Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Varanasi including the Golden Temple






Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently not taking new bookings for day tours.
In Brief
From your starting point in Assi Ghat you will first visit the Bangali Tola, the birthplace of Rani Laxmibai, the queen of the Jhansi State in the 1800's.
Then you will go to Lonark Kund, a sacred pond in Varanasi where Hindu devotees come to worship, the city of Kurukshetra, and the Harischandra Ghat (Cremation Ghat) to watch the rituals of cremation.
Then, step into the narrow alleys full of life with their residents, businesses, temples, vegetable vendors, cows and bulls at the Kedar Ghat and the Dashaswamedh Ghat.
Take a break to have somem tea or lassi and some special snacks typical to Varanasi like chaat or other South Indian dishes..
After your break, visit the world-famous Vishwanath Temple or the Annapurna temple before enjoying your time walking down the narrow lanes of Vishwanath Gali, the area near the Golden temple, Khoya Gali and Kachori Gali.
You will walk towards the Mtillanikanka Ghat, also known as the burning ghat for cremation, to enjoy the traditional rituals before returning back to Dashaswamedh Ghat.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off( By Guide) - No transportation cost included.
- Bottled water
- Snacks (Lassi/Tea)
- Private tour
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Boat Ride
Departure Time
Morning departure between 5-7am Evening departure between 3-5pm
Departure Point
Your centrally located hotel or accommodation in Varanasi
Returns To
Returns to original departure point
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Booking Information
Cancellation Terms
Booking Terms and Conditions
Hotel Pickup
When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:
What if my hotel is not listed?
That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.
What if I have not yet booked a hotel?
Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.
What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?
Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you complete details and directions to the tour/activity departure point.
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