Village Tour of Varanasi: A Dive into Authentic Indian Culture and Lifestyle
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Varanasi District
Immerse yourself in the authentic Indian culture and lifestyle with a village tour of Varanasi. Experience the traditions, livelihoods, and hospitality of rural communities, and gain a unique perspective on the city and its people.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Varanasi District - “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
  • Saray Mohana - 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.
  • Kapildhara - 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.
  • Chiraigaon - 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.
  • Rameshwar - 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.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Expert Storyteller/Guide fluent in English & Hindi
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Inclusive of all fees and taxes
  • Engaging discussions on extensive history, industry, trade, agriculture, and religion
  • Refreshments including tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Mahatma Gandhi once remarked,

“The soul of India lies in its villages.”

Embrace this unique expedition that will take you to the heart of authentic India and its villages. Explore the village life encircling Varanasi with us and absorb the quintessential spirit of Indian tradition.

We’ve designed this unconventional excursion to offer you a chance to immerse yourself in the village communities of India, allowing you to gain firsthand experience of their customs and daily activities, which are seldom featured in conventional travel literature.
Witness up close the rhythms of life in an Indian village. Observe the villagers uphold the traditions and cultural heritage of their ancestors, ensuring its endurance for future generations. Discover the rudiments of domestic cookery, land tilling, seed planting, herding livestock, managing a dairy, school visits and interactions with the village children. As the journey concludes, you’ll acquire a profound understanding of the city’s heritage, its gastronomy, and the day-to-day existence of its inhabitants.

Location
Varanasi District
Cancellation Policy

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

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Brett_m
Mar 15, 2024
We loved the village tour with Manish - Manish was a great guide for this Village tour. We really enjoyed our time spent with him and the village experience was amazing. Starting at 8am and finishing at 4pm, it was a great day. We highly recommend Manish if your interested in this village tour.
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Relax22415851100
Jan 14, 2024
A day out of Varanasi - This was a great day led by my guide Manish. We visited three different villages and lots of roadside places in between. It was a seamless day with great conversation. The villages were great.. welcoming people and only to happy to talk and show you things. Never was there any pressure to buy or give. Best memory..being invited into a very old home by a villager. I feel I gained a better understanding of people through this day. I would thoroughly recommend it.
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Raymond_p
Jan 11, 2024
Varanasi: a village experience - This was a great excursion out of Varanasi. From the morning hotel pickup to the late afternoon return, it was fascinating. Three very different villages were visited and included watching people at work, talking with local farmers and their families. People were pleased to see us and my guide made me feel relaxed with the communities. It was great stopping at roadsides for a chai and a brief wander around town activities. Everywhere there was so much going on that could be looked at and talked about. A great thali for lunch complimented all this. I can really recommend this day out of Varanasi as it adds several more dimensions to understanding this amazing part of India.
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