1-Day Rail Trip from Varanasi to Basti, Uttar Pradesh

Day 1: Explore Basti

Basti, India

7:30AM

Breakfast at Brown Bread Bakery

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Brown Bread Bakery, where you can enjoy their famous freshly baked bread and delectable pastries.
Take a rickshaw or a taxi to the station.
INR 300, 1 hour

9:00AM

Depart from Varanasi to Basti

Catch the Varanasi - Basti Express train, enjoying the scenic views of the Uttar Pradesh countryside as you travel.
Board the train at Varanasi Junction (BSB).
INR 120, 2.5 hours

11:30AM

Explore the Basti Fort

Once you arrive in Basti, head to the historic Basti Fort, known for its beautiful architecture and panoramic views.
Hire a local auto-rickshaw to reach the fort (approx. 15 minutes).
INR 100, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Nasta Point

Enjoy a traditional North Indian lunch at Nasta Point, where you can savor regional dishes like chole bhature and aloo paratha.
Walk or take a rickshaw from Basti Fort.
INR 250, 1 hour

1:30PM

Visit the Ram Janaki Temple

Post-lunch, take a short trip to the Ram Janaki Temple, a prominent religious site known for its serene atmosphere.
Use a local auto-rickshaw to the temple.
Free, 1 hour

2:30PM

Explore local markets

Wander through the bustling local markets of Basti, where you can shop for handicrafts and local sweets like peda.
Walk to the nearby market area.
Free (shopping costs vary), 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Return to Varanasi

Head back to the Basti train station to catch an afternoon train back to Varanasi.
Take a rickshaw to the station.
INR 100, 2.5 hours

6:30PM

Dinner at Kashi Chat Bhandar

Once back in Varanasi, enjoy dinner at Kashi Chat Bhandar, famous for its street food like pani puri and chaat.
Take a taxi from Varanasi Junction to the restaurant.
INR 200, 1 hour
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