Varanasi street scene, viewed from the rooftop of our hotel
India is a fascinating country. Varanasi was the first city we visited during our travels through northern India, so you can imagine the culture shock and sensory overload we experienced after we passed the Sunauli border crossing between Nepal and India.
There are several images that come to mind when we reflect on our time in India’s holiest city. Without question, the sight of burning bodies on the ghats of the sacred Ganges River is not easily erased from our minds. It’s ironic that death is very much a part of life in Varanasi.
Some our most memorable moments were spent on the rooftop of our hotel, where the street-level chaos disappeared and we were able to watch and experience daily life in one of the oldest cities in the world. It was during those special moments that we felt the spirit of India.
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Have you traveled to India? Did you visit Varanasi?
Share your experience in the comments section below, we’d love to read about it!
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Varanasi(Banaras) is a beautiful place specially the ghats look awesome during night.
It is one of the oldest city as well as world biggest festival is celebrated. And is a holly place. Once every one should visit there you will learn many things about life.
Hi,
I liked the post so much. Varanasi is one of those places where people want to come once in his/her lifetime.