Varanasi Old Local City Walk Tour
Description
Walk in the premises of oldest living city Varanasi and the walk begins from the busiest and oldest Intersection of Varanasi Godauliya Chowk and ends in the magnificent Ghat of Varanasi is called Dashwasamedh Ghat. Walk through Pakka Mahal, Barakhamba ,Talang Swami Ashram the oldest and historically richest part of Varanasi, which is full of life and culture, shown vividly through different daily activities and actions, like the passing of motorbikes, hawkers, vendors, dogs, cows, and people just sitting and chatting.
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Itinerary
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedha yajna performed here
The Temple has been referred to in Hindu scriptures for a very long time as a central part of worship in the Shaiva Philosophy. It has been destroyed and re-constructed a number of times in history. The last structure was demolished by Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor who constructed the Gyanvapi Mosque on its site.
The Manikarnika shrine is an important place of worship for Shaktism sect of Hinduism, It is near to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The mythology of Daksha yaga and Sati's self immolation is the mythology behind the origin of Shakti Peethas. The etymology of the place is due to this mythology. It is believed that Sati Devi's Ear Rings has fallen here. Manikarna in Sanskrit means Ear Rings
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
City Centre Hotel / Hotels situated at Cantonment areas/Meeting point at Taj Nadesar Varanasi
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required.
- Street food are offered at Licensed FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) shops, still if any one is having any allergic to something please inform the Guide on spot before tasting it.
- Dress code is smart casual
