Package Details

Details Info

Budget Package – ₹1,800 per person

Tour Highlights

• Walking Tour of Old Galis (lanes):

• Explore Godowlia, Vishwanath Gali, Chowk, and Thatheri Bazaar.

• Experience silk weaving workshops & Banarasi sari making.

• Visit local spice, utensil, and sweet shops tucked in ancient alleys.

• Ghat Experiences:

• Assi Ghat: Morning Ganga Aarti, yoga & music.

• Dashashwamedh Ghat: Evening Ganga Aarti (grand ceremony).

• Manikarnika Ghat: Witness the eternal flame and cremation traditions (from a respectful distance).

• Tulsi Ghat: Known for Akhada (traditional wrestling) & cultural stories.

• Banarasi Lifestyle Activities:

• Participate in a short yoga/meditation session on the ghat.

• Watch earthen lamp making or toy making by local artisans.

• Handloom weaving demo with Banarasi silk artisans.

• Learn the art of Banarasi paan making & taste the iconic paan.

• Local chai stop in kulhad with a storytelling session by guide.

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🛺 Package Inclusions

• English/Hindi speaking heritage guide

• Walking & cycle rickshaw ride through old lanes

• Private boat ride on the Ganges

• Entry assistance for temples/ashrams (if included)

• Lifestyle activity participation (weaving demo, yoga, artisan visit, etc.)

• Mineral Water Bottles

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✨ Add-on Experiences

• Morning photography tour of ghats & galis

• Traditional Banarasi vegetarian lunch in a local home

• Classical music or sitar recital in a heritage haveli

• Henna/Mehendi session for women travelers

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⏰ Suggested Timings

• Morning Tour: 5:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Best for Sunrise, Yoga, Galis)

• Evening Tour: 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Best for Ghats, Aarti, Lifestyle)

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👉 This package gives tourists a complete taste of Banarasi Culture – Not just sightseeing but living the essence of the city.