Visit Varanasi
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- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Art & Culture
Varanasi: How to get there?
3hrs by bus from Allahabad
Varanasi: When to go?
From November to May
Varanasi: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Varanasi Vacations
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A deeply religious Hindu city and magnet for travellers on a spiritual quest.
Varanasi: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Varanasi, otherwise known as Benares, is one of India's most sacred towns. Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, it's a pilgrimage site for millions of Hindus.
My suggestion
As you walk along the ghats you'll find numerous temples that are ethereal, especially when night falls.
A deeply religious Hindu city and magnet for travellers on a spiritual quest.
My suggestion
Climb on to a barge to admire Varanasi at sunset or during the evening.
At 780km from Delhi, in the heart of the Ganges, Varanasi is the holiest of the Hindhu sacred sites. You may see some things that will shock you, but, nonetheless, it's a place that you really should visit.
My suggestion
Be respectful and don't take photos of any cremations you see. It's just a matter of being well behaved.
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