Varanasi Heritage Walk: Ghats, Temples & Hidden Alleys

Curious travelers won't want to miss this half-day heritage tour of Varanasi. Avoid getting lost in the maze of streets or getting sick from eating at the wrong places. On this small-group tour (max 10), you'll be taken to some of the best ghats, temples, markets & hidden lanes, all while tasting local snacks at some of the best, cleanest, and most interesting food spots that you might not find independently. ITINERARY: 1. Meet in the Afternoon - Taste refreshing Thandai and then head to Dashashwamedh Ghat to see pilgrims performing holy rituals. 2. Walk Along Ghats - Next, explore famous ghats and their surroundings. Observe various activities and life on ghats. 3. See Cremation Ground - Visit the burning ghat (Manikarnika ghat) and see Hindu's holy cremation rituals closely. 4. Visit the Old Varanasi - Head to see hidden alleyways, temples, markets, and heritage homes from inside in the oldest areas of Varanasi. 5. Taste local snacks - Enjoy famous Banarasi paan, sweets, lassi, local tea, and Samosa during the walk in old Varanasi.