Our Tours
We have a unique way of meeting your adventurous expectations!
Heritage Walk: The Mysterious Backstreets
Duration: It will take approx. 3.5- 4 hrs.
This trail takes you through the meandering narrow alleys, which whisper the stories from past, old ruined splendorous palaces, myriad temples, busy markets, havelis (mansions), scenic views from beautiful balconies, architectural marvels…and from short rendezvous with localites till the emotional feelings of last rites at maha-shmashana or the Great Cremation Grounds. You will be mesmerized with this hidden sensuous nature of Kāshi, the original hub of art, culture, music, dance, education, philosophy & spirituality.
We will pass via unbeaten paths which lead to the ghats which have been witness of Bhakti- movement or the devotional movement in 16th century, ghats which are venerated because the pilgrims wash their lifetime sins and also sins from their all the previous births too.
Soul of Kashi: Traditional Banaras
Duration: It will take approx. 3.5- 4 hrs.
Ever heard about a female-warrior, who was termed as “male” because of her bravery..? Or a saint, who was born with all the teeth in his mouth and enchanted Rām Rām instead of crying..?
No..? Ok, let’s visit to those places & listen the stories of these amazing personalities and also visit an akhada (a traditional wrestling ground) from16th century, a water-pumping station from British-Raj and the Mughal-area which is famous for traditional silk-weaving, where you get the opportunity to see the weavers working on 300 years old handlooms. A Jain-temple, belonging to Jain-religion (a very non-violent community), the biggest widow-ashram in the city, old ruined palace of King of Varanasi, traditional idol-making by Bengali artisans and so many such other attractions. This walk is full of vivid aspects & hidden facets of Varanasi.
Temple Tour: Unfolding The Layers of Hinduism
Duration: It will take approx. 3.5- 4 hrs.
This tour takes you to the city of temples which is Varanasi. So, this tour has been especially tailored to give an idea to the visitors that how so many different schools of philosophy have been co-existed in the vast fold of Hinduism. From the temple of Lord Vishwanath (Lord of the world, as Shiva is known in this city) in University campus, venerated monkey temple dedicated to Hanuman (the monkey faced God), Durga temple dedicated to Goddess of power, prosperity & fertility, Manas temple where you see that whole epic of Ramayana has been engraved on the walls and thus the temple itself sings the larger-than-life story of Lord Rāma.
Meanwhile the guests get the chance to pass through the famous lavishly green University, Banaras Hindu University and witness the busy life of people in the city.
Sarnath Tour: Compassion & Enlightenment
Duration: It will take approx. 4.5- 5 hrs.
Sarnath or Isipattana (in Pali language) is one of the four most sacred places for Buddhists because Buddha had given his first sermon after getting enlightenment and turned the wheel of Dhamma to spread his message around the world.
Archaeological ruins, Buddhist monasteries and Dhamekh stupa from 3rd century BC till 12th century AD reveal you the history of Isipattana.
The Srilankan temple, where whole life of Lord Buddha has been painted on the walls, will leave you mesmerized. Deer park & 80 feet tall image of Buddha all provide a real peaceful atmosphere to be the place of meditation and deserves the compassion of Buddha.
This small town is enshrined with numerous temples from all those different countries which follow Buddhism by-en-large. So, to experience the aura of enlightenment & compassion of Buddha, Sarnath is a perfect destination for you.
Morning Boat-Ride
Boat-ride is one of the most essential activities to do in Varanasi. Boating in the morning starts with arti-ceremony or worshiping of Ganga, then ‘subah-i-Banaras’ which is live classical music programme at Asi-ghat every morning. It is followed by a Yoga-class which is free for everyone. During boat-ride you feel the beauty & serenity of this divine river, bathing people, enchanting of mantras, tiny lamps floating on water, yoga on steps, joyous children, meditating people & sadhus..all these make an amazing atmosphere. Also you see those famous ghats & bamboo parasols, which are like signature of the scenic banks of Ganga in Varanasi. Early mornings are so beautiful & mesmerizing that is incomparable from anywhere in the world.
Evening Boat-Ride
Boat-riding in the evening has a different charm with scarlet sun, vermilion clouds, slowly darkening sky, twinkling earthen-lamps on Ganga waters, worshiping pilgrims and all this scenic beauty concludes with the majestic arti-ceremony at Dashashwamedh-ghat where you see people merged in the smell of incense, camphor & herbs and this whole divinity of the ceremony.
Boat riding in the evening brings you to a completely different feeling of all these happenings of ‘joie de vivre’ as well as impermanence of life at burning ghats. These ghats are so amazing that one feels that he witnesses everything of life from birth till death and many rituals, things in between. So, these ghats really give the meaning to this city of being ‘the city of life & death’.
