Banaras Unveils New Picnic Spot with Horse Riding and Banarasi Cuisine on Ganges Sands
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News18 Hindi•03/12/2025
Banaras Unveils New Picnic Spot with Horse Riding and Banarasi Cuisine on Ganges Sands
- •Between November and February, people enjoy camel and horse riding on the sands across the Ganges in Varanasi.
- •Tourists can reach the picnic spot by boating from Dashashwamedh Ghat, costing Rs. 100.
- •Camel riding costs 100 to 200 rupees per person, while horse riding costs 100 to 150 rupees per person.
- •Visitors can enjoy Banarasi cuisine from temporary shops offering dishes like Golgappa, Jhalmuri, Chaat, Momo, and Maggi.
- •The picnic spot is open from 11 am to 5 pm and is especially crowded during weekends and New Year's Day.
Why it matters: This matters because the picnic spot across the Ganges in Varanasi boosts local tourism and economy.
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