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Traditional Home Cooking Experience in Varanasi

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Start and end in Varanasi

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Operator: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
Food & Culinary: Savor the world one bite at a time
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

Day 1
Varanasi
Start point
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Hotels in Varanasi city, 11:00 - 00:00)
End point
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Hotels in Varanasi city, 15:00 - 00:00)
Meals
Lunch (Lunch with local family featuring prepared dishes from cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit local vegetable market and bargain with vendors
- Hands-on cooking class at local family home
- Learn to prepare masala chai and pakodas
- Prepare pilau rice, dhal, raita, and chapattis
- Learn halwa-making session
- Lunch with local family

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Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd

4.8

(162 reviews)

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Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd

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4.8

Mark
March 10th, 2026
5
I am a solo traveler (70), just completed the Buddhist Circuit tour with VE. It was also my first visit to India....
I am a solo traveler (70), just completed the Buddhist Circuit tour with VE. It was also my first visit to India. Aamir, the tour coordinator, did a great job making sure that the tour came off as planned. Bablu was a fantastic driver. He really catered to my every need. Professional, courteous and a lot of fun to be with. The hotels were excellent. The on-site guides were very good. Just make sure that they speak English clearly. This situation came up only once. I strongly recommend VE.Show more
James
March 6th, 2026
4
I recently completed a 3-day guided tour in Varanasi. The itinerary itself was great and covered many of the...
I recently completed a 3-day guided tour in Varanasi. The itinerary itself was great and covered many of the highlights of the city, including the ghats, temples, and the Ganga Aarti ceremony. The guide was knowledgeable about the history and culture, and I appreciated the opportunity to see such an important spiritual destination up close. However, the experience would have been much better with clearer communication. There were times when airport pickup confirmation , meeting points, timing, or the plan for the day were not explained well in advance, which caused some uncertainty . A more detailed schedule or clearer updates from the tour company would have made the tour run much more smoothly. Overall, the destinations and cultural insights were memorable, but improved organization and communication would significantly enhance the experience for future travelers.Show more
The
February 28th, 2026
5
This 6 days Kashi Ayodhya journey was really peaceful and well organized btw. All places like Varanasi, Bodhgaya,...
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Tour ID: 142930

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before May 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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