This food itinerary is designed for serious food lovers who want to taste every essential dish Varanasi has to offer, organized geographically to minimize travel time between stops.
Key Takeaways
- Day 1: The Old City Classics
Day 1: The Old City Classics
Start early with kachori-sabzi near Godowlia, then work south through Chowk for pedas, paan, and — in winter — a bowl of malaiyo. The afternoon is for lassi and chaat, and the day ends with the evening aarti followed by a late dinner of rabri falooda.
Day 2 belongs to the river side: a sunrise boat ride, a breakfast of puri-sabzi at a rooftop café near Assi, and a slow crawl through the flower and spice markets before you leave.
Quick Tips
• Best time: Early morning or evening • Duration: 1-2 hours • Entry: Most are free • Tip: Wear comfortable shoes
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