Assi to Manikarnika Walking Tour: Varanasi Ghats & Lanes
Assi to Manikarnika Walking Tour: Varanasi Ghats & Lanes
Varanasi Spiritual Walk
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✅ What Makes This Tour Unique
Discover Varanasi on a deep, immersive walk from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat, covering the city's most sacred riverfront and its hidden narrow lanes. This experience blends spirituality, history, culture, and real local life—something no car tour can offer.
✅ Walk through Varanasi’s iconic ghats—from peaceful Assi to the eternal flames of Manikarnika
✅ Experience living traditions like yoga, morning rituals, and temple heritage
✅ Explore hidden alleys that reveal ancient stories, local homes, shrines, and daily life
✅ Witness powerful spiritual sites including the Harishchandra and Manikarnika cremation grounds
✅ See royal and architectural treasures such as Chet Singh Fort, Darbhanga Palace & Peshwa-era ghats
✅ Understand the soul of Kashi through legends of saints, poets, kings, and divine myths
✅ Perfect for photography & culture lovers, offering unmatched sunrise, riverfront, and heritage views
Itinerary
Assi Ghat
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBegin your walk at the southernmost ghat of Varanasi, known for Subah-e-Banaras, morning rituals, and the serene confluence of Assi and Ganga. A perfect start to feel the spiritual rhythm of Kashi.Tulsi Ghat(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeVisit the sacred place where saint-poet Tulsidas composed the Ramcharitmanas. Explore its peaceful riverfront, akharas, and cultural significance.Kedar Ghat(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWalk through the colorful steps leading to the Kedareshwar Temple. Absorb the devotional atmosphere and South Indian architectural style.Harishchandra Ghat(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWitness one of Varanasi’s ancient cremation ghats, associated with King Harishchandra and the concept of truth, dharma, and liberation.Chet Singh Ghat(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSee the historic Chet Singh Fort, once a powerful stronghold during the battle with the British. Enjoy views of the riverfront and its royal past.Raja Ghat(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAdmire the Maratha-era architecture of Raja Rao Balaji’s 1720 Peshwa Haveli. A quiet, scenic place perfect for photography and peaceful walking.Dasaswamedh Ghat(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeMarvel at the majestic Darbhanga Palace with its royal balconies overlooking the Ganges—one of the most photogenic spots in Varanasi.Dasaswamedh Ghat
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeExperience the vibrant heart of Varanasi where legends of Lord Brahma meet the city’s famous Ganga Aarti and spiritual energy.Meer Ghat(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWalk through Mir Ghat, known for its ancient temples and narrow winding lanes that showcase the traditional lifestyle of old Banaras. A fascinating blend of rituals and local culture.Lalita Ghat
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeExplore Lalita Ghat, home to the Nepali-style Lalita Devi Temple and iconic wooden pagoda architecture built by Nepal’s royal family. A peaceful cultural gem along the river.Manikarnika Ghat
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnd your journey at the most sacred cremation ground in Hinduism. Home to the eternal flame said to be lit by Lord Shiva, this ghat represents the ultimate truth of life, death, and liberation.
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AUD 53.35
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