Foodie Rail/Train Trip in Banaras

Day 1: Culinary Delights & Sarnath

Varanasi, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Deena Chaat Bhandar

Start your day with a delicious plate of Dahi Puri and Aloo Tikki, popular street food in Varanasi.
£5, 1 hour

10:00AM

Explore Vishwanath Gali

Walk through this bustling lane known for its assortment of sweets, chaats, and traditional Benarasi paan.
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Baati Chokha Restaurant

Indulge in a traditional Bihari meal with dishes like litti chokha and the restaurant's special thali.
£10, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Visit Sarnath

Head to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist site, and explore the ruins and temples with a guide.
£3, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Kachori Gali

End your day with crispy kachoris and spicy aloo sabzi in this popular food street.
£4, 1 hour

Day 2: Ghats & Local Markets

Varanasi, India

8:30AM

Breakfast at Pizzeria Vaatika Cafe

Enjoy a western-style breakfast with a view of the Ganges at this quaint cafe.
£7, 1 hour

10:00AM

Explore Assi Ghat and Dashashwamedh Ghat

Stroll along the riverbanks, witness morning rituals, and shop for souvenirs at the local markets.
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Open Hand Cafe

Relish a healthy meal at this cafe known for its organic and vegetarian dishes.
£8, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Shopping at Godowlia Market

Explore the bustling market for Banarasi silk sarees, handicrafts, and street snacks.
Variable, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Blue Lassi

End your trip with a refreshing lassi at this iconic spot offering a variety of flavours.
£3, 1 hour