Shri Vishalakshi Mata Shaktipeeth Temple, Kashi

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Varanasi: Hidden Secrets of Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

Varanasi: Hidden Secrets of Vibrant Tradition (Guided Tour)

Discover the most important historical and religious sites of Varanasi on a guided walking tour. Visit the Ghats, crematorium, temples, narrow streets, markets, and popular food stalls, as well as less touristic spots that are key to understanding the reality of modern Varanasi Learn about the history of the city and its religious significance. Visit the Vishalakshi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Divine Mother, Adi Shakti. Continue to the Nepali Temple, also known as the Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir, dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Visit the Manikarnika Ghat, one of the holiest cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts (Ghats), alongside the river Ganges. In Hinduism, death is considered a gateway to another life marked by the result of one's karma. It is believed that a human's soul attains moksha, and hence breaks the cycle of rebirth when cremated here. End your tour at the Manikarnikeshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Lord Vishnu, devotees who take a bath in Manikarnika and worship Manikarnikeshwar will not see mother’s womb again, meaning there will be no rebirth. After that we will be back to meeting point from where we started the tour.

Tourist Guide English & Spanish Varanasi/Benares

Tourist Guide English & Spanish Varanasi/Benares

Boat ride on the Ganges River at dawn Without a doubt, one of the magical moments of Varanasi will be taking a boat ride on the Ganges River as the sun rises. We will have to get up quite early but sleep will be forgotten when we contemplate the ghats first thing in the morning, when the city awakens and numerous Hindu faithful go down to the river to take ritual baths. On the ghats we will see people meditating and doing yoga in groups or alone. Without a doubt, the view of Varanasi from the river will remain etched in our hearts. Varanasi Old Town Walking Tour We will visit from a traditional gym or Akhara, which follows very ancient training practices, to the vegetable market in the old city or we will have a cup of masala tea while they explain the applications of aromatherapy and essential oils. We will stop at some important temples in the city, such as the Golden Temple, the most important for Hindus, the Nepalese temple, with its carvings representing scenes from the Kamasutra, the temple of Hanuman, the monkey god, and other very interesting temples in Varanasi. . We will also walk through the two ghats where the cremations of deceased Hindus take place (Manikarnika ghat and Raja Harishchandra ghat) as well as the Kedar ghat, the second most important ghat for pilgrims to take ritual baths. We will also visit one of the 270 workshops where the famous silk fabrics of Varanasi, some of the best in all of India, are made on handlooms, following Mughal designs. And, of course, if you feel like having a delicious lassi in a clay cup, we will stop at one of the best places in the city. 1. Lolark Kund. 2. Durga Mandir Navigation. 3. Mata Anandomayi Ashram. 4. Jain Temple 5. Kashi kamkotisher Temple 6. Shav Shiva Kali Mandir. 7.Tara Bari Mandir. 8. Purana Durga Bari. 9. Chousatti Mandir. 10. Nav Grah Mandir. 11. City center. 12. Vishalakshi Mandir. 13. Dharm Kund. 14.Hanuman Mandir. 15. Old town. 16.Refreshes the old Ayurvedic home. 17. Flower market 18. Blue lassi. 14. Local Market Boat ride on the Ganges River at dawn Without a doubt, one of the magical moments of Varanasi will be taking a boat ride on the Ganges River as the sun rises. We will have to get up quite early but sleep will be forgotten when we contemplate the ghats first thing in the morning, when the city awakens and numerous Hindu faithful go down to the river to take ritual baths. On the ghats we will see people meditating and doing yoga in groups or alone. Without a doubt, the view of Varanasi from the river will remain etched in our hearts.

Varanasi Walking and Heritage Tour

Varanasi Walking and Heritage Tour

Varanasi is a city older than of what you can imagine. It is known to be the original ground created by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is also a Centre of learning and civilization for over 3000 years now and was one of the first major urban settlements in the middle Ganges valley. Varanasi is known for Several things specially Temple, Ganga Ghats, Boat, Architecture, Language, food, drinks, arts , culture, Silk Saree, Tiny Small street that all you will experience in this tour. Lets Give me an opportunity to make you fell all these.

Food Tour: Highlights Tour with Tasting &Sunset in Varanasi

Food Tour: Highlights Tour with Tasting &Sunset in Varanasi

Street food in Varanasi is as elaborate as the city's history. And Varanasi is as old as time itself. Since Aryan culture is found in the holy city, meat and beef is not that common and vegetarian cuisine is mostly followed with some exceptions due to Muslim habitations. The food of Varanasi is influenced by nearby states including Bihar and West Bengal, which has been given a different flavour by the locals of the city. Unless one savours the culinary treats of Banaras, a trip is incomplete. Food is a quintessential part of the Varanasi's culture. Being frequented by hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists throughout the year, the city's cuisine is a spin-off between the new and the old, the modern and the old-fashioned. A few handpicked locations and special treats will tickle your taste buds while you're in Varanasi. Here are some popular places for Varanasi street food that you must try if you ever visit the city: The tour will begin at 2:00 PM, and the first stop is Kashi Chat. After exploring the ghat, your guide will take you to try the first dish, in our next destination, Madhur Jalpan grid, where we will try Pori Sabzi, a street, poori sabzi. Hot and crispy poori or kachori is stuffed with dal and served with spicy potato gravy. Then, we will move forward; it is time to taste some of the famous sweets of Varanasi. Try Jalebi, a treat made from deep-fried batter. Then, taste shahi turka, an Indian bread pudding, at the shop. Both food items are served crispy and hot, with lots of syrup. Afterward, you will be served a lassi in an earthenware glass at the Baba lassi shop. Lassi is a yogurt drink. Flavored with cardamom and garnished with pistachios, fresh cream, and a few drops of rose water. You can also try several other Indian sweets. Varanasi is famous for aloo tikki chaat, potato patties with chickpea curry garnished with green chutney, and pani puri, a hollow snack stuffed with different filings. Finally, you can try the best chewing paan in Varanasi after tasting all these delicious street foods.

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