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- Eternal Varanasi Local Photographers
- €400.00 / day
- Varanasi
Where
- Asia
Languages spoken
English , HindiAbout your host
- Professional Photographer
Other (about your host)
I am Virendra Shekhawat Founder President of Delhi Photography Club , I have hosted more than 150 Plus Photo Trips in India. I am Native of Rajasthan and travelled all my life to the Nukes and corners of the Rajasthan . Trust you me , no one knows Rajasthan better then me in terms of Photography and composition, this is the common and generous feedback by people travelling with me . I can accompany you for any Trips to Jaipur , Jodhpur , Bundi, Mandawa , Ranthambore (tigers), Rankapur , Bera (leopards) , Kumbhalgarh, Udaipur , Chittorgarh , Pushkar and So on. I can accompany you to Any trips in Agra - Tajmahal and the city around Taj, Varanasi - City of life and death ( I have published a Coffee Table Book on Varanasi ), Orchha , Khujraho. I can take you to Hills - Ladakh -Leh and beyond ( I have been to leh for 15 times ), Spiti Valley - Kaza and beyond , Spiti - search of snow leopard ( I have been to Spiti for 10 times ) .Five keywords that best describe the experience you will have
Varanasi the eternal city , Cities lost in Time , See as an photographer not as tourist or traveller , Make every Photo Count, Best of the sadhu and aghori shotsCamera equipment used by photographer
Nikon DF with 24-70mm, Canon 6D Mark II, Canon M50 Mark II, Leica CLDescription
A spiritual photography trip to Varanasi can be a deeply enriching and visually captivating experience. Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds immense spiritual significance for Hindus. Here's a suggested itinerary for a 3-day spiritual photography trip to Varanasi:
Day 1: Arrival
Morning:
Arrive in Varanasi and settle into your accommodation.
Take a moment to get acclimated to the surroundings.
Evening - Making the best of Ganga Aarti Photos ( good photos assured)
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat:
Attend the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Capture the mesmerizing rituals and the play of light on the Ganges.
Day 2: Explore Spiritual Varanasi
Morning:
Clicking the best of the sadhu portraits and people taking dip in the Ganges
Sunrise Boat Ride: Take a boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise.
Capture the ghats, temples, and the city waking up.
Afternoon:
Optional : Kashi Vishwanath Temple:
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Photograph the intricate architecture and the spiritual fervor of the devotees.
Evening:
Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat: One more photographic experience at the ghats .
Attend the Ganga Aarti at Assi Ghat, a more serene and less crowded experience.
Capture the reflections in the water and the ambiance.
Day 3: Immersive Experience
Morning:
Walk through Old Varanasi:
Explore the narrow lanes of Varanasi's old city.
Capture the essence of everyday life, sadhus, and street scenes.
Afternoon:
Bharat Kala Bhavan and Banaras Hindu University:
Visit Bharat Kala Bhavan in Banaras Hindu University, housing a rich collection of artifacts.
Photograph the university campus and its cultural heritage.
Evening:
Visit Sarnath:
Explore Sarnath, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site just outside Varanasi.
Capture images of the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Ashoka Pillar.
Evening:
Rooftop Sunset View:
Find a rooftop with a panoramic view of the city.
Capture the sunset over the Ganges and the ghats.