To unlock the secrets and beauty of Varanasi, you'll definitely need a guide. We booked Karan through the recommendation of a friend and found him to be the best guide... read more on our tour of India. We had a little over 24 hours in Varanasi, and he was with us till well after sunset and before sunrise the next morning. His English is excellent. Karan shares not just the standard guidebook facts about Varanasi but also the stories of the culture and people that bring it to life. I highly recommend his tour of northern portion of Varanasi. He took us through many alleyways and buildings we would not have dared to venture on our own. Along the way, we had both the best lassi and best samosa I've ever had. Cannot recommend him enough.

  If you're looking for a guide in India, don't look further. Karan has gone out of his way to help me manage my way through omicron-struck India, and my search... read more for a good university to study in India. He went with me to Varanasi and the whole omicron wave caused quite a bit of trouble for me, which led me to having to organize/call many institutions by phone due to pcr-tests, quarantine and all those kinds of things, for which he's been a great relief and help, moreso than I can even write down here. Since both his Hindi and English are very good (I'm dutch and my hindi is very basic), and he's familiar with both western and Indian culture, he could help me breach the language barrier (which was bigger than I had anticipated) and get things done. This also helped to get in touch and talk to students at the Banaras Hindu University to find out more about the course there, which was the whole intention of my trip. Also he told and showed me a lot about indian culture which helped me see India in a way I couldn't have on my own. Another thing is that since he's a local here, he will prevent you from getting overcharged.

He is hospitable, organized (more than me), friendly, funny, intelligent/knowledgeable, earnest and above all, he loves to guide. A nice moment was when Karan asked a tandoori roti baker if I could hop on to the platform he was standing on, so I could peek over his shoulder to see how he made them in the oven (interesting process actually)... since he (Karan) knew I'm interested in food and cooking. I haven't done a regular tour with him, but I have no doubt it is equally as good.

Karan, I wish you all the best and really hope you can go back to guiding full-time despite of all the corona stuff.

Thanks for all your help.

  We were a group of 6 people from Mumbai. Karan organized everything well in advance. We did two of walking tours and morning boat ride.
He is... read more very well mannered, professional, knowledgeable and had lots of patience to answer all of our questions. Am not sure if Varanasi was same without him. Highly recommended. Thanks Karan to make our trip memorable.

  I wrote a trip review for Karan after my trip to Varanasi in 2018. I went back to India at the beginning of 2020 (prior to the lock down) and... read more absolutely had to go back to do another tour with Karan since we have kept in touch since my first trip. In my last review I stated how nice it was that I felt like I was leaving India with a new friend, and that has not changed. He is honest, kind, and extremely knowledgeable, and I cannot recommend his services highly enough. I place a lot of stock in who people are, and he is someone I value as a person.

Separately, as a woman who frequently travels alone, I feel safe with him. This feeling is worth a lot to me, so I encourage solo female travelers to consider his services if they are looking for a tour guide. You will feel like you're being cared for by a friend and you will learn a ton about India in the process. I love learning from him.

The next time you're in the northern part of India, do yourself a favor and book with him. He is well worth it.

  Experiencing Varanasi with Karan was great. He knows Varanasi and you will enjoy the tour. Highly recommended. There is so much to explore and Karan makes it possible in 2-3... read more days.

  We had a great day with Karan for our day tour in Varanasi. We started with a boat ride at sunrise, then went to Sarnath and finally had an amazing... read more walk in the heart of the city. Karan is very knowledgeable and professional and speaks an amazingly good English. He showed us the hidden gems of the city and offered us a fully immersive experience with the local people of Varanasi. We highly recommend him for any trip in and around Varanasi.