Exclusive tour for photography fanatics! Rituals, shadus, pilgrims, old &new town, palace, temples, village… Unique places that are not often accessible for the public, to meet locals and get your time to practise what you love to do! We will be your host, guide and friend to make sure you get the conditions to make your best shots while enjoying the magic of Varanasi, the stories and tales, known and unknown places. You can make your own itinerary according to your interests or tell us what you would like to photograph and we will help you to create it. This tour is for individuals and groups. For professional and amateur photographers. The program is flexible and based on your wishes.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local transportation
Boat ride
Whenever you need a break, we can enjoy a chai, a lassi or a mineral water
All Fees and Taxes
Tips
Arrival-Departure transportation to the airport
Meeting Points
Departure
Kashi Chat Bhandar
"contacting by phone call or message"
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
We propose a tour of the most emblematic places in the north and south of the old city and the new city. I will be your host, guide and friend to make sure you get the conditions to make your best shots while enjoying the magic of Varanasi, the stories and tales, known and unknown places, that don’t appear in the guides. We will begin this exciting tour along the banks of the Ganges River, witnessing local life and the vibrant activity that takes place daily on the ghats from early in the morning. I will take you to the best places from where you can photograph the bustling activity, full of colour and tradition, in the ghats: pilgrims and locals taking the holy bath, praying, doing ceremony, doing laundry. Shadus, Babas ... A gift for the senses!
3 hours
2
Manikarnika Ghat
We will go to the burning ghat too, where death is celebrated. Photography here is not allowed since rituals are sacred to Hindus but I will help you to access to a good place from where to observe and take the best photos.
From there, we will head to the old town to discover the small and colourful alleys in the centre, the historical palaces, the sacred temples, the traditional ashrams, the bazaar and the local markets ... And to all those places that have interest in photographing!
3 hours
3
Banaras Ghats
Time for lunch! it's time to regain strength after a long walk… I will recommend you a good place for taste a yummy Indian meal or for drinking the best lassi of the city. When your stomach gets happy I will bring you on our next stop: A boat ride on sunset. Light and ghats at that hour are a dream, you will enjoy witnessing local life and photographing the historical palaces and temples on the banks of the river under the magical light as evening falls. A gorgeous experience for your senses is waiting for you!
2 hours
4
Dasaswamedh Ghat
We will finish the day with one of the most spectacular sights in Varanasi: The Ganga Aarti Ceremony. This is a godly spiritual ritual on the banks of the Ganges River. There, Hindu priests performer a beautiful and sacred ritual in honor of Mother Ganges, accompanied by songs of praise and surrounded by thousands of pilgrims who come from far every evening in order to get the Goddess’s blessing who its believed that pours on each individual present there when the ritual is completed. I willI help you to access to the best places from where observing and taking amazing photos.
Exclusive tour for photography fanatics! Rituals, shadus, pilgrims, old &new town, palace, temples, village… Unique places that are not often accessible for the public, to meet locals and get your time to practise what you love to do! We will be your host, guide and friend to make sure you get the conditions to make your best shots while enjoying the magic of Varanasi, the stories and tales, known and unknown places. You can make your own itinerary according to your interests or tell us what you would like to photograph and we will help you to create it. This tour is for individuals and groups. For professional and amateur photographers. The program is flexible and based on your wishes.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local transportation
Boat ride
Whenever you need a break, we can enjoy a chai, a lassi or a mineral water