Tour of the Villages of Varanasi (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car)

“The soul of India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages. Join us on this tour of villages surrounding Varanasi and you will experience the true essence of Indian culture. We have curated this offbeat tour as an opportunity to actually be among the village communities of India and get personal in-depth insights into their lifestyle and livelihood, which are hardly mentioned in a travel guidebook. See the life in rural India closely and experience the villagers, see how even today they have preserved their old culture and tradition for coming generations. Learn the basics of home cooking, ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, visit to a local school and spend time with rural kids. By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture, food and life of a local.

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   Varanasi District

   1 hour

   “The soul of India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages

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   Stop 2

   2 hours

   Visit Village Sarai Mohana known for its silk weaving and craftsmanship of the weavers with their distinct design. Banarasi sarees made by these waivers are among the finest saris in India.

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   Stop 3

   1 hour

   Experience ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, learn local cooking, visit to a local school and spend time with rural kids in Kapildhara village.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1 hour

   Visit the village Chiraigaon, here visit the house of Chiraigu and meet the natives; get to known about the day to day life of the villagers with their way of livelihood.

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   Stop 5

   2 hours

   Visit Rameshwar village situated on the bank of River Varuna on the sacred Path of Varanasi, experience their Cattle and Agricultural Farm, as well as visit the Sanskrit school and Ashrams situated in the village.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.