01 · Top of funnel
Media IP
A cinema-grade 11-schedule docuseries documenting the history, temples, mathas, and food of all 84 contiguous ghats of Varanasi — from Assi to Adi Keshav.
11-schedule cinema docuseries · 84 ghats
an 11-schedule cinema docuseries across 84 contiguous ghats
content-to-commerce for spiritual tourism
Varanasim is building a content-to-commerce operating system for spiritual and experiential tourism — and the docuseries is the top of the funnel.
The Ghats of Varanasi is a cinema-grade documentary series covering all 84 contiguous ghats along the Ganga, structured as eleven geographical shooting schedules. Each schedule captures roughly seven to eight ghats — their temples, mathas, rituals, and the food culture that lines the riverfront.
The series is designed to drive organic traffic to the Varanasim platform, where viewers discover curated packages across Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya — segmented into Heal, Moksh, and Banarasi experience pillars.
We are currently seeking seed investment and production partners for Schedules 1 and 2.
media IP → platform → commerce
01 · Top of funnel
A cinema-grade 11-schedule docuseries documenting the history, temples, mathas, and food of all 84 contiguous ghats of Varanasi — from Assi to Adi Keshav.
02 · Mid funnel
The docuseries drives high-intent organic traffic to the Varanasim web platform and YouTube channel — zero-CAC audience building.
03 · Bottom funnel
Viewers convert into customers through curated tourism packages, VIP experiences, and a verified B2B partner directory along the circuit.
84 ghats · 11 geographical schedules
Each schedule captures roughly seven to eight contiguous ghats — from Assi to Adi Keshav — documenting temples, mathas, rituals, and riverfront food culture.
Schedule 01
Seeking fundingAssi Ghat → Tulsi Ghat
Schedule 02
Seeking fundingBhainsasur → Prabhu Ghat
Schedule 03
PlannedPanchganga → Darbhanga
Schedule 04
PlannedMunshi → Ahilyabai
Schedule 05
PlannedDashashwamedh → Manikarnika
Schedule 06
PlannedScindia → Harishchandra
Schedule 07
PlannedKedar → Chauki
Schedule 08
PlannedKhori → Nishadraj
Schedule 09
PlannedRana Mahal → Gola Ghat
Schedule 10
PlannedDandi → Hanuman
Schedule 11
PlannedTrilochan → Adi Keshav
Experience pillars on the platform
[Heal]
Mind & body
Sunrise pranayama on Bajras, sound healing on private riverbanks, and silent alleyway meditation — for inbound and urban luxury seekers.
[Moksh]
Sacred traditions
Certified Pitru Karma priests, fast-track temple corridors, South Kashi Matha trails, and regional-language concierges for South Indian pilgrims.
[Banarasi]
Culture & taste
Heritage food crawls, silk weaver trails, and private classical raga baithaks for cultural travellers and heritage collectors.
lean crew · cinema gear
Crew
3–6 members
Equipment
Budget model: ₹5,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 per schedule
seed stage · schedules 1 & 2
For investors
Raising initial seed capital to fully fund the Assi → Prabhu Ghat stretch — yielding premium pilots, trailers, and launch assets for the Varanasim platform.
Fund allocation
Outcomes
For producers
Partner on geographical schedules with shared creative control and distribution rights across YouTube and the Varanasim platform.
In-video micro-documentary spotlights for heritage businesses — riverside stays, havelis, and local restaurants embedded in episodes.
Join a lean, mobile unit built for tight ghats, boats, and temple corridors — cinema look without a large footprint.
request the full deck
Share your interest as an investor, producer, or sponsor. For the full project blueprint, include “Request deck” in your message — or email hello@varanasim.com directly.