Private Tour of Varanasi's Temples

A tour of Varanasi's temples offers an opportunity to experience this city on the banks of a sacred river while exploring its religious symbolism.

Itinerary

After being picked up from your hotel in the morning, you'll start your tour at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Shiva. A visit here, combined with bathing in the Ganges, is believed to aid in achieving Moksha, or liberation. This temple is notable for its golden dome and architectural beauty.

Varanasi is significant not only in Hinduism but also for Buddhists and Christians. You will visit the Protestant Saint Thomas Church and the Catholic Saint Mary's Cathedral, reflecting India's religious diversity.

Your next stop will be Shri Durga Temple, known for its red façade, built in the 18th century and dedicated to the warrior goddess Durga. Your guide will explain the temple's symbolism, including the representation of strength by its color.

The tour continues to significant religious sites such as Nepali Mandir, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Bharat Mata Mandir, dedicated to "Mother India." You will also visit ashrams, where meditation and yoga are practiced.

The tour concludes on the banks of the Ganges, at its famous ghats, where cremation is believed to grant eternal salvation, and purification rituals take place.