In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “the soul of India lies in its villages”, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages. The tour lets you visit nearby villages from Varanasi namely Chiraigaon and Sarai Mohana. The former will introduce you to India’s village life, where you can interact with the village folks, learn local recipes of pickle making and an up-close look at traditional farming practices and customs. The other village is the popular weavers’ village of Varanasi, where the famous exclusive Varanasi or Banarasi silk sarees are produced by the talented local weaving community. 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.
Get picked up from your hotel and then drive towards a local traditional village called Chiraigaon. On arrival in the village, get a warm welcome by the villagers and be shown around their homes and businesses. Explore the rustic settings of the village and get introduced to local farming practices and traditional customs. Interact with the locals and get to understand their way of living. Get your hands into making pickles out of home recipes. Sit down and savor a refreshing cup of masala tea.
Next visit Sarai Mohana village, the famous weavers’ village of Varanasi where you will be shown around and watch the artisans weaving beautiful fabrics from silk threads, creating the world-renowned Banarasi (other names of Varanasi) silk sarees. The silk sarees of Varanasi are one of the finest silks in India and are noted for its fine quality, intricate brocade work, and stunning embroidery. No wonder the saree is a favorite among ladies on festive and special occasions, it makes for a great gifting option as well which is worth the investment. After tour ends, you will be dropped back to your hotel.
| Duration | : | 1 Day |
| Starting price | : | 15 Per Person |
| Route | : | Varanasi Varanasi |
