Death & Rebirth Experience by walk

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Varanasi, India

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Understand the spiritual significance of Varanasi’s cremation ghats during this private half-day “death and rebirth” walking tour through India’s sacred city on the Ganges. Learn about Hindu belief systems and the passage from birth to death to rebirth as you observe funeral rituals along Manikarnika Ghat. Tours also include a guided stroll through the bustling Old City and a visit to several local marketplaces.

Get off the beaten track and experience Varanasi as a local
Understand the city’s importance among India’s Hindu population
Learn about cremation rituals and why ashes are spread in the Ganges
Tours include a personalized pickup in front of any Varanasi hotel

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Private transportation
Professional Tour Guides
Coffee and/or Tea

Snacks

Water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Itinerary

Manikarnika Ghat

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Vatsala_T, Dec 2024

This experience takes you through Varanasi's history as well as gives one a magnified view of all the ghats and their significance.

Real Slice of India

NilaC, Jan 2024

Our guide was responsive to our wishes and we had enough time to really absorb the experience. It's a really thought provoking and amazing thing to do.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Guest, Greetings from the holy city Varanasi…! Thank you for taking your valuable time in sharing your kind feedback. It is always a pleasure to hear the words of appreciation from guests like you, who spare time out and write about Varanasi & our team. Hope to meet you again during your next visit. Regards Mukund Unique Experiences

Fantastic Experience

Sue_W, Dec 2023

This tour was amazing. We got to see everything we were expecting to at the cremation Ghat and our guide was so informative and patient and made the experience more than just a visual one. We learned so much. Seeing the city back streets and additional sites at night were also amazing and we cant say enough about the guide who made the experience what it was. Biggest tip I have given so far in India!!