From Varanasi: Private Yoga Class with Ghat walk and Akhada Visit
About this activity
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2 Hours
English
Overview
Explore the offbeat Varanasi and indulge in offbeat activities with this quirky tour which will take you through a private yoga class, a walk on one of the most popular ghats followed by an akhara visit (local wrestling pit where Indian martial arts are practiced by men).
Highlights
- Learn and practice the art of Yoga, one of the oldest and most popular forms of exercise originating from India.
- Learn different asanas (postures), breathing exercises, and much more in your private class session.
- Go on a ghat walk to the famous Assi Ghat where your guide will explain to you the importance of these stair structures and will acquaint you with all the local rituals which take place by the holy Ganges.
- Visit the local Akhada, (a place for training and practice of Indian martial arts), and if you wish you can even try your hand with the wrestlers!
- Comfortable pick up and drop.
- Choose your own pickup time at 5:30 or 6:30 AM
Description
Explore the unique side of Varanasi with some self-indulgence and local activities in this unique tour which will leave you asking for more! Your tour will begin with your guide picking you up from your hotel according to your choice of timing. You can choose a pickup time of either 5:30 or 6:30 AM in the morning. After the pickup head to the Assi ghat, (one of the 108 step embankments built by the river Ganges) where you will have your Ghat walk. Witness hundreds of people indulging in daily rituals and activities and taking the holy dip in the river. Your guide will explain to you the local rituals and activities as you explore the ghat.
Post this, move ahead to your private yoga class where you will learn the ancient art of Yoga. Learn different aasans and the science behind every posture and how regular practice can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle!
Post this hour-long session, head for an Akhada visit, (a traditional place for training and practicing of Indian martial arts). You will see how men engage in this wonderful art from the earliest hour of the day! And if you wish, you can try your hand at it too! Once your tour gets over, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop
- English-speaking live guide
- 1-hour private Yoga class.
- Travel like a local through local transport
Exclusions
- Any personal expense.
- We pick up all travelers
- Pick up and drop off provided from all hotels located in Varanasi.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We encourage you to carry your own water bottle as a single-use of plastic is something, we discourage due to plastic pollution.
