Private Varanasi Tours

Every evening the Ganga Aarti ritual ceremony is carried out by priests on the Ghats (River Banks) to honor the holy Ganga, that is considered the holiest of all rivers in Hindu mythology.

The intense devotional ceremony is quite the spectacle with the loud blaring of shells, ringing of bells, singing of hymns and clanging of brass cymbals. It is a must-do Varanasi travel activity.

One of the truly unforgettable experiences in Varanasi is to witness the sunrise from one of the Ghat (embankments) on the Ganges River.

As per Hindu traditions the sunrise time when the first rays of the Sun hit the earth is a pious time for religious rituals, as we worship lord Sun, devotees of god Sun and mother Ganges perform their daily rituals at the beak of dawn on the river.

You get into a boat at just before sunrise to witness the rituals and take an hour long ride on the river going by the different ghats (embankments) to witness the customs and rituals.

Varanasi is a fascinating city which been around for centuries all together and every nook and corner  with a millions tales to tell, the maze of narrow lanes of the old city around the Ganges offer an intriguing cultural experience.

A bespoke walking tour of this ancient city visiting the tucked away corners with a local guide is one well worth experience.

On account of being a holy site that has over the centuries attracted millions of tourists from all parts of the world, the city has become an amazingly diverse melting pot of culinary traditions.

You shouldn’t miss the Kachori sabzi, Aloo Kachori, Baati Choka, Chena Dahi Vada, Choora Matar, Laaiya Channa and dozens of other delicacies offered here.

10 km from Varanasi lies SARNATH, the place where Buddha offered his first sermon (Maha Dharm Chakra Parivartan) to his disciples after attaining Nirvana at Bodh Gaya, is Sarnath.

The site is now one of Buddhism’s holiest sites.