Triveni Sangam – Take part in or witness a traditional puja at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, a spiritually transformative moment believed to cleanse sins and bestow divine blessings. ✅ Visit Prayagraj’s Most Revered Landmarks – Explore iconic pilgrimage sites, including the ancient Bade Hanuman Temple, the legendary Akshayavat tree, and the historic Anand Bhavan, offering a perfect blend of spirituality, history, and culture. ✅ Guided by Local Experts – Our knowledgeable guides share deep insights into the city’s mythology, traditions, and rituals, enriching your experience with fascinating stories and lesser-known facts. ✅ Personalized & Immersive – Whether you prefer a serene spiritual experience or a deeper cultural dive, this tour can be customized to match your interests and pace.

If you have two days to experience Varanasi this program is perfectly adapted to your needs! From morning to night, for two full days, we will be your host, friend and guide, and together we will visit the most emblematic places of the city, known and unknown places, temples, bazaars, markets, ceremonies and rituals, stories and tales ... We will discover corners and alleys that are not in the guides and others that are not easily accessible to the public. Touring the city in our company you will feel at home. Are you coming with us?

See some of the most popular sites in India, plus some that aren’t on the typical tourist track, with this 6-day private Golden Triangle tour. Stop by Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur and tour them with your personal guide. Also head out to Chand Baori step well in Abhaneri village, where you can check out the ancient architecture and explore. Accommodation is up to you, giving you the freedom to choose any type of hotel in each city.

Varanasi is India’s spiritual where millions of pilgrims come to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River and perform funeral rituals. Take a private tour to the Mukti Bhavan, or Death Hotel, where people Hindu worshippers come to die and achieve salvation. Learn about the religious phenomenon and why old people who are expecting death come to embrace it in the holy land.

Varanasi- the most fascinating city, and seeing Varanasi, one can see as much of life here, as the whole India can show. The unique parts of my tours are not just a monuments, but also the life's & religious activities along bank side of River Ganga, the boat ride during sunrise, visit most of the important Ghats, walks in narrow alleys, visit of sacred temples, local markets, 2 Cremations Ground, Ashrams, to meet real Sadhu's and many more hidden wonders..

Experience Varanasi on a sunrise cruise on the Ganges River followed by visits to several temples during a half-day tour accompanied by a private guide. Ride in a boat from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat, observe a puja ceremony at Kashi Vishwanath temple, and visit two more temples for a comprehensive overview of one of the world’s oldest living cities. Includes traditional vegetarian breakfast, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Combine a visit to the evening aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges with a boat ride through town with this private, guided experience. You'll start with a boat ride, which will take you past the city's famous ghats, including the Manikarna Ghat, where cremations are held. You'll also witness the famous aarti, or evening prayer ceremony, right on the banks of the river.

Join our tour who seek to understand the spiritual heritage of the city and we will show you Varanasi's highlights all rolled into this three-day tour. We will do the boat ride on the river see all the ghat. this ride starts when the sun is just about to come up the horizon. then will visit the biggest cremation center of the world and very ancient temples in the old town. We will also visit Sarnath, the birthplace of the Buddhist religion where you see the stupa temple of buddha and national emblam antique piece of the world. You will be able to visit Ghat to witness the Aarti ceremony from the roof top. Best place to attend the aarti ceremony feel very energetic. We will also take a walk through India's largest spice market, flower market, perfume shop and famous food kachori street.

Explore the spiritual and pious city of Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon and one which remains as one of the four key sites of the Buddhist circuit. Explore Varanasi with a boat ride on the Ganges and a heritage walk of the oldest part of the city! Witness the Ganga Aarti, one of the most magical experiences (where the fire is used as an offering by the priests) of the city.