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Varanasi Shopping Tour

Overview

Embark on a vibrant cultural and shopping journey in the “City of Ghats.” This carefully crafted one-day tour is ideal for travelers from Hyderabad who want to experience Varanasi’s unique blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and local life. With smooth private transfers, knowledgeable guidance, and curated visits to bustling bazaars and artisan hubs, this tour ensures a comfortable and memorable shopping adventure.

Highlights

  • Stroll through famous markets like Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazaar, and Godowlia for authentic Banarasi treasures.
  • Shop exquisite Banarasi silk sarees, handwoven fabrics, brassware, wooden toys, and religious artifacts.
  • Visit local craft clusters to witness artisans weaving silk and crafting traditional designs.
  • Experience the charm of street-side stalls offering beads, rudraksha malas, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
  • Relish local street food delights like kachori-sabzi, lassi, and chaat while exploring the markets.
  • Enjoy guided shopping with comfortable pickup, drop-off, and AC transport included.
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Inclusion

  • Private AC vehicle with skilled driver, all taxes & tolls
  • Hotel/airport pickup & drop-off in Udaipur
  • English-speaking guide during market/exploration
  • Lunch and bottled water

Exclusion

  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Entrance fee to Shilpgram (~INR 50)
  • Mall purchases & meals outside inclusions

Itinerary

Day 1: Full-Day Varanasi Shopping Tour

• 09:00 – Pickup from hotel/railway station/airport in Varanasi with private AC vehicle and guide assistance.

09:30 – Godowlia Market & Vishwanath Gali
Begin your day exploring the bustling streets near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Shop for Banarasi silk sarees, jewelry, puja essentials, rudraksha beads, and souvenirs.

11:00 – Thatheri Bazaar
Famous for brassware and copperware. Discover intricately designed diyas, puja thalis, and traditional utensils that showcase Varanasi’s craft legacy.

12:30 – Weaver’s Colony Visit
Head to the weaver’s neighborhood and witness artisans creating world-renowned Banarasi sarees. Buy authentic silk sarees, dupattas, or fabrics directly from looms.

13:30 – Lunch Break
Relish a traditional Banarasi thali or local delicacies like kachori-sabzi, tamatar chaat, and lassi at a popular eatery.

14:30 – Chowk & Vishalakshi Gali
Wander through narrow alleys filled with glass beads, wooden toys, decorative crafts, and religious idols. A perfect spot to pick up unique handicrafts.

15:30 – Dal Mandi & Urban Shopping
Explore Dal Mandi for textiles and everyday wear, or visit modern stores for readymade garments, accessories, and lifestyle items.

16:30 – Street Food & Snack Time
Treat yourself to Banarasi paan, malaiyyo (seasonal sweet), or chaat while strolling through vibrant local markets.

17:30 – Dashashwamedh Ghat Market
Pick up souvenirs like miniature Ganga Aarti lamps, brass idols, and spiritual artifacts near the ghats.

18:30 – Witness Evening Ganga Aarti
Experience the magical Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Absorb the spiritual atmosphere and shop at nearby stalls selling lamps, incense, and devotional items.

20:00 – Dinner Break
Enjoy a riverside dinner at a local restaurant or rooftop café overlooking the Ganges.

21:00 – Drop-off
Conclude your shopping and cultural experience with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel/railway station/airport.

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