A Walk to Remember in the Spiritual Capital of India

Overview

Whenever we hear the word Varanasi, the idea of a rustic city surrounded with temples and Ganga ghats comes to our mind. That is probably why even when you head to a Varanasi tour, temple visits, boat rides, and yoga sessions is all that you engage in as you aren’t acquainted with other ways to explore the city. I believe that a rural gem such as Varanasi is best explored on foot because that is how you interact with its narrow, serpentine lanes and the rich ancient history that breathes in every nook and corner of the city. Here’s a little insight into my walking tour which turned out to be an amazing experience.

The fine Varanasi lanes that lead straight to our heart

The real charm of Varanasi lies in its culture and people. As we walked towards the heart of the city on the narrow lanes, we were introduced to the most simplistic lifestyle of the locals that touched our hearts. The busy streets buzzed with an unparalleled energy that magnified in the presence of an ever-growing crowd of pilgrims and surrounding temples that bless the city with a divine aura. It’s only on a Varanasi walking tour that you will feel involved and accepted by the city like its own.

Discovering positivity in the neighbourhood

Heading ahead, we visited the old-age homes, widow homes and Dharamshalas that instilled an inexplicable feeling within us. On visiting such places, one tends to value what one has and feels a sense of gratitude for the things we often tend to overlook. The Varanasi sightseeing tour then took us to the ancestral houses and busy markets that still seemed to be operating in the days of the past, keeping the traditions alive, which was a great sight to witness.

Ending the day with a flavoursome Banarasi paan

After seeing such culturally rich and emotionally moving facets of the city, it was time to bid farewell to Varanasi and what better way to do that than trying the popular Banarasi paan. With the flavour of the paan still intact in our mouths and the flavour of the city imprinted in our hearts, off we went and the Varanasi city tour concluded on a beautiful note.