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4-hours tour of Varanasi: Temples with Classical Dance & Ganges Aarti

Varanasi, India
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Gain access to a local's home in Varanasi to taste authentic Indian cooking during this half-day tour. With the input and insight from a local cook, you'll learn much more about Indian cooking than you would simply eating at local restaurants. Learn to make Masala chai and snack on pakodas, then take lessons on pulao, daal (lentils), eggplant, raita, roti (flat Indian bread), vegetables, and halwa for dessert. Sit down to eat your meal with your fellow classmates and chef/teacher.
  • Included hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water to keep you hydrated
  • Local family chefs lead the class
  • All food and tastings included for a true taste of Indian cooking

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop
  • English-speaking live guide
  • All transportation by tuk-tuk
  • • Food and drinks
  • • Gratuities (recommended)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We Pick from any hotel located in Varanasi

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Durga Temple

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

2

Bharat Mata Temple

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Assi Ghat

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Assi Ghat

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • • In certain of these temples phones or any electronic device is not allowed, hence request you not to carry it.
  • • Shoes and slippers must be removed at all the places (they will be deposited at a safe place)
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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From $41.60

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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