Explore Varanasi’s heritage
Description
Varanasi is a place to experience as if you have been living there, and not a place to merely see as a tourist. My tour is a personalised private tour, where I am responsible for your experience. I do not outsource your tour to any other guide. I am a local whose family has been living here for over 500 years, and I take immense pride in having you experience this amazing part of the world.
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Explore Varanasi’s heritage / splendor / history through a person who has his roots in this ancient city. I am Manjeet Sahani and my family for generations have lived in Varanasi. I love this great city and know every street / corner and the history / stories of Varanasi. My passion is to share this with you and let you have an authentic experience of Varanasi. You would be my guest in truest traditions of ours. I am a qualified guide and I will customize the program based on yours needs – few hours or a complete day or few days. I would be available always for you to make your trip the most memorable one. I am happy that there many who have experienced this and shared their appreciation. I would want you to be the next person. Look forward to that.
We will walk through the bylanes of the old kashi town to reach this historical temple.
Indulge in the spectacular panoramic view of all the 84 ghats of Kashi.
Built by the King of Nepal, using only teak wood. Purview the intricate erotic and historical carvings.
The main ghat for the death rituals of the Hindu for thousands of years.
Visit the Alamgir mosque built in the Mughal era.
Perhaps the most sacred of the Hindu temples. Must visit if you are in Varanasi.
Visit the famous flower market.
Visit the artisans market for the centuries old weaving industry.
See the sages of Kashi here.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup by appointment. Please call us.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(75)
Manjeet was such a great tour guide! I gained a great insight into the history of Varanasi and Hinduism. I’m so glad I took this tour because it allowed me to appreciate my four days here on a deeper level. I highly recommend you take this tour as it will allow you to understand more about Hinduism and understand more about the temples and ceremonies you will encounter. Manjeet was a super informative and friendly guide.
It was a cool walking tour showing and telling the history of Varanasi and Hinduism itself. Manjeet picked me up from my bnb and brought me to the heart of Varanasi. He showed me the rituals locals do, some temples and their history behind it, the cremation site and their practices and even sat down with some lassi and he explained the story of why Shiva is blue. All in about a three hour tour. Very nice and genuine man
What to say about this experience I thank Manjeet very much for being just perfect all along we could visit the old neighborhood the different bazaars discover the Ghats and also the Ganges, the different temples, the spectacular eternal fire of Shiva as well as the cremations. Not to mention the different temples. He also made me taste samossas and a typical varanasi cake. And icing on the cake is a magnificent view of ganga aarti without being in the crowd. I thank him for his involvement, his explanation and his willingness to always do the best he can. See you soon, my friend!
I am so grateful to Manjeet for being such a wonderful guide in Varanasi. His care, knowledge, integrity, and love for this city and its visitors deserve huge respect. Having a guide like him is a privilege. Our second day in Varanasi with Manjeet was deep, special, and truly meaningful. Thank you, Manjeet, for everything you showed us and for looking after us.
Manjeet did a wonderful tour of Varanasi and we were able to see things that you wouldn’t see on a typical tourist tour. I thoroughly recommend this Tour and Manjeet was able to explain in good detail in good English about what we were seeing.
We had a great tour with Manjeet. We met him at our hotel and got to touring. He loves his city and country. I learned so much from him (he will tailor the tour to match your goals of the experience). I had high expectations and hopes for the day and both Varanasi and Manjeet far exceeded them. It is a pretty busy area and i felt really happy to have him around. Gave me guidance on etiquette and some street smarts which were useful. Key things I liked: 1. Education on history, culture, and understanding Hinduism better 2. The time with him was well used- we covered a lot of ground 3. No shopping. - I’m sure he will do it if that is important to you. 4. He watched out for us and helped us have an amazing tour. I would 100% use him again and recommend him to my friends.
We did a walking tour in Varanasi with Manjeet, a local guide and resident of the city, and it was an absolutely excellent experience. My husband and I truly loved it. Manjeet has deep knowledge of Varanasi’s culture, history, and daily life, and the tour gave us access to unique places that we would never have discovered on our own. The walk lasted around 4 hours through the old city of Varanasi, allowing us to experience the city in a very authentic and meaningful way. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to truly understand Varanasi in its essence and immerse deeply in its culture. We visited cremation sites up close, interacted with local people, explored markets, streets, temples, and ghats, and witnessed daily rituals. It’s an intense, real, and unforgettable experience. If you want to feel what Varanasi truly is — its colors, smells, sounds, people, and rituals — this tour delivers all of that. Manjeet’s English is excellent, which made communication very easy, since we are Brazilians, and he always took the time to clearly explain Hindu culture, traditions, and the significance of everything we saw. The tour included hotel pick-up, and when I requested a car instead of a tuk-tuk, Manjeet promptly accommodated our request without any issues. An excellent tour that we highly recommend. This is not just a tour — it is a life experience that allows you to truly live and feel what Varanasi is all about. We absolutely loved it!
We did a walking tour in Varanasi with Manjeet, a local guide and resident of the city, and it was an absolutely excellent experience. My husband and I truly loved it. Manjeet has deep knowledge of Varanasi’s culture, history, and daily life, and the tour gave us access to unique places that we would never have discovered on our own. The walk lasted around 4 hours through the old city of Varanasi, allowing us to experience the city in a very authentic and meaningful way. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to truly understand Varanasi in its essence and immerse deeply in its culture. We visited cremation sites up close, interacted with local people, explored markets, temples, and ghats, and witnessed daily rituals. It’s an intense, real, and unforgettable experience. If you want to feel what Varanasi truly is — its colors, smells, sounds, people, and rituals — this tour delivers all of that. Manjeet’s English is excellent, which made communication very easy, and he always took the time to clearly explain Hindu culture, traditions, and the significance of everything we saw. The tour included hotel pick-up, and when I requested a car instead of a tuk-tuk, Manjeet promptly accommodated our request without any issues. An excellent tour that we highly recommend. This is not just a tour — it is a life experience that allows you to truly live and feel what Varanasi is all about. We absolutely loved it!
Manjeet was a great guide and we can thoroughly recommend his services. He is personable, engaging, informative and was respectful of our wishes. We hired him for 2 days and had a very comprehensive tour of Varanasi. We went away feeling that we had seen everything that we had hoped to see. It was kind of like an amalgam of tours -foodie tour, (wow the local specialities we were introduced to were absolutely delicious) boat tour, walking tour (old Varanasi & the Moslem quarter, the ghats and Aarti ceremony ), temples and more. Thanks Manjeet for making our trip to Varanasi so memorable! Alice & Tony
An excellent and knowledgeable guide. The tour with him in Varanasi was interesting and shed light on lesser-known aspects of the city. He is also a pleasant person and not overpriced. Highly recommended! Can also be reached at +917388130874
