les112

Forty seven years on, and our recent trip to Varanasi felt the same. Of course, the population has increased and new suburbs have expanded outward since our first visit, but the old city, the crowded Ghats along the river, and the ominous haze from the burning pyres generated the same powerful, emotional impact. The highlights were a dawn boat ride along the Ganges, the Aarti ceremony at the Dasaswamedh Ghat, and walking the alleyways of the old city. I have written an illustrated article at http://www.artphototravel.net/india/varanasi-india/ that provides information, photos and map for planning purposes.

carobb

Thanks for posting this les112. I am about to visit Varanasi for the first time in October and this kind of information is really useful.

Did you go to the Aarti at Assi Ghat? If so, how does it compare to the one at Dasaswamedh?

I'd love to see your Journey Through Rajasthan page...

rhkkmk

i stayed at assi ghat and there is little of interest there,,

dondonandjj

Great information Thank you

sarvesh

Varanasi is ideal place in India. One and the same with the Ganges River, mother Ganga. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the entire world. The home of Lord Shiva. The heart of the Hindu religion. A place of life and death, simultaneously sacred and profane.his most famous temple kashiviswnath , Sankat mochan ,Durha kund , Tulsi mans mandir etc .the Varanasi city all tuck & corner show the temple .and his most famous university of “Varanas Hindu University” (BHU).if you want to more information of this place use this link (WWW.chardhamtoursindia.com)