Photo Exploration of an Iconic and Spiritual City

I contacted Amar after a bit of Googling and using Trip Advisor. He replied to all my emails promptly and although he always seemed very busy with clients, we managed to arrange a photography tour – and I'm so glad I did. On the day, we met early and talked about some of the things I was interested in. Street photography being the main one but I preferred unstaged stuff which he accommodated. Sadhus were proving difficult to capture at one point so Amar suggested hiring one for ten minutes and making a donation – I was fine with this and I got some great shots. We weaved in and out of the gallis behind the ghats finding lots of things to photograph. Although we were using different cameras, Amar was happy to provide lots of tips and encouragement. It was great being in the company of someone who knew what he was doing. We had a break around around midday, and met up again in the afternoon, walking down towards Ass, stopping at Harishandra ghat and having a chai. Overall, meeting Amar and spending time with him was one of the best choices I have made on my trip to Varanasi, I've been many times before and now I'm looking forward to further photo walks with Amar the next time I return to my favourite city.

As a professional Photographer running photography workshop around the world and getting in contact with Amar I have the best experience you can ever have. He’s absolutely professional. He’s very honest and he will do the best from his heart to help you in all the situation I cannot think in something better than him specially because his human kindness he will put in every moment working with you. I recommend him hundred percent.

Amar is a wonderful person and a great guide. He took us to memorable places that he had carefully studied and planned. He set up unique sessions based on his great knowledge of Varanasi and its hidden spots. I am very grateful that he shared such knowledge with us!

Visiting Varanasi was an extraordinary experience, made even more memorable thanks to our exceptional guide, Amar. His extensive knowledge and unwavering willingness to assist in every situation were truly invaluable. I greatly appreciated his openness in sharing various aspects of Indian culture and beliefs, which offered me a much deeper understanding of the world of Indian mysticism—so different from my own.

Meeting Amar was a deeply meaningful experience. Not only is he a highly talented professional photographer, but also an exceptional guide, able to show me corners of India that are difficult to discover and capture through the lens. Thanks to his artistic sensitivity, every shot became a story, and every place came to life before my eyes. Beyond photography, Amar shared with me the richness of Indian culture through real-life stories, everyday experiences, and anecdotes that only someone who truly lives these places can know. His passion and enthusiasm made every moment special and authentic.

My day of photography with Amar was truly worthwhile. He thoughtfully planned the experience according to the client’s needs. He has an in-depth knowledge of Varanasi and places great emphasis on ensuring his clients’ safety. We walked and shot together, discussing both aesthetics and technical aspects along the way. If I visit Rajasthan again, I would definitely choose him again.

Amar is a great photographer, in Varanasi with his workshop he took me to the best places for my shots and helped me take beautiful shots, if you are a photographer or a videomaker I really recommend him, thanks Amar

Honestly, you can't get a unique shot like this without Amar. He always makes sure you’re in the best spot to perform, even when things get tough. Huge thanks to Amar for everything!

Thank you to Amar for his kindness and professionalism. He knows Varanasi like the back of his hand, he will take you to the best spots and help facilitate your interactions with the locals. I highly recommend him!

We had only a few days in the iconic city of Varanasi, but decided to spend one of them with Amar on a photographic exploration of the old city. We were up incredibly early, but saw (and photographed) so many extraordinary scenes and wonderful people. From Sadhu's to Agori to children -- I am astounded at the wonderful faces and the lovely people we met. My sister, who is not a photographer, was with me and she had a marvellous time, as well. Amar helped her learn how to use her camera and iPhone so that she was enjoying herself and capturing wonderful images, too. Best of all Amar fit the pace of the day to meet the needs of a couple of very jet-lagged women. He had a good sense of humour, too. The biggest challenge was that Amar was willing to continue the tour long past the eight hours that our bodies were able to go. As a result, we missed some opportunities, but I highly recommend Amar. I came home with some lovely images and memories from our time together. Thank you, Amar!