Varanasi Mysteries Walk: A Journey Through Life And Death

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    6:00 PM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
  • Return Details :
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Birth and Death are words we chose to describe the doorways in and out of a cycle. This cycle is connected to a larger cycle which awaits our return. It is all just like breathing. Remove the fear and judgement to recognise the same pattern as a principle everywhere.
Walk with us through the city of learning & burning and experience Varanasithe concept of life, death and rebirth: when it is known as Mahashamstana, "the great cremation ground" of Shiva.

Know More about this tour


Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat, is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are handled by outcasts known as doms, and are carried through the alleyways of the old town to the holy Ganges on a bamboo stretcher, swathed in cloth.

Itinerary:


Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat, is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are handled by outcasts known as doms, and are carried through the alleyways of the old town to the holy Ganges on a bamboo stretcher, swathed in cloth.

Inclusions

  • Professional licensed guide

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle [If needed] at $:10/ Per person Extra Direct Payment

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

A maximum of 6 people per booking

Traveler Reviews

  • 17-Mar-2020

    We booked the Varanasi Life, Death and Re-birth walk with Indrajeet, who kept us informed re time of pickup etc., and gave us the option of changing the time as we were the only 2 booked on it. Indrajeet arrived very promptly and we set off on our tour, but because it rained so hard we had to unfortunately cut the tour short by 2 hours. We were given the option of continuing the next night or would be given a full refund - we decided to continue the next night, and we are so glad we did. Indrajeet was very informative, took us round the small narrow lanes of Varanasi, past little shops in the old market selling all the offerings for the cremations, the flower market, and of course the main cremation site, followed by a walk along the river back to our hotel. Indrajeet answered all our questions, and we had loads, we didn’t feel rushed at all - the walk was at a very steady pace. Indrajeet is a charming and a very knowledgeable guide, and you will not be disappointed in this tour - a definite must. Thank you again Indrajeet.

  • 30-Aug-2019

    i have taken their tours twice now, and they provide one of the best services. The guide was very professional and Indian Government approved with 9years of experience. No doubt he was open to every questions i had and also was very knowledgeable on off topic discussions.

  • 23-Mar-2018

    Indrajeet Kumar took us on the walking through the narrow alleyways and byways near the Ganges. He was insightful, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. He patiently answered all of our questions and adjusted the route and length of our tour to match our interests. One could not ask for a better guide to the area. I highly recommend this gentleman. You will not be disappointed.