Overview
Are you coming to Varanasi for a short time and don't have many hours to experience the city? Here's the perfect tour for everyone who wants to see the highlights of Kashi's magical mornings. Join the daily private tours with us.
From the sacred Ganges river you will witness local life, rituals and morning ceremonies as you stroll the ghats and marvel at a dreamy sunrise ... I will be your host, friend and guide to bring you a true Benares experience. Are you in?
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local transportation
Bottled water
Boat ride
All fees and/or taxes
Tips
Arrival-Departure transportation to the airport
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
"contacting by phone call or message"
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Dasaswamedh Ghat
2 hours
Before dawn rise I will picking you up from your hotel and then we will start our boat ride from Varanasi's main and busiest ghat: Dashashwamedh Ghat. From the boat you will enjoy a magical sunrise over the Ganges. You will feel overwhelmed by the beauty of the sunrise and the magic light that bathes the historical palaces and temples on the banks of the river as well. During the trip, you will also enjoy, for sure, witnessing local life and photographing the vibrant activity, full of colour and tradition, on the ghats: pilgrims and locals taking the sacred bath, praying, doing ceremony, doing laundry, shadus, babas… Also you can observe from the water the sacred rituals around death that take place in Manikarnika Ghat, the principal crematorium of the city. Life &death, tradition & local culture... A gift for senses. Are you in?
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Manikarnika Ghat
4 hours
After a short snap at your hotel and a good breakfast, I will pick you up again and we will continue exploring Varanasi. We begin the second part of the tour at Manikarnika: where death is celebrated.
Above the main burning ghat of Varanasi, one of the holiest cremation sites along the Ganges River, from the best place to observing and photographing, while songs of repentance and the smoke engulf the area and the corpses are cremated for the Eternal peace, I will explain to you in detail about the Hindu sacred rituals of death.
After that, we will head to the old town to discover the small and colourful alleys of the centre, historical palaces, sacred temples, traditional ashrams, bazaar and local markets, local culture, tradition and people. Let yourself go and enjoy this hike that will sometimes feel like a journey back in time!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Sunrise & Morning Down Town, Walking Tour. Daily Tour
Can I cancel Sunrise & Morning Down Town, Walking Tour. Daily Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local transportation
- Bottled water
- Boat ride
What's not included?
- Tips
- Arrival-Departure transportation to the airport
Which places does it visit?
It visits Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Japanese, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Streetwise Varanasi Tours - Day Tours
