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  • Tom F
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an incredible day we had!
    Before writing this review, I just want to note that this was during Kumbh Mela and so Varanasi was packed. We felt incredibly safe and really enjoyed the shortcuts and narrow alleys.

    Our guide Ballu was brilliant and picked us up early in the morning before taking us down to the ghats and a boat trip on the Ganga. He was educational, attentive and spoke great English.

    Ballu pointed us out some great street food and at the end of the night we watched the Aarti ceremony from a balcony with a great view!

    There was so much packed into today. Thanks Ballu, we would 100% recommend!
    Written January 31, 2025
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  • Michael W
    Charlottesville, VA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Badal was amazing! From the very start it was evident how much he cares about his customer’s experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, and able to answer questions on everything, whether it was something I saw on the tour, or something I saw elsewhere in Varanasi. His ability to navigate tight areas with large crowds was impressive, and he has a great sense of humor. I’ve had several tours while in India, and this was easily the best, and it’s because of Padal. Thank you!
    Written February 11, 2025
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  • Shirish G
    nashik124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took this boat ride on 1 feb 2025. The crowds were humongous due to the Maha Kumbh Mela. This also created certain uncertainities regarding the ride happening, but Indrajeet was very accomodating. He adjusted our ride to a time convenient for us and also advised us selflessly regarding a second boat ride in the morning. He sent Vinod to pick us up from our stay. Vinod navigated the lanes of Varanasi so that we encountered less crowds.
    The boat trip was a private one, the boatman, Vinod and us. Vinod provided interesting info and insights. The Ganga itself inspires great awe, the boat ride gave us the wonderful opportunity to be in it's close proximity for more than an hour. On Vinod's suggestion i meditated for a while on the ride. The ghats are impressive . The crowds inspiring.
    An experience I recommend not to be missed.
    The life jackets on the boat need to be better.
    Written February 2, 2025
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  • HIROMI N
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    He was a very kind guide. I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind even in the crowd. We can also discuss where we want to go
    Written February 8, 2025
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  • Gilbert W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you are ready to learn, Siddarth yoga you will teach you. Direct instruction to the practice with no gimmicks.
    Thank you very much Manoj Baba Gi.
    Written December 26, 2024
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  • Radhika D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was a bit nervous as a single woman, meeting a strange male in a new city alone. I needn’t have worried. I had the time of my life. Dhiraj is incredibly warm, engaging, hospitable, talkative…all the things you heed to feel safe. His knowledge of photography is incredible. In the space of just a few hours I learned several new composition techniques, and made the decision to switch to mirrorless. I wish I had more time in Varanasi to spend just hanging out with Dhiraj. I recommend his photo tour wholeheartedly.
    Written February 3, 2025
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  • Roving45496162517
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The total experience was amazing .specially the assistance provided by Mr. Vinod Yadav was really insightful and made the trip wonderful.
    Written November 23, 2024
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  • Chavindra Udalamatta
    Sydney, Australia18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a great day tour going through key places in Varanasi. Highlight of the day is viewing Ganga Arathi from a nearby balcony which gives a great view of the whole event. My tour guide Bharat and the driver both were very professional and would highly recommend their services.
    Written December 1, 2024
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  • Peden FS
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was the perfect food tour—Manish took us to a variety of places to try a variety of dishes, but it was not too much. We loved everything we tried.
    Written January 2, 2025
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  • Zoe S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We first walked through the city center, discovered the silk and saree shops. Secondly, we walked along the Ganges which was extremely interesting and the views were amazing. We finished off with a mosque, little temples and a lassi. The guide was great. He was very knowledgeable, had an answer to every of our thousand questions. Also, it seemed like he is interested in showing us the hidden gems as well as the „must does“. He was happy to get feedback from our side and was open to costumize the tour as we wish. Enjoyed it a lot.
    Written February 11, 2025
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  • Bryan S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had the absolute pleasure of being taken on a breathtaking, informative sunrise boat tour this morning by Sonu on the holy Ganga River. He is incredibly genuine, knowledgeable and I cannot recommend taking his tour enough. Do yourself a favor and book it now! Honestly a trip favorite!
    Written February 9, 2025
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  • Jason B
    New York City, NY170 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Manish is an excellent tour guide. We saw many off the beaten path sites which was exactly what we asked for. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. We would have rated him 5 stars except that he consistently would race ahead of us despite asking him to keep an eye on where we were.
    Written March 20, 2024
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  • Wo S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very impressive to see Varanasi and its ghats during sun rise on a boat. I would definitely recommend it. We had an amazing guide who explained everything to us.
    Written February 2, 2025
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  • Escape03274166698
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a wonderful walk. Guddu and Lalit Verma is very great guide and helpful for the entire journey. Guddu is knowledgeable and seems know every corner of Varanasi. Very enjoyed
    Written January 28, 2025
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  • Mariana C
    Miami, FL14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kashi Journeys Varanasi provided me with a wonderful detailed tour of Varanasi by their incredibily knowledgeable tour guide Mukesh.

    Mukesh not only showed me the beautiful aspects of Varanasi and the Gnats but all the hidden gems. He took me on a mystical journey that soothed my soul and made me feel and understand the richness of this old city.

    Thank you Mukesh
    Written January 9, 2025
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