Varanasi's Hidden Alleys Adventure

Explore the age-old city of Varanasi with me on our exclusive Alleyways Adventure! Let's stroll through narrow lanes where the ancient culture, traditions, and unique vibes of this historic city shine brightly.

Experience details

• Destination

  Varanasi

• Category

  Off the beaten track

• Duration

  3 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Private guide • A/C Car • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Hotel Ganges Grand - Varanasi

• Godowlia

  The times square of Varanasi, where we will start this walk. We will gather here to talk about the city in a short and it's History and then we will enter into the streets from here.

• Bhuteshwar Mahadev Temple

  A small Hindu Temple where we will stop for a brief talk on Hindu religion and try to understand the Concept of God and Religion in Hinduism in a nutshell.

• An Old Shiva Temple

  We will enter into a very old Shiva temple, which is not used by the people much, but has a very good view of the river Ganga From its balcony. Let's.talk about Hindu culture more here and the history of a queen without whom Varanasi is incomplete.

• A Palace from Inside.

  We will enter into one of those small residential houses, located on the bank of Ganges. This is the chance to see and talk about the traditional architecture of an old house.

• A South Indian Temple

  We will reach out to a Temple which is a best example of a South Indian Temple Architecture. Now is the time to talk about and understand different types of Temples in India, and Cultural Diversity in Varanasi.

• A Local Traditional Gym

  Further in the route we will enter into a small palace which has a beautiful Hindu Temple and a small Akhada,

• Weavers Houses

  Now we will cross through the small area where Silk weavers live and here we may get a chance to see the Silk weaving on Handloom in the houses of these poor silk weavers.

Select your local guide

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• Anish Jha

  Your Varanasi Local Guide

  Anish Jha

  5.0

  1 reviews

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  English
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide
  • A/C Car
  • Kids join for free

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

• JeffAbout local Anish JhaDecember 8, 2024
  5.0

  Best guide ever

  "Whenever my husband and I travel to new cities around the world, we hire guides to showcase the city we’re in, and to teach us about its history and culture. In all of our travels, Anish ranks number... show more