Varanasi Secrets: Explore Like a Local

Uncover Varanasi’s hidden temples and delve into Indian mythology. Join us for an authentic and informative journey in India’s ancient city. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Dasaswamedh Ghat - Dashashwamedh Ghat is a prominent ghat in Varanasi, situated on the banks of the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh. It is located near the Vishwanath Temple.
Vishalakshi Temple - The Vishalakshi Temple, also known as Vishalakshi Gauri Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vishalakshi. It is located at Mir Ghat on the…

What's Included
  • Access to Vishalakshi Temple
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Admission to Manikarnika Ghat
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Entry to Nepali Temple
Additional Information

Je m’appelle Rakesh, guide francophone à Varanasi. Je suis né et j’ai grandi dans cette ville, où ma famille vit depuis de nombreuses générations, ce qui me permet de connaître ses coins cachés. Je vous invite à découvrir Banaras comme un local, en explorant ses traditions, son histoire et sa religion. Varanasi regorge de secrets, et il est difficile…

Location
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat Road
Meet point is (Dashashwamedh Bhawan) in front of Sulabh Complex.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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981veroniquea
May 12, 2025
Discovery of Varanasi - Rakesh is a passionate and friendly teacher guide. He knows his labyrinthine city well and tells its story. It answers all questions and keeps smiling throughout. Punctual, efficient, professional I highly recommend:)
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397malalar
Apr 2, 2025
Rakesh is the perfect guide - The guide is very nice and he knows well his job. He is on time and answers Quick to your requests. Our travel Was perfect with Rakesh!
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840philippea
Mar 30, 2025
Discovery of Varanasi with Rakesh (Mireille and Philip - March 2025) - Many thanks to Rakesh for these 3 hours visit in Benares. Passionate about his city, very pleasant and friendly, he offered us a well-studied route to discover little by little, in the maze of narrow streets, culture, traditions and religion. To better understand this fascinating city, you need a guide and Rakesh, who speaks excellent French, is THE reference you absolutely recommend. Mireille and Philippe, March 21, 2025
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B_atriced664
Mar 27, 2025
Guide Francophone in Varanasi - I had Francophone guide Rakesh 👏! He accompanied me most of the day and introduced me to his hometown. He is an exceptional guide who speaks wonderfully well French the best guide I could have had in India. I highly recommend it! I had a problem with my phone, it fixed the problem in the minute it is a person of great kindness. A little sad to leave him! Bravo! a big thank you to Rakesh 🙏
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Guillaume
Mar 20, 2025
Very cultivated and interesting guide speaking good French - Rakesch is a very cultured boy the visit with him was very interesting , off the beaten track. He takes the time and has a real passion for his city and culture. I highly recommend his services.
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Isabelle
Mar 18, 2025
The guide to Varanasi - I just completed a three-week trip to northern India. This trip started in Varanasi in the middle of Kumbh mela! Being on site for 3 days , I did not want to miss anything about the beautiful Benarés, and the option of taking a guide , which is more French, was a very wise choice. Rakesh knows how to make us discover the places at the bends of the alleys , with always the explanations given in excellent French (he is self-taught in his learning and speaks wonderfully well our language) . It was a great joy to share this moment with him etc. to get to know him. He is an authentic being of kindness and benevolence who even in the following days knew how to help us when we had questions. Thanks to you Rakesh, stay who you are and keep doing your job the way you do...
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Sylvie
Mar 16, 2025
A beautiful meeting - In February I had the chance and happiness to visit Varanasi with Rakesh. Rakesh tells us about his city , reveals some secrets with enthusiasm and a lot of fervor.He speaks remarkable French, thanks to him I was able to approach the soul of this city .He is attentive, attentive to our needs ,it is a pleasure to discover the city with him
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587janep
Mar 13, 2025
Perfect guide! - We had a great afternoon with Rakesh. It allowed us to better understand Hindu culture. Great command of French and his city. 👍🏽
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Leshaya
Feb 27, 2025
Rakesh, the top French guide in Varanasi! - Rakesh is a great guide! He is very kind, he is accommodating / flexible as possible. He loves his city and gives us the pleasure to add small stops that we would not have suspected. He is very open to all questions, is someone very available it shows that he is passionate and transmits his pleasure to be in Varanasi. I really enjoyed my visit with him and highly recommend it!
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Marylinet_13
Feb 26, 2025
Very good francophone guide - Rakesh is a very good guide. He is attentive, very attentive to all. He knows his country’s culture perfectly and talks about it with great love
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).