{"id":15362,"date":"2025-05-15T12:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T06:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/india\/?post_type=experience&#038;p=15362"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T07:49:21","slug":"southern-temples-sacred-ponds-walk","status":"publish","type":"experience","link":"https:\/\/www.experientialjourneys.com.au\/india\/experience\/southern-temples-sacred-ponds-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Temples &#038; Sacred Ponds Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Southern Temples &#038; Sacred Ponds Walk<\/h1>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;image-conetent-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;left-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18855&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\r\n<h5>Historical Walk Through Varanasi\u2019s Spiritual Heart<\/h5>\r\nStep Into the Sacred South of Varanasi\r\nAccording to the Shiva Mahapurana, the southern part of Varanasi\u2014known as Gauri Kedareshwar Khand\u2014is the city\u2019s most sacred region. This enlightening walking tour explores the spiritual richness of this area, winding through sacred ponds, hidden shrines, and centuries-old temples rooted in mysticism, poetry, and devotion.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n\r\nBeginning at Assi Ghat, the southernmost embankment of the Ganges, this immersive walk traces the footsteps of 16th-century poet-saint Goswami Tulsidas, who authored the Ramcharitmanas, a beloved retelling of the Ramayana in the local tongue. You&#8217;ll visit the temple dedicated to him and learn how his life and writings shaped the spiritual landscape of Banaras.\r\n\r\nAs you explore quiet alleyways and temple courtyards, you\u2019ll come upon Lonark Kund, the Monkey Temple, and other hidden gems\u2014many dating back over two millennia. The walk concludes with a rare darshan of a hidden Sun Temple tucked behind Tulsidas\u2019s home. Along the way, don\u2019t be surprised to step aside for a funeral procession\u2014an ever-present reminder of Varanasi\u2019s deep embrace of both life and death.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;right-image&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\r\n<h2><em>Why should you book this trip?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Visit ancient temples and sacred ponds, including the famed Monkey Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Walk through 2,200 years of history in Varanasi\u2019s holiest quarter.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discover offbeat locations and stories not found in guidebooks.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-outline-primary btn-show-read-more\" href=\"#read-more\" role=\"button\"> Read More <\/a>\r\n\t<div class=\"collapse collapse-read-more\" id=\"collapse_rm\">\r\n\t\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Learn about Tulsidas and his influential role in shaping Hindu devotional literature.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gain insight into local beliefs about life, death, and reincarnation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Experience the city\u2019s spiritual rituals up close in a respectful, guided format.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A thoughtful, immersive experience ideal for spiritual seekers and history lovers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"mt-3\"><a class=\"btn-hide-read-more\" href=\"#less-read\" role=\"button\"> Less Read <\/a><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18856&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;100&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;100&#8243; class=&#8221;inspiration-expert-widget&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3><strong>Mr. Sunil<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h5><\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<h6>Key person to meet<\/h6>\r\n<h2>Get inspired by industry experts<\/h2>\r\n<h5>With two decades of experience in experiential tourism, Sunil will be the perfect host for the walking food tour in Colombo.<\/h5>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He will take you to a range of locations, from food markets and food stalls to local pubs and city highlights. 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