Ganga Aarti with Street Food Tour in Varanasi

Experience the flavors and spirituality of Varanasi in one evening with our Ganga Aarti with Street Food Tour. This 3.5-hour experience combines a guided walk through the local food scene with the spectacular evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Price: ₹2,000 per person
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Starting Time: 5:00 PM
Meeting Point: Outside Hotel Ganges Grand, Godowlia, Varanasi
Ending Time: Approximately 8:30 PM

Varanasi Street Food and Ganga Aarti Experience

Your guide will meet you outside Hotel Ganges Grand in Godowlia at 5:00 PM. From there, you will begin a relaxed food walk through the lively streets of central Varanasi, where local flavors and everyday city life come together.

As you explore the bustling lanes, you will taste around 6 different local dishes and specialties, giving you the opportunity to discover the distinctive flavors of Banarasi cuisine. Along the way, your guide will introduce you to local food traditions and explain what makes these dishes special. Ultimately, this culinary experience offers a delicious way to connect with Varanasi’s culture while exploring its vibrant streets on foot.

Taste Traditional Banarasi Snacks

Your food walk includes a selection of popular local treats, allowing you to discover the distinctive flavors of Varanasi. To begin with, you may sample Banarasi Nankhatai, a traditional Indian biscuit known for its rich, crumbly texture and preparation with cashew nuts.

Next, enjoy the famous Banarasi Tamatar Chaat, a flavorful local specialty that combines tomatoes, spices, chutneys and other ingredients to create a distinctive Varanasi street-food experience. In addition to these sweet and tangy flavors, you will also have the opportunity to try a paneer-style snack made with tofu, along with several other carefully selected local dishes.

Furthermore, to keep the experience authentic and exciting, the tour includes approximately 6 different food items. Rather than revealing every dish in advance, we intentionally leave some items unlisted so that you can enjoy the element of surprise and discover more local flavors as you explore the streets of Varanasi.

Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

After exploring Varanasi’s street food, you will then continue with your guide towards Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of the most famous ghats along the River Ganges.

Once you arrive, you will experience the mesmerizing evening Ganga Aarti, a traditional Hindu ceremony performed beside the sacred Ganges. During the ceremony, watch as priests perform the ritual with lamps, incense and devotional chants, while the atmosphere around the ghat gradually comes alive with spiritual energy. Meanwhile, the sound of bells, prayers and the sight of glowing lamps create a truly memorable experience.

To make your visit more comfortable, your seating place will be reserved in advance. As a result, you can enjoy the ceremony from a designated viewing area without having to search for a place to sit. Finally, this combination of local food, cultural exploration and spiritual traditions offers a wonderful way to experience the authentic charm of Varanasi in a single evening.

Tour Ends at 8:30 PM

After the Ganga Aarti, your guide will accompany you back towards the central area, where the tour ends at approximately 8:30 PM.

From there, you are free to decide what you would like to do next. You can continue exploring Varanasi, return to your hotel, or enjoy the evening atmosphere around Godowlia and the ghats.

What’s Included

• Approximately 3.5-hour guided experience
• Professional local guide
• Around 6 different food tastings
• Food costs during the tour
• Reserved seating for the Ganga Aarti
• Guided walking tour through Varanasi
• Experience of the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Tour Details

Tour: Ganga Aarti with Street Food Tour in Varanasi
Price: ₹2,000 per person
Date: Available on selected days
Start: 5:00 PM
End: Approximately 8:30 PM
Meeting Point: Outside Hotel Ganges Grand, Godowlia, Varanasi

Book Your Ganga Aarti and Street Food Tour

Discover two sides of Varanasi in a single evening—its famous street food and spiritual traditions. First, explore the city’s vibrant food scene and sample authentic local flavors; along the way, you will also gain insight into the culinary traditions that make Varanasi so distinctive. Afterwards, experience the magical Ganga Aarti beside the River Ganges, where devotional chants, glowing lamps and sacred rituals create an unforgettable atmosphere. As a result, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to combine local cuisine with the city’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage in one memorable experience.

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Monu Tours provides guided experiences in Varanasi, including food walks, Ganga Aarti tours, heritage walks, boat tours and private sightseeing experiences.