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Summary Sarnath: A Historical Overview Travel Options from Varanasi Important Ghats in Varanasi Varanasi Sarnath: A Historical Overview Dhamek Stupa: An ancient monument of Buddhist architecture in Sarnath. Travel Options from Varanasi Swayambhunath Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. Options for Traveling Train Bus Plane Car 9 Important Ghats in Varanasi that You Must See Explore the…
I was about to travel alone for the first time in my life, and – not to sound overly melodramatic – I didn’t think I was going to make it home. India was calling, and on my back was a bag half-full of 300 hypodermic needles. The city of Varanasi on the River Ganges is…
Rishikesh vs Varanasi: A Cultural Showdown Two Indian cities along the Ganges each have claims to fame. Dubbed the “yoga capital of the world” for its numerous ashrams and yoga teacher training courses, Rishikesh is particularly popular among spiritual seekers (as well as those who are just in need of a good stretch). Follow the…
Rishikesh vs Varanasi: A Cultural Showdown Two Indian cities along the Ganges each have claims to fame. Dubbed the “yoga capital of the world” for its numerous ashrams and yoga teacher training courses, Rishikesh is particularly popular among spiritual seekers (as well as those who are just in need of a good stretch). Follow the…
Varanasi looms large in the minds of anyone contemplating a trip to India. The deep faith traditions evident at every ghat, the photogenic colors, and the tableau of humanity that comes to partake of the Ganges’ sacred waters here make Varanasi a magnet for spiritual seekers, intrepid travelers, and documentary filmmakers alike. This is India…