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Banarasi Silk and Village Experience in Varanasi

 Varanasi    4 Hours 137 people interested today
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Trip Overview

A half-day guided sightseeing tour of the villages which lie in close proximity to the holy city of Varanasi, letting you experience and understand the rural lifestyle, culture and also the making of Banarasi silk saree.

Highlights

  • Visit the Sarai Mohna known for its silk weaving and the famous Banarasi silk saree. 
  • Experience the rural ways of ploughing, cattle raising, dairy farming and more.
  • Take a tour of the Chiraigaon village and meet the natives of the house of Chiraigu.
  • Company of a local guide and experienced driver during this tour.

 

Detailed overview

“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. This offbeat tour is 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.

 

Itinerary

  • The driver will pick up the guests from the hotel or residence in Varanasi at 8:00 AM.
  • The guide cum host for the tour will meet the guests here and after a quick introduction, the tour with start
  • First, visit the village Sarai Mohana known for its silk weaving and craftsmanship of the weavers with their distinct design. Banarasi sarees made by these weavers are among the finest sarees in India.
  • Experience ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, learn local cooking.
  • Visit a local school and spend time with rural kids.
  • The next and the final stop of the day would be the village Chiraigaon, here visit the house of Chiraigu and meet the natives; get to know about the day to day life of the villagers with their way of livelihood.
  • After the completion of your 4-hour tour, you would be dropped back to your hotel/residence in Varanasi.

Basic Details

Start Point
Varanasi Hotel/Residence
Finish Point
Varanasi Hotel/Residence
Start time
8:00 am
Category
Tours & SightseeingVillage ToursFamily-friendly
Trip Code
O793A2901

Inclusions

  • All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Pick up and drop from the hotel/residence in city limits.
  • Service of a knowledgable guide.
  • Driver and fuel charges
  • Snacks.
  • Water bottles.
  • All parking and toll charges.

Exclusions

  • Any monument entrance charges.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above.
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Important Information

  • Tour involves a moderate amount of walking, all the guests are requested to wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • The guests may also carry sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, hats or scarf and camera if interested in photography.
  • Children below 4 years of age (accompanied by an adult) are allowed to join for free.
  • A Sedan can accommodate 3 members only (4 years of age or older).
  • An SUV can accommodate 5 members only (4 years of age or older).
  • Each member must carry a valid photo ID.
  • The guests are requested to bring the following during the tour - Camera and its accessories to you enjoy photography, sunglasses, sunscreen and umbrella (in case of rainy season or summers).
  • The tour has a time limit of 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, additional per hour charges are applicable (to be paid directly to the guide in cash).
  • Rs 1000 per hour is charged for any vehicle (Includes vehicle, fuel, driver and guide charges).

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund if cancelled before* 24 hour
  • No refund after that

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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point

  • Hotel/Residence at Varanasi city limits.
  • The contact number and other details of the local person are shared in the booking voucher, sent to you via email after the booking.
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