Explore the Oldest and Holiest City in the World: Varanasi, India

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Pranshu

23 Dec 23 → 30 Dec 23

Guided trip

8 days

7 stops

4 - 5 Mates

India

What's special?

Trying one and only dessert in the world

Ghat Walk

Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Join me in India, one of the world's most diverse countries! ✈️ We will meet in New Delhi and explore the city for a few days. After that we will be heading towards India's holiest city: Varanasi where we will explore the Life and Death at the same time. India is intense and full of life, it will require getting out of your comfort zone but I know that with the right group, we are going to have an incredible time!

About me! I'm Pranshu and I'm 25 years old, born in Varanasi. I love photography and making new friends so this definitely has shaped me to want to travel all the time and see/experience new things. as I love meeting new people and sharing adventures, so becoming a trip leader has been an amazing opportunity that I am very grateful for! I hope to meet you soon on one of my trips :)

Details about the accommodation: We will be staying in an Apartment and hotel with shared rooms. If you would like a private room you can let me know in advance to figure out the details. If you have questions please let me know in the Q&A section!

What's included?

Local Transportation

Museum Entry Fees

Delhi to Varanasi Train

City Tour, Ghat Walk

Old Delhi Tour

Famous Market of Delhi

Accommodation (Shared rooms)

Delhi to Varanasi Transfer (by train)

Boat ride at Sunrise

Ganga Aarti at Sunrise/Sunset

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Hi! I'm Pranshu and I'm 25 years old. I'm from Varanasi. I love to travel and meeting new people, and I love photography as well.

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Dear Pranshu, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible guidance you have provided me during our time together. Not only have you been an exceptional guide, but you have also become a dear friend. From the very first moment we met, your warmth, knowledge, and dedication shone through. Your commitment to helping me explore and discover the beauty of India has been truly remarkable.

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New Delhi

Day 1-2

Day 1: Our meeting point will be in New Delhi. Depending on when everyone arrives, I will help with your transfers to the hotel. We will have our first dinner together and get to know each other a bit before we begin our adventure.

Chandni Chowk

Day 2-3

The Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. It is located close to the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk so we will explore that too along with Jama Masjid and mouth watering food near Jama Masjid.

India Gate

Day 3-4

The India Gate (formerly known as All India War Memorial) is a war memorial of New Delhi. It stands as a memorial to 84,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died between 1914 and 1921 in the First World War. After that we will explore the most amazing light show of Akshardham temple.

Varanasi

Day 4-5

Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world. After reaching to Varanasi we will check-in in our hotel and will relax. In the evening will visit Ghat to see world famous "Ganga Aarti" then will have our dinner together.

Assi Ghat

Day 5-6

Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. It is one of the biggest ghats of Varanasi and most popular one. We will visit here early morning to spend some peaceful time at Assi Ghat then will walk towards Dashaswamedh Ghat. Then will see the real truth of life at Manikarnika Ghat (mixture of life and death together). Will have free meal (Prasad) as well at Annapurna Temple. After that will explore the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and the temple.

Sarnath

Day 6-7

Sarnath is where, circa 528 BCE, at 35 years of age, Gautama Buddha taught his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. Will explore Sarnath for the day and in the evening will enjoy in the club and will have our dinner.

Delhi

Day 7-8

At the end, the saddest part we all have to go back to our home with a hope to see each other again on the another trip at different location to explore, learn, and experience new amazing things in life.