Aashirwad Tours
Aashirwad Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Often referred to as Benares, Varanasi is one the oldest living city in the world.and the oldest in india.
Varanasi, India
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Fabio
Perugia, Italy9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It’s not my habit to write a review, but for Brij Mohan and his Aashirwad Tour I will do an exception. I spent thanks to his services an extraordinary experience in this magical town. Varanasi is not so easy to navigate, but Brij make everything look easy, special and unique. Me and my wife had the opportunity to visit private palaces from where I was able to have fantastic views of the old city and shoot very nice pictures. Eat and drink in great and safe places, spending nothing. He’s not a typical guide that want to take tourists in certain places to make them spend more money, so take the commission, not at all! He belongs to a Brahmin family and he’s honest, respectful and never gave us pressure in anyway. Apart all above said he knows every single stone or story of Varanasi. Furthermore he speaks english and german fluently and he passionated in his job and work hard to make you happy in anyway...for instance he helped me to find best place to record indian classical music which I love or to find anything we needed sometime staying with much more over the time was agreed. Now that I’m on my way back home I thank Brij for all the memories I will bring with me.
Written 22 January 2020
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Dear sir,
It was wonderful weekend with you and your wife during Varanasi trip . I'm a guide and i was feeling like I'm with my family members haha .. when guests want to get great experience and they ask to be like local... It's more easier for us to give you a very happy Tour in Varanasi and when I work without hesitation with easy people like you it's more comfortable and wonderful experience for both of us .. Varanasi is one of the beautiful place where one can be local to enjoy unlimited time and it's very nice. Narrow lanes and local tastes are very yummy but you must know where.. you got good choices so that's why your tour was perfect. Thanks again for your support and welcome again 🙏🏻
Written 29 November 2022
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AugustWest07
Washington, DC192 contributions
Jan 2020
We were assigned Brij as our guide by our tour operator (see my separate review of their services-also excellent on this site), and were lucky to get him.
He did a great job showing us his city, which he obviously cares very much about and knows so much about. We only had a day and a half with him but he got in all the important sites without it seeming rushed, and offered entertaining, insightful information and took great photos of us as well. He took great care to show us not only the tourist and religious significant sites, but he also made sure we saw some everyday scenes of community life in Varanasi, which we appreciated.
Only negatives are that we asked to go to a specific restaurant and he promised to take us there later but forgot (we didn't remind him either so that's on us), and a couple of times he tried to steer us to stores in which he gets a commission on sales (practice for all guides in India in our experience). But he was fine when we said no unlike some other guides we worked with in other places.
The guy has hustle and pride of of his city and I would highly recommend him to anyone who visits Varanasi, an amazing and chaotic and beautiful and spiritual city.
He did a great job showing us his city, which he obviously cares very much about and knows so much about. We only had a day and a half with him but he got in all the important sites without it seeming rushed, and offered entertaining, insightful information and took great photos of us as well. He took great care to show us not only the tourist and religious significant sites, but he also made sure we saw some everyday scenes of community life in Varanasi, which we appreciated.
Only negatives are that we asked to go to a specific restaurant and he promised to take us there later but forgot (we didn't remind him either so that's on us), and a couple of times he tried to steer us to stores in which he gets a commission on sales (practice for all guides in India in our experience). But he was fine when we said no unlike some other guides we worked with in other places.
The guy has hustle and pride of of his city and I would highly recommend him to anyone who visits Varanasi, an amazing and chaotic and beautiful and spiritual city.
Written 12 January 2020
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lindaricketts6
Pretoria, South Africa13 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Brijj has for 3 days not only shown me his love for the most beautiful and spiritual ancient city of Varanasi, but has gone out of his way to document our aarti's, organised a fantastic early morning Mother Ganga boatride (the best ever), took me deep into the deep and narrow alleys on his motorbike, has shown me the hidden Temples, introduced me to street Masala chai, taught me the art of chewing paan and spitting beetle juice in the street corners and just so much more. This is the best guide in Varanasi, we had serious conversations and fun, we laughed and we talked. I will definitely only ever again make use of Brijj's services! Brijj is Varanasi's number one guide!
Written 4 February 2020
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Dear Ms Linda,
Thank you so much for your great reviews..
We are happy to hear from you that you enjoyed your there days in every moment you spend some beautiful memories with us.. morning and evening was the best as you said it's most important highlights of Kaashi the subahe banaras ( morning sunrise beauty) and if you enjoy it during boat ride it's wonderful experience.. evening time cultural program and old tradition of Hindus to respect mother Ganga Aarti and feel the spiritual importance of the Hinduism some beautiful temple and masala chai, lassi makes it very easy experience of taste of locals...it's safe and healthy where we know many tourists has given their best feedback for that .. thank you so much you liked them all whatever you got here.. welcome again for sometimes..
Written 13 February 2023
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AmitRC
2 contributions
Jan 2023
We had a wonderful experience thanks to Brijmohan (Aashirwad Tours) our guide. He was attentive to all requests, including one where he personally helped out with a technical issue with a mobile phone, by taking us to an authorised service centre.
His knowledge of the history of Varanasi provided us with a wonderful perspective both about the famous alleys of Kashi as well as the significance and history of the ghats on the river Ganges. And his knowledge of the famous food stall and restaurants of Varanasi, which he took an extra effort to take us to, was a wonderful bonus.
I would strongly recommend Aashirwad Tours and Brijmohan to anyone who is looking for an immersive tour of one of the world's oldest living cities.
His knowledge of the history of Varanasi provided us with a wonderful perspective both about the famous alleys of Kashi as well as the significance and history of the ghats on the river Ganges. And his knowledge of the famous food stall and restaurants of Varanasi, which he took an extra effort to take us to, was a wonderful bonus.
I would strongly recommend Aashirwad Tours and Brijmohan to anyone who is looking for an immersive tour of one of the world's oldest living cities.
Written 25 January 2023
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Dear sir,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words and I'm so happy to read about your experience with us was immersive experience in Varanasi. It helps us positively being more attention for our work ... and it also helps for upcoming tourists who are looking for a professional guide and excellent service. thank you so much for your support. hope to see you again in future.
Written 7 February 2023
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Klara N
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
They were two amazing days with Brij in Varanasi. Brij pays attention to details so that you feel safe and comfortable every moment. We enjoyed the runrise on Ganga while listening to the live traditional music. Exploring the crooked streets of Varanasi observing the day to day life of the city was thrilling. Thanks!
Written 10 February 2023
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Dear guest,
Thank you for your review and support.
Morning sunrise boat ride and clasical music concern is one of the best thing I like also it's an amazing experience with beautiful morning and sunrise which we can feel very deep in our hearts..
Thank you for your choice tour with us.. welcome back sometime. Share your experiences with your friends in your country.
Written 11 February 2023
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Rosina
11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Brij Mohan is the best guide in Varanasi. I warmly suggest him, because he has a deep knowledge of history, religion, philosophy of India, especially of Varanasi, his city, where he is born and lives. He took me and my husband to know the most authentic part of Varanasi, places difficult to find by ourselves
Written 21 January 2020
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ChangiTraveller
Singapore, Singapore115 contributions
Oct 2022
I found Brijmohan (Ashirwad Tours) on Trip Advisor.
I was organizing a tour for 6 pax including 2 elderly ladies and 2 children.
Communication was prompt and smooth.
My family arrived DDU train station in the evening.
From meeting them at the station and transporting them to the airport 6 days later, Brij organised daily sightseeing in Varanasi and day trips to Sarnath & Prayagraj.
Everything ran smoothly and was organised at the pace which was comfortable.
Brij's knowledge, patience and people skills made the visit memorable and enjoyable.
I will recommend Brijmohan and Ashirwad Tours to everyone especially if you travelling with your family.
Thank you Brij. We will be returning to your historical city to soak in the colours, taste and most importantly the soul.
I was organizing a tour for 6 pax including 2 elderly ladies and 2 children.
Communication was prompt and smooth.
My family arrived DDU train station in the evening.
From meeting them at the station and transporting them to the airport 6 days later, Brij organised daily sightseeing in Varanasi and day trips to Sarnath & Prayagraj.
Everything ran smoothly and was organised at the pace which was comfortable.
Brij's knowledge, patience and people skills made the visit memorable and enjoyable.
I will recommend Brijmohan and Ashirwad Tours to everyone especially if you travelling with your family.
Thank you Brij. We will be returning to your historical city to soak in the colours, taste and most importantly the soul.
Written 24 October 2022
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Dear sir,
Thank you so much for your beautiful words.
It's giving us more positive anergy to work more smoothly and work with organised team.
As per discussion, your family members are 6 months baby and 83 year old ladies too so i was sure they will need flexibility and comfortable with sightseeing time and situations.
Thanks to shree Kashi Vishwanath so everything was great way and suitable for everyone. Darshan in each temple was also perfectly fine especially in Kashi Vishwanath Mandir where all the time big rush is normal to find and we decided to make it by VIP darshan entry. Overall tour was great and your family is very humble and very very kind mother. I wish you all a great year ahead and welcome again to visit my magical city Varanasi. 🙏🏻
Written 29 November 2022
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cjrocha
Playa del Carmen, Mexico10 contributions
Mar 2023
We enjoyed our time with Brijj very much. The highlight was our sunrise Ganges boat ride .He arranged a trio of musicians to accompany us and had fresh flowers and rose petals. Very beautiful. He is knowledgeable and kind. I would definitely recommend his guide services.
Written 20 March 2023
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hsewdat
8 contributions
Mar 2023
My wife and I were left in awe at mesmerizing Varanasi, thanks mainly to our excellent guide Brij, who really made our three days trip a unique, spiritual and out of this world experience last March 2023. From the very beginning, he warmly welcomed us to his city, making sure our wishes were fulfilled, in addition to the exceptional surprise he planned on our Ganga river boat ride at dawn, musicians onboard, the evening aarti ceremonies the night before, rickshaw rides, exploring the tiny streets, food stalls, markets and numerous temples, plus a memorable visit to Sarnath to top it all off. He does his city proud, and he is a humble and very caring human being. Thanks for the best chai, the hunt for milk cake and the best veggie food, and the many interesting stories told along the way, He made sure we saw as much of Varanasi as possible in such a short stay. It was without a doubt, the highlight of our fifteen day trip to India.
Written 31 March 2023
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Jonathon H
Andover, UK123 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
We had an amazing time in Varanasi, taken off the tourist route to see the real city whilst exploring the culture and holy importance that Varanasi holds.
Our tour guide Brij was brilliant, listens to our requests and really made our trip specially. We wish we had longer as we were time constrained due to flights, that said, Brij managed to fit everything in and made sure we had a great experience.
Our tour guide Brij was brilliant, listens to our requests and really made our trip specially. We wish we had longer as we were time constrained due to flights, that said, Brij managed to fit everything in and made sure we had a great experience.
Written 30 September 2023
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