About This Tour
It is believed that the Ganges changes its course to flow South to North to pass through the holy city of Banaras. Our walk , through the HopOn India App Audio guide, takes you from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamedh Ghat, along the Holy Ganges. A must-do walk for all travelling to Banaras. The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.
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Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi
This audio-guided walking tour takes you through the historic ghats of Banaras, allowing you to explore at your own pace. You’ll discover the spiritual heart of Varanasi and witness daily life unfold along the Ganges River. It's ideal for independent travelers who enjoy self-discovery and want to immerse themselves in the city's atmosphere.
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You have to be in front of the stage on Assi Ghat? This is the stage platform where the cultural program called Subah-e-Benaras; is held every morning. If you may just come down the stairs, you can’t but admire the beauty of the mighty Ganges that flows in front of you. Our walk will take you to the left, that is, we walk keeping the Ganges to our right.
Special Instructions
On purchase of the Tour, HopOn India will send you a Promo code. This needs to be entered on the HopOn India App to activate your purchase. Once activated, your purchase is valid for 3 months and can be used multiple times using the same device. How to HopOn? Step1: HopOn India App is a digital audio guide that needs to be downloaded from Appstore and Playstore by users. After download, users must register on the app. Post confirmation and login, the user can select "Varanasi" city on the home page and navigate to "Banaras Ghats – Steps to Eternity" (In your preferred language i.e English or Hindi). Step 2: On selecting the tour, users will be prompted to buy. Just below the 'Buy Now" button, users will find a "Have a Promo code?" button. Users need to enter the Promo code here. Apply the Promo code and tap the price button to activate the tour. The tour will become active and will remain active for 3 months. Step 3: Users can take the tour in the "Navigate" mode that requires the users to be at the starting point i.e. Subah-e-Banaras, Assi ghat, to enjoy the tour. In navigate mode, the app will detect the user's location through GPS and narrate the relevant stories - as users walk through our recommended path. Alternatively, users can listen to the tour in "Virtual" mode as well from anywhere. You can even download the tour so that it may work in a poor network or offline mode. Please go through FAQs on the App in the help menu to know more about the HopOn India experiences.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Common questions about Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by HopOn India, a local sightseeing provider.
What's included?
This tour includes The tour can be accessed multiple times up to a certain validity period and Audio Guided Walking Tour Through HopOn India App. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 1.3 hours to 1.7 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
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What should I bring?
We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. All necessary equipment is provided.
Will I receive instant confirmation?
Yes, you'll receive instant confirmation when you book.
What to expect on this tour?
This sightseeing experience lasts approximately 1.3 hours to 1.7 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to The tour can be accessed multiple times up to a certain validity period and more.
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