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Varanasi(Banaras)

Varanasi (also called Kashi or Benares) is one of India’s most spiritual and historic cities, set along the banks of the Ganga. Here are some quick tips and highlights to help you plan your visit:

Key Experiences

• Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
  Evening ritual with lamps, chanting, and music—arrive 45 min early for a good view.

• Sunrise Boat Ride
  Early-morning boat trips show the ghats bathed in soft light and daily rituals.

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple
  Famous Shiva temple—carry valid ID and expect tight security.

• Sarnath
  About 10 km away, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Includes Dhamek Stupa and the Archaeological Museum.

• Walking the Old City
  Narrow lanes filled with silk shops, paan stalls, and hidden shrines.