Explore Varanasi’s heritage
Overview
Varanasi is a place to experience as if you have been living there, and not a place to merely see as a tourist. My tour is a personalised private tour, where I am responsible for your experience. I do not outsource your tour to any other guide. I am a local whose family has been living here for over 500 years, and I take immense pride in having you experience this amazing part of the world.
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Vishalakshi Temple
- Entry/Admission - Meer Ghat
- Entry/Admission - Manikarnika Ghat
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dashashwamegh ghat, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Explore Varanasi’s heritage / splendor / history through a person who has his roots in this ancient city. I am Manjeet Sahani and my family for generations have lived in Varanasi. I love this great city and know every street / corner and the history / stories of Varanasi. My passion is to share this with you and let you have an authentic experience of Varanasi. You would be my guest in truest traditions of ours. I am a qualified guide and I will customize the program based on yours needs – few hours or a complete day or few days. I would be available always for you to make your trip the most memorable one. I am happy that there many who have experienced this and shared their appreciation. I would want you to be the next person. Look forward to that.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vishalakshi Temple, Mir Ghat, Varanasi 110002 India
We will walk through the bylanes of the old kashi town to reach this historical temple.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Meer Ghat, Ghats of Varanasi, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Indulge in the spectacular panoramic view of all the 84 ghats of Kashi.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple), Lalita Ghat, , Varanasi India
Built by the King of Nepal, using only teak wood. Purview the intricate erotic and historical carvings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India
The main ghat for the death rituals of the Hindu for thousands of years.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Panchganga Ghat, Varanasi India
Visit the Alamgir mosque built in the Mughal era.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Perhaps the most sacred of the Hindu temples. Must visit if you are in Varanasi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bhans Phatak, Chowk Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Visit the famous flower market.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Madanpura, Tilbhandeshwer, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Visit the artisans market for the centuries old weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manmandir Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
See the sages of Kashi here.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dashashwamegh ghat, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Explore Varanasi’s heritage / splendor / history through a person who has his roots in this ancient city. I am Manjeet Sahani and my family for generations have lived in Varanasi. I love this great city and know every street / corner and the history / stories of Varanasi. My passion is to share this with you and let you have an authentic experience of Varanasi. You would be my guest in truest traditions of ours. I am a qualified guide and I will customize the program based on yours needs – few hours or a complete day or few days. I would be available always for you to make your trip the most memorable one. I am happy that there many who have experienced this and shared their appreciation. I would want you to be the next person. Look forward to that.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vishalakshi Temple, Mir Ghat, Varanasi 110002 India
We will walk through the bylanes of the old kashi town to reach this historical temple.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Meer Ghat, Ghats of Varanasi, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Indulge in the spectacular panoramic view of all the 84 ghats of Kashi.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nepali Temple (Kathwala Temple), Lalita Ghat, , Varanasi India
Built by the King of Nepal, using only teak wood. Purview the intricate erotic and historical carvings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Manikarnika Ghat, Ghasi Tola Road, Varanasi 221001 India
The main ghat for the death rituals of the Hindu for thousands of years.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Panchganga Ghat, Varanasi India
Visit the Alamgir mosque built in the Mughal era.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple), Lahori Tola, Varanasi 221001 India
Perhaps the most sacred of the Hindu temples. Must visit if you are in Varanasi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bhans Phatak, Chowk Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Visit the famous flower market.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Madanpura, Tilbhandeshwer, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
Visit the artisans market for the centuries old weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Manmandir Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001, India
See the sages of Kashi here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Prevention is better than cure so I would like to follow Covid-19 precautions
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Philip S
November 2019
My wife and I spent a month in India. We are from Canada. Manjeet's guided tour of Varanasi was the highlight of our entire trip. We were picked up at our hotel and brought out for a wonderful breakfast followed by a boat ride on the Ganges river. Manjeet was born and raised in Varanasi so he rea...
My wife and I spent a month in India. We are from Canada. Manjeet's guided tour of Varanasi was the highlight of our entire trip. We were picked up at our hotel and brought out for a wonderful breakfast followed by a boat ride on the Ganges river. Manjeet was born and raised in Varanasi so he really knows the place well. One of the best aspects of his guided tour was his abstinence from trying to get us to buy things. He told us if we were looking for something he would assist us then left it at that. As anyone who has traveled in India will know. It is a continuous onslaught of people trying to get you to buy things. You definitely will not regret taking a tour with him.aravinda_jali
November 2019
Manjeet is really a great tour guide. Reliable and on time, every time. He will arrive at specified location bit early and will be waiting for you. Clear communication. Being born and bought up in old Kashi area he knows it very very well and navigation is effortless. (Otherwise its very confusi...
Manjeet is really a great tour guide. Reliable and on time, every time. He will arrive at specified location bit early and will be waiting for you. Clear communication. Being born and bought up in old Kashi area he knows it very very well and navigation is effortless. (Otherwise its very confusing anyone new there). Tour itself is very good. Food location choices are superb. He will discuss and tailor as per your needs as well. Had an excellent 4 days. Definitely recommend him for your Varanasi visit. Lastly he is an excellent photographer....DSLR, point and shoot or just mobile... no issues.BlaiseA24
November 2019
We have been for one whole week with Manjeet and he allowes us to discover Varanasi in a real truth and deep way. His kindness, his precision about the time, his reliable informations were some of the tools we loved. I warmly recommande his tour and whish him the very best, as we wish the readers...
We have been for one whole week with Manjeet and he allowes us to discover Varanasi in a real truth and deep way. His kindness, his precision about the time, his reliable informations were some of the tools we loved. I warmly recommande his tour and whish him the very best, as we wish the readers to encounter him.CarolinaV507
October 2020
A very valuable and informative tour! We really enjoyed walking the streets of Varanasi with such knowledgeable and professional guide. Manjeet is also very friendly and a great photographer! I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to explore in depth this amazing city!
A very valuable and informative tour! We really enjoyed walking the streets of Varanasi with such knowledgeable and professional guide. Manjeet is also very friendly and a great photographer! I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to explore in depth this amazing city!David H
February 2020
Manjeet was recommended by a college friend of mine who has been to India numerous times. Manjeet replied to our inquiries in a timely manner and we were able to secure our dates with him. He is a native of Varanasi and knows all the ins and outs of the city. He took us thru hidden passage ways a...
Manjeet was recommended by a college friend of mine who has been to India numerous times. Manjeet replied to our inquiries in a timely manner and we were able to secure our dates with him. He is a native of Varanasi and knows all the ins and outs of the city. He took us thru hidden passage ways and we got to see how the locals live. He is knowledgeable with its culture and history. He got us great seats for the evening Aarti Ceremony and we were deeply moved by it. The morning sunrise boat ride was dreamy. We were so pleased to have contacted him and really got to experience the authentic Varanasi. It was one of our most favorite places to visit now we have completed our northern India tours. Manjeet is also a great photographer. He taught us a few tricks on our iPhone 11 Pro camera and he took some amazing photos of us as well. I highly recommend anyone who is visiting Varanasi to use his guiding service. Thank you Manjeet for the great memories.HollyMayWarren
January 2020
This tour was very enlightening. Manjeet had some beautiful things to say about the mentality / way of viewing life in Varanasi which was powerful to hear- I have been reflecting on it a lot. He takes great photos (weather/season permitting) and will take you wherever you want to go. His manner i...
This tour was very enlightening. Manjeet had some beautiful things to say about the mentality / way of viewing life in Varanasi which was powerful to hear- I have been reflecting on it a lot. He takes great photos (weather/season permitting) and will take you wherever you want to go. His manner is gentle and patient, and his English is perfect.