Varanasi Guru Empowers Local Storytellers and Launches 9 Heritage Walks to Preserve Kashi's Living Heritage

Varanasi, India - 6th September, 2025 - Varanasi Guru, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, India, and Uttar Pradesh Tourism, is proud to announce two landmark initiatives aimed at preserving the cultural and spiritual heritage of Varanasi.

This week, Varanasi Guru hosted a storytelling workshop for young college students, local guides, storytellers, and boatmen, helping them sharpen their narratives and embrace the value of their lived knowledge of Kashi. The workshop focused on empowering locals to take pride in their stories, preserving Varanasi's rich cultural and spiritual knowledge, and fostering a foundation for sustainable, community-driven tourism.

Building on the momentum of this workshop, Varanasi Guru also launched 9 new heritage walks, carefully curated after months of research and documentation. These immersive walks take travellers beyond conventional sightseeing to explore Kashi's myths, rituals, temples, ghats, and living traditions. By empowering local storytellers and guides, these walks not only offer authentic experiences but also create sustainable opportunities for the community.

"At Varanasi Guru, we believe tourism should do more than entertain. It should preserve heritage, empower communities, and connect travellers to the soul of Kashi," said Saurabh Rastogi, Founder of Varanasi Guru. "These initiatives are designed to ensure that the stories, traditions, and spiritual knowledge of this ancient city are shared responsibly and preserved for generations to come."

The storytelling workshop and heritage walks reaffirm Varanasi Guru's commitment to positioning Varanasi as a global centre for heritage tourism, sustainable travel, and cultural storytelling.

For more information and to explore the heritage walks, visit: varanasiguru.com/tours/heritage-walks

Varanasi Guru,
CK 43/42, Govindpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
PH: 9711115192, Email: saurabh@varanasiguru.com
Saurabh

Varanasi Guru is dedicated to preserving the living heritage of Varanasi through immersive experiences, storytelling workshops, and community empowerment. With a focus on authenticity and sustainability, Varanasi Guru strives to create meaningful connections between travelers and the spiritual and cultural legacy of Kashi.

This release was published on openPR.