Duration: 2 Days
Ideal For: Foodies, Couples, Solo Travellers, Content Creators
Overview
Explore Banaras one plate at a time. This 2-day itinerary is crafted for those who want to taste the city’s culinary heritage — from timeless street foods and temple offerings to authentic thali meals and forgotten sweetmeats.
Day 1: Street Eats & Ghat-side Feasts
Morning
- 8:00 AM: Start with a classic Banarasi breakfast – Kachori sabzi and jalebi at Ram Bhandar (Thatheri Bazaar)
- 9:30 AM: Walk around Chowk – try malaiyo (winter special) or seasonal sweets
- 11:00 AM: Visit Annapurna Devi Temple and try prasad
Afternoon
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at Baati Chokha Restaurant (authentic Banarasi meal with litti, chokha, chokhi baat)
- 3:00 PM: Explore Godowlia street snacks: chana jor, gajak, roasted peanuts
- 4:30 PM: Sip Banarasi chai in kulhad near Assi Ghat
Evening
- 6:00 PM: Ganga-side snacks like chaat, aloo tikki, and tamatar chaat at Kashi Chaat Bhandar
- 8:00 PM: Dinner at Shri Shivay or Kesari Thal – 21-dish vegetarian thali
Day 2: Thalis, Lassis, and Legacy Shops
Morning
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast at Bengali Sweet House – samosa, dhokla, rasgulla
- 9:30 AM: Visit Lassi Wala near Godowlia or Dashashwamedh – try saffron and mango flavors
- 11:00 AM: Heritage walk with food stories around Chowk
Afternoon
- 12:30 PM: Lunch at Jaipuriya Bhawan – satvik Bhojan
- 2:30 PM: Visit to a local mithai workshop – behind Thatheri Bazaar (pre-arranged)
- 4:00 PM: Refreshments at Brown Bread Bakery – Banarasi fusion bites
Evening
- 6:30 PM: Ganga Aarti followed by riverside momos or pakoras from pop-up stalls
- 8:30 PM: Final dinner at Curry Leaf for south-Indian style Banaras touch or Aadha Aadha Café for fusion
Optional Add-ons
- Food photo walk with a local host
- Participate in a satvik cooking class at a homestay
- Sweet-tasting tour in hidden alleys
Tips
- Carry water and wet tissues
- Ask about ingredients if you’re avoiding onion/garlic
- Go light on Day 1 to survive Day 2!
- Morning meals are best before 10 AM
Book This Experience
Customise a Banaras food itinerary with guided walks and tastings, or stay with a local family to enjoy home-cooked delights.
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