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A guided 3-day exploration of the cultural heartbeat of Banaras — silk weaving, classical music, akharas, paan, kachori-jalebi, the gallis and the lost art of Banarasi adda.
Banarasi Silk Village
Visit a working handloom weaver. See a Banarasi sari being made over 4–6 weeks of hand-knotted brocade.
Classical Music Akhada
Sit in on a tabla or sitar lesson. Visit the homes of late maestros like Pandit Ravi Shankar and Bismillah Khan.
Banarasi Paan & Food Walk
Try Kashi Chaat Bhandar, Pehalwan Lassi, Deena Chaat, Blue Lassi, Kashi Vishwanath Khasta Kachori.
Galli Walking Tour
The narrow lanes of Vishwanath Galli, Thatheri Bazaar, Chowk — a paradise for photographers.
Akhara Visit
See traditional pehelwans (wrestlers) train in mud akharas with mace, gada and clubs.
A side of Kashi most visitors miss. Highly recommended for repeat travellers.
