Street foods in India offer distinct tastes and aroma. Traditionally old / ancient towns are known for their unique recipe and
cuisines. Kashi is a heaven for food lovers and, hence, exploring endless variety of dishes on Food Tour in Varanasi is a lifetime
experience. For many, across the globe, Varanasi crops up into their mind as they think of India. The holy city of Varanasi,
located on the western banks of the sacred-most river Ganga in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is known by many other names like
Benares and Kashi. It is one of the seven holy cities in Hinduism (saptpuri) and welcomes the most pilgrims. One of the oldest
living cities in the world, it is not a city which must be visited but, surely, a city that must be lived & experienced. It is
a challenge for reason & senses. It is chaos, spirituality and karma. It is a unique, unbridled and picturesque city. Like its
unique culture and lifestyle, Varanasi boasts of its variety of delicious street foods. Food tour in Varanasi is always high in
demand due to twin facts – first, one happens to taste several street delicacies and, second, during the course of exploring different
stalls, one happens to come across exotic heritage of Varanasi. Thus, it’s not only a street food tour in Varanasi but, also in a way,
is a heritage walk in Varanasi.
You will be picked up in air-conditioned car from your place of stay in Varanasi. An experienced guide, well-versed with
Varanasi’s culture, heritage, lanes, alleys, temples, ghats, cuisines and markets, will accompany you. Varanasi street
food tour meanders through ancient but lively narrow alleys. It is said that Varanasi lives and buzzes in its narrow alleyways.
Most famous temple of Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath, one of the ‘dwadash jyotirlinga’ is reached by walking through the narrow
and congested lanes. Several religiously significant temples like Annapurna Temple are located nearby.
The tour starts at 6 PM but according to season or convenience of the guests it can be started early. Thus, Food Tour in Varanasi has enough flexibility for customization. Varanasi is said to be foodies’ paradise. You will happen to taste several delicacies like Masala Chai (tea), Aloo Tikki, Malaiyo (flavored milk foam/froth or cloud), Kachoris, Shahi Toast (made up of bread), Tomato Chat, Pani Puri, Samosa(fried dumpling filled with boiled potatoes and herbs), Masala Dosa, Idli and Uttapam. After enjoying these tickling spicy dishes, you will be taken to the shops specializing in different kinds of sweets. Taste Lassi (yogurt shake, served in kulhad or earthen glass), Banarasi Kalakand & Rabri. Jalebis (made up of refined flour), Malpuas & Gulab Jamuns are sweets that are served crispy, syrupy and hot.
Just imagine about a tour of couple of hours that takes you on a heritage walk in cultural capital of India while your hunger pangs and taste buds are being pacified by scrumptious delicacies.