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VARANASI: The holy city of Varanasi is situated on the western bank of the river Ganges. It is the oldest living city in the world. Varanasi has been the most important pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Hindus believe that one who dies on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. It is the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati. The Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away lifetime sins. Varanasi is the spiritual and cultural capital of India.
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My name is Ashok. I live in Varanasi and work as a tour guide. I have been trained and licensed by the ministry of tourism Government of India. I have got 12 years of experience working as a tour guide in Varanasi. Prior to being a guide, I spent ten years working for hotels Taj and Radisson, giving me a total of 22 years in the tourism sector. I have a bachelor’s degree in science and a diploma in French and Spanish languages, therefore I am fluent in both languages.
My moto is to give the best possible service in the holy city of Kashi.
A boat ride on the river Ganges gives a unique experience in Varanasi. Your tourist guide will take you to Dasashmedh Ghat(main Ghat) where you will take a private boat ride and you will do a one-hour boat ride between Manikarnika ghat to Harischandra ghat. During the boat ride, you will see a beautiful Sunrise, some palaces on the bank of the river Ganges, laundryman’s ghat, some ashrams, shrines, crematoriums, etc.
Varanasi is also known as the city of temples. Here are some most important temples, you can visit comfortably with your Tour guide. *Kashi Vishwanath Temple which is the most important temple of Varanasi. It is also known as the golden temple. *Annapurna Temple and Vishalakshi Temple. *Kaal Bhairav Temple, Bhairava, is a fierce form of Shiva *Birla Temple situated in Banaras Hindu University. *Sankatmochan Temple which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. *Durga Temple is also known as monkey temple because earlier it was having a lot of monkeys in this temple, and *Bharat Mata Temple where you will find a relief map of India made on the floor by Marble.
Sarnath is the place where Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. It is a great pilgrimage centre for Buddhist. First of all your tourist guide will take you to Srilankan Temple where you will find a golden statue of Buddha and nice wall paintings representing the life of Buddha. After that, you will visit Archeological Site where you will see Dhamekh Stupa which was made by Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. It represents the place where Buddha preached his first century. Then you will visit the Archeological Museum of Sarnath where you will see the national emblem(four lions) of India and many statues of Buddha and Hindu Gods. Finally, you will see big Buddha(80 feet)
Aarti, the prayer ceremony of the Ganges river which takes place every day on the bank of the Ganges river. It is performed on a stage by a group of young Hindu priests. Chanting of hymns and blowing of the conch shell marks the start of the Aarti after that priests do this ceremony with incenses, flowers, and fire. More or less 12000 pilgrims gather there to see the Aarti. The Aarti starts after the sunset at around 6:30 pm in the winter season (7:00 pm in the summer season) and is a forty-five-minute long soulful ritual.
Walking in the old Varanasi you will feel and understand how people are living in the old city from generation to generation in the same place.
First of all, you will see a big and colorful crowded market(cloth, vegetables, and fruits) where local people come to buy daily needs. Then you will have a long walk in the narrow lane to see old houses, shrines, Golden Temple (Outside), wooden temple, Kaam Koteshwar Temple, etc. After that, you will see the cremation process.
Tour Guide Fee: 1800 (half day), 2800 (full day)
Innova Car AC = 3500/- Per Day
Etios Car AC = 2800/- Per Day
Pvt. Motor Boat for Boat ride and Aarti = 2400/-
Myself and wife recently visited Varanasi. Our trip wouldn’t have been accomplished, if we wouldn’t have our guide, Mr Ashok with us. He is a man of ethics, well behaved person and helped us to get the actual essence and history of Varanasi.
Partha
Kolkata
We had taken an one day guided tour with Mr. Ashok Kr Sahu. Had a wonderful experience at Varanasi with him. We were able to cover almost all the places we wanted to visit. Our best wishes to him.
Shashireka S.
Bangalore
