Banaras
The City of Light
Ancient ghats, temple bells and the Ganga at dawn — older than history itself, and still very much alive.
The Oldest Living City
Banaras — also called Varanasi and Kashi — sits on the western bank of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, and claims to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth. Nearly ninety ghats line the river, each with its own name and story, and above them rise temple spires, narrow lanes and centuries of daily ritual that have never really stopped.
Mornings here begin with boats gliding past bathers and priests at the water's edge; evenings end with the fire and chant of the Ganga Aarti. In between, there's Banarasi silk in every shop window, kachori and thick lassi in every lane, and Sarnath — where the Buddha gave his first sermon — a short ride away. Locals simply call it what it has always been: the City of Light.
Places Worth Exploring
Banaras isn't seen in one sitting — it's ghats by morning, temples by afternoon, and fire by the river at dusk.
Experiences To Have Here
Sunrise Boat Ride
Drift past the ghats at dawn as the city wakes and the light turns gold.
Ganga Aarti
Watch the evening fire ritual at Dashashwamedh Ghat from the riverbank or a boat.
Temple Trail
Kashi Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan and the lanes of temples in between.
Banarasi Silk Shopping
Watch the handloom weavers at work and shop sarees straight from the source.
Street Food Walk
Kachori-sabzi, thandai and malaiyyo through the old city's narrow galis.
Sarnath Half-Day Trip
A quiet Buddhist counterpoint to the city — stupas, ruins and a museum.
Banaras Tour Package
One well-planned itinerary covering Banaras's best sides — ghats, temples and the timeless pull of the Ganga.
2 Days
Banaras 2 Days Tour
Ghats, temples, a sunrise boat ride and a half-day trip to Sarnath — the essential Banaras, at an easy pace.
Best Time To Visit
October – March
Cool, clear mornings — ideal for the ghats, boat rides and long walks.
April – June
Hot and dry, often above 40°C. Best kept to early mornings and evenings.
July – September
Monsoon season — the Ganga runs high, and the ghats take on a different mood.
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