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Zostel Varanasi

Acquire equity in a premium backpacker hostel located in India's spiritual capital. High occupancy asset driven by the "Kashi Vishwanath Corridor" tourism boom.

Total Project Value
₹60 Lakhs
Fully Operational
Target Annual ROI
28% – 32%
Driven by 85%+ Avg Occupancy
Min. Investment
₹5 Lakhs
~8% Profit Share per slot
Market Thesis

Why we are betting big on
The Kashi Boom

Varanasi has fundamentally changed. The **Double Engine Government** has deployed massive infrastructure upgrades, creating a structural shortage of premium accommodation for the 15 Crore+ annual visitors.

Year-Round Peak Demand

Unlike hill stations with seasonality, Kashi sees consistent religious and cultural tourism 365 days a year.

36%
15 Cr+
2025 Visitors
vs 11 Cr (2024)
#1
Tourist Growth
In Uttar Pradesh
30%
Intl. Travelers
High Dollar Revenue
85%+
Peak Occupancy
Execution Roadmap

Zostel Launch Roadmap

Track the lifecycle of this asset from inception to first payout.

Property Lease Signed

October 2025

5-year lease agreement signed for a 4-story heritage property in Varanasi.

Renovations & Interiors

November 2025

Civil work completed. Currently installing bunk beds, lockers, and setting up the rooftop cafe.

Staff Hiring & Training

December 2025

Hiring property manager and housekeeping staff. Onboarding onto Zostel OS system.

Grand Launch

February 2026

Property went live. Initial occupancy exceeded 85% in the first week.

First Payout Cycle

April 2026

Distribution of profits to partners based on Q1 actual revenue share.

Quarterly Review

July 2026

Performance audit and optimization of F&B secondary revenue streams.

The Asset DNA

A 21-room property engineered for yield, featuring social zones, distinct sleeping categories, and revenue-generating F&B outlets.

Prime Location Map
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Right Next to Mona Lisa Cafe

Premium Amenities

Double Terrace Cafe
Ganga View F&B
Play Area & Chill Zone
Social Hub
Co-working Space
High-Speed WiFi
Private Suites
Premium Rooms

Operational Strength

Our Double Terrace Cafeteria creates a secondary revenue stream (25% of total) by attracting walk-in tourists, not just hostel guests.

Inventory Configuration

Total: 57 Beds
7
4 Bed Dorm
28 Total Beds
3
6 Bed Dorm
18 Total Beds
2
Twin Sharing
2 Total Beds
6
Deluxe Room
6 Total Beds
3
Premium Room
3 Total Beds
Technical Specs

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Don't Miss the Bus... or the Boat.

Varanasi is witnessing a generational tourism shift. Slots in this asset are filling up rapidly through our private investor network.