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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
View on Google MapsKunal delivered an extraordinary experience that brought the soul of Varanasi to life. With his deep knowledge, heartfelt passion, and genuine hospitality, he revealed layers of the city’s culture that most visitors rarely touch. Every moment felt personal and thoughtfully curated, from hidden ghats and local rituals to conversations that connected history, spirituality, and daily life. He transformed my trip into a deeply immersive journey, perfectly tailored for anyone seeking the true essence and magic of Kashi.
We did the Sarnath experience with Kunal and had a great time. He is an India Tourism–certified guide who runs tailored tours through Experience Varanasi, and the experience was extremely well organised and informative. His explanations of the history of Sarnath, the Buddha’s first sermon, the ruins, and the museum were clear and engaging without being overwhelming. What I appreciated most was how helpful he was even outside the tour itself — from sharing practical tips about the city to recommending good places to eat and helping us navigate Varanasi better overall. That added a lot of value to our trip. His local roots and deep knowledge of the city really show, and I would definitely recommend him to anyone visiting Varanasi or planning a trip to Sarnath.
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Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult
We had a wonderful experience with Kunal on our Sarnath trip. He is an India Tourism–certified guide and hosts tailored experiences through Experience Varanasi, and it really shows in the quality of the tour he offers. He explained the history of Sarnath, the Buddha’s first sermon, the ruins, the frescoes, and the museum in a way that was both informative and easy to follow. What really stood out was how helpful he was even beyond the experience itself. He shared excellent recommendations for food, places to visit, and practical tips for getting around Varanasi, and he was always happy to help when we had questions about our stay. Kunal has a deep connection to Varanasi, having grown up here, and that comes through in the way he speaks about the city — with both knowledge and genuine care. It made the experience feel authentic rather than scripted. We’re very glad we did this tour with him and would highly recommend Kunal to anyone visiting Varanasi or Sarnath who wants a meaningful, well-guided experience.
Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave in depth cultural, religious and historical background on places visited. Time management was on point as covered all places that is to be covered in good time. The driver was skilled in navigating the crazy traffic of Varanasi and he kept our luggages safe.
I’ve been to the Vatican, Lourdes and Canterbury. But Kunal gives you a deep understanding and appreciation of everything around you. 3,000 years of history and myth made into enjoyment and enlightenment. Time and money well spent.
This was an excellent experience! Kunal is the best guide we've had in India. He conducts tours for government officials and works at events like G20. He explained the city's history in detail and spoke about the significance of these places for Hinduism, pointing out small details and architectural features we wouldn't have noticed. We witnessed the cremation process and visited yogi Lali Baba and his community — an incredible and unique experience. Experience Varanasi helped organize our city tour the next day, and I highly recommend them. With Kunal, we also visited Sarnath. He took us to all the important sites, showed us the local museum, and explained the history of Buddhism in detail, as well as the significance of Sarnath and its symbols for India and Buddhists. In Varanasi itself, we visited several temples and the golden temple. Kunal quickly guided us through checkpoints and queues. Although we were limited on time due to our flight cancellation and urgent departure by bus, Kunal quickly adapted the program and still showed us the most important and interesting places in Varanasi.
Excellent experience with the best guide Kunal, always friendly, helpful, taking care I feel comfortable and showing the authentic Varanasi with the best places and so well prepared telling me about its customs, history and traditions. Definitivamente, a must to come and live the experience. I recommend it. Thanks Kunal and his driver for making me feel at home. Good luck and health. Genaro from Tenerife, Spain.
The tour was well planned and easy to follow. I felt that Kunal’s pride, passion and storytelling about Varanasi made the tour feel authentic. I would highly recommend taking this tour.
I had an amazing experience with Mr. Kunal and team during my Varanasi trip. Mr. Kunal was constantly in touch from the moment I had booked the tour, till it was completed. Mr. Diwakar was my guide and had an amazing knowledge of the city and its history. He took me to a hidden gem for breakfast and the taste is something that I will never forget. Mr. Diwakar also ensured I got a heart filling view of god across all the temples we visited. The only piece of constructive feedback I would give is to narrate the historical facts in a better engaging story format. A story captivates attention and ensures people remember the facts for much longer. This doesn’t mean the team is doing a bad job, just that narrating better stories will take them to the next level.
We are extremely pleased with the service provided by Experience Varanasi Services. Kunal Ji took care of all the arrangements and ensured ease of communication while booking. Diwakar Ji - the assigned tour guide showed the city and explained everything in detail. We found it very easy and stress free to navigate within the narrow lanes of Banaras. The Vishwanath Mandir Darshan, Cruise and Ganga Aarti along with Sarnath was conveniently covered on time. We really enjoyed the trip as much as we had hoped for and would definitely recommend them for Varanasi Trips.
