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Private Walking Tour of Northern Bazaars and Varanasi Alleys
Private Walking Tour of Northern Bazaars and Varanasi Alleys
Private Walking Tour of Northern Bazaars and Varanasi Alleys
For KrisFlyer members only
Highlights
This tour takes you across the city of Varanasi like a local. Every aisle of this city has a different tale of its own. It's said that it’s the gallis (lanes) of Varanasi, too narrow for traffic roads is something that holds the charm of the old city. Don’t worry about getting lost because sooner or later you will end up in front of the river or on the main street. Feel free to pick up some souvenirs as you enjoy the streets of Varanasi. Walkthrough the main chowk often known as the traditional business square of the city and peep inside the shops and lives of people of Thatheri Bazaar, the metal crafters’ household goods market. Visit the various Saree shops and don't miss the famous 'Benarasi Saree'. Pay a visit to Panchganga Ghat, the embankment of the Five Rivers and if there is time the walk concludes at the temple to the fearsome Kal Bhairava aspect of Shiva, where locals and pilgrim alike pay their respect to the deity as the Eternal Judge of the City.
Itinerary
Assi Ghat
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWelcome to one of the most sacred places for Hinduism, Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi, situated at the assemblage of Ganges and Assi rivers. This ghat is a sacred place as pilgrims offer prayers to a huge Shiva lingam placed under a peepal tree after bathing in the river.The guests meet our representative at this point where they will be lead to the old town for shopping.Varanasi
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOld town of Varanasi - The city of temples is as old as our Indian Mythology. The city still hold its old cultural alleys and stall owners who have not moved from their selling places since years.The guide will take you through these alleys and help our guests shop the best local items from these markets.Godowlia
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThatheri Market - Thathera literally meaning 'smith' is a market that is famous for Metal and Brass Work. The locality has a large number of brass smiths that gives the market its name. A range of metalwork techniques has been perfected here to produce household objects and images of gods and goddesses.Panchganga Ghat
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIt is one of the famous of the 88 ghats in Varanasi which is the embankment of the Five holy Rivers. The five holy rivers are the Ganges, Saraswati, Yamuna, Kirana, and Dhupapapa.raaj tea shop
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIf there is time the walk concludes at the temple to the fearsome Kaal Bhairava Temple which is one of the ancient temples of Lord Shiva that can be found in Varanasi. This temple has a strong link with the history and culture of the city.
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AUD 51.27
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