South Varanasi Walking Tour With Glimpses of Traditional Banaras
Tour Description
Ever heard about a female warrior, who was termed as “male” because of her bravery..? Or a saint, who was born with all the teeth in his mouth and enchanted Rām Rām instead of crying..? No..? Then let’s visit those places & listen to the stories of these amazing personalities and also visit an akhada (a traditional wrestling ground) from16th century, a water-pumping station from British-Raj and the Mughal-area which is famous for traditional silk-weaving, where you get the opportunity to see the weavers working on 300 years old handlooms. A Jain-temple, belonging to Jain-religion (a very non-violent community), the biggest widow-ashram in the city, the old ruined palace of King of Varanasi, traditional idol-making by Bengali artisans and so many such other attractions. This walk is full of vivid aspects & hidden facets of Varanasi.
Meeting Point
Varanasi Station
Itinerary
- Meet and Greet in Varanasi
- Meet locals and listen to their enigmatic tales
- Visit an Akhada which is a traditional local wrestling ground
- Come across a water-pumping station dating back to British rule
- Learn more about the craftsmanship of traditional silk-weaving which are 300 year old
- Visit various temples including a renowned Jain Temple
- Proceed to old widow ashram
- Enjoy the glimpses of the Ramnagar Fort, the palace of King of Varanasi
- Learn about traditional idol-making
Inclusions
Guide
Exclusions
Personal Expenses
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