When you sit in a boat in the middle of the Ganges looking at the ghats, it is not the eclectic architectural diversity of the view that strikes you first. Instead, it's…Read More
The ghats are roughly 8km of temples, shrines, towering palaces, and wide stone steps leading down to the edge of the sacred River Ganges. Some of the ghats are nothing…Read More
A must do. Next to the Taj Mahal, this is a must do. The city of Varanassi (formerly Benares) is the holiest city in the VERY holy land of India. The entire waterfront is…Read More
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Since the days when the city was called Benares, it has been famous for silk, and silk brocades. Beautiful examples are available here, and at prices that are very…Read More
Next to the ghats, this is another area that rewards the explorer with shrines tucked into every corner, pilgrims paying respects to the various temples, and stalls…Read More
My mother and I decided to take advantage of Varanasi’s silk merchants and have some clothes made for us. We went to the tourist office and got a list of recommended…Read More
This is a very photogenic town, but you have to be careful. It's one of the top pilgrimage sites in India, and that means a lot of religious, devout people you have to…Read More
So you've been in Varanasi for a few days, and you've strolled the ghats and wandered the labyrinthine alleys of the old city. You've been constantly assaulted by sounds,…Read More
Walking along the river is a relaxing way to spend time in Varanasi. It gives you an opportunity to explore the river banks (or 'ghats' as they are known in Hindi) first…Read More
We stopped by this shop on impulse on our way back to the hotel – it is next to Clarks Varanasi, only some 40 yards down the street. It sells both saris and ready-made…Read More