Heritage Walk in Varanasi is one of the oldest walking tours in existence in Varanasi and offers a number of experiences within the city limits. If you’re looking for an educational and exciting way to explore the Indian city, you might want to check them out.
Tours include narrow lane tours through back alleys, temple walks and exploration of Varanasi’s Old City, along with food walks and more. You can participate in a rickshaw tour of the city, tour the numerous bazaars in town or even sign up for a photography tour of Varanasi’s greatest sites. All the while, you’ll be guided by an experienced local who will regale you with historical facts and fun anecdotes from the history of the region.
Some of the highlights of these tours include the Thatheri bazaar, the Dharara mosque and the famous Chowk street market. You can even book a boat ride on the Ganges if your legs aren’t feeling up to a long stroll. One of the more popular walks is the Learning and Burning Tour. Varanasi has areputation for being a city where many citizens of India travel in order to die. The belief is dying in the city is the only way to achieve moksha. The tour allows you to visit the Ashrams where the holy men of the city live, along with the cremation grounds and the Lonark Kund, a sacred pond.
Each tour offered through the Heritage Walk in Varanasi is unique, and a perfect way to explore the city streets and exciting attractions. Check out the website for more information on tours available and how to book your own.
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