Villages of Varanasi

Visiting Indian towns and cities have become common with the travellers, but have you ever thought of visiting Indian villages, where you can get a chance to explore a completely different culture and tradition? If no, then think about it before you actually miss an ultimate experience you have never thought of before. In fact, the villages have the basis of life in India for thousands of years, and two third of her population still live in places like this. Absorbing the invasions of the Barbarians, Muslims and British, it was the villages that preserved the essential values of the Indian culture. Take a tour to villages in and around Varanasi, which will give you a chance to closely watch the lifestyle of the villagers and see how even today they have prevented their old culture and tradition for coming generations.

Experience the real village life with us by becoming a part of our Varanasi Village Tour. Our Village tour to Varanasi will take you away from the hustle and bustle of the city and leave you with a lifetime experience. As, the legends say, Varanasi is the city of Lord Shiva, built by Shiva himself and it is beyond any timeline of history and any time. As, we intend to start the tour from Delhi, meet with our representative to avail the facilities to embark upon the journey ahead. From Delhi, you will head towards the city of Varanasi, where in the evening you will pacify your soul at the bank of the Ganges with Ganga Aarti. Get amazed with the rituals of myriad lamps and holy chants.

You will start the day a little early with a cup of tea followed by a drive to river bank. Enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the banks, rather known as the Ghats. The boat ride at sunrise will give you a spiritual glimpse of this holy city. Further, we will explore the temples of Varanasi. Later, after having breakfast you will leave for an excursion to Sarnath and Lamhi village.

Sarnath is situated 10 km east of Varanasi. It is one of the major centers Buddhism's in India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath, where he gave his first sermon. Also, visit the deer park and the museum. Later, drive to Lamhi Village, situated towards west to Sarnath. Lamhi is the birthplace of the renowned Hindi and Urdu writer Munshi Premchand. Munshi Premchand is much-admired as the greatest narrator of the sorrows, joy and aspirations of the Indian Peasantry. Born in 1880, his fame as a writer went beyond the distant lands. Visit several cattle Farm, School and Agricultural fields, before you return to Varanasi for an overnight stay.

After having breakfast, set out to visit Rameshwar village. The village is situated on the banks of River Varuna, on the sacred Path of Varanasi. In Rameshwar village, visit the village Cattle and Agricultural Farm, to understand the simple way of village living that is adopting the modern ways to survive in the race of globalization. You will also visit the Sanskrit school and Ashrams situated in the village. Sense the vibes of the language that is the mother language of all the Indian languages and it is still living amongst us. Today there will be full day excursion to Chiraigaon and Sarai Mohana villages. Here, you will be visiting the house of Chiraigu and meet the natives. You will get to know about the day to day life of the villagers with their way of livelihood.

After lunch, drive to Sarai Mohana villages of Varanasi. The village is well known for its silk weaving, as most of the locals here are indulge in this trade. The famous Banarasi sarees are made by these waivers and are among the finest saris in India and abroad. They are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery, which are worn by Indian women on the occasions of festivals, such as, in marriage parties. The Varanasi saree is just one example of the unique collection of art and culture of the country. In the village of Sarai Mohana, you will get to know with the craftsmanship of the weavers with their distinct design. The people of this village are working hard on designing these sarees to keep its uniqueness and legacy. Know more about this exquisite sarees, which can take up to or more than six months to have the desired quality.

After visiting the villages of Varanasi, as you come back to Delhi, have a guided sightseeing of the city of seven cities. After breakfast, set out for the sightseeing tour of Delhi, where you will visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. After lunch, visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also, drive to the past President's House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping centre, as the Sun will slowly drop down at the hour of dusk.

Relax in your hotel, and get ready for your onward journey, with a touch of ethnicity. 

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