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INDIA - Varanasi  (Benares)

Ghats - Ganges River

Varanasi, once known as Benares, is a historical city in northern India. The city is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Many Hindus believe that dying in Varanasi brings salvation/nirvana and so they make the trip to the city when they realize that they are close to death. In many ways Varanasi epitomizes the very best and worst aspects of India, and it can be a little overwhelming with the corpses cremation. However, the scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world.
Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges. They were built by Hindu kings who wanted to die along the Ganges, and they built lofty palaces along the river, most of which are now hotels, to spend their final days.The city has 86 ghats are for bathing and puja ceremony and two ghats which are used exclusively as cremation sites. Morning boat ride on the Ganges across the ghats is a popular visitors attraction.
BEST TIME to VISIT VARANASI

 

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BEST TIME to TRAVEL to VARANASI
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From November to March
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