8 special highlights of Varanasi you don't want to miss
It is difficult to understand why Varanasi is so attractive. After all, it is gross, there is cow shit everywhere, people are cremated in public and there is hardly any good coffee to be had. Yet it is enchanting. Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and is the most sacred place for Hindus. Old traditions such as public cremations and the caste system are still very prominent here. Yes, it is India at its best and a must-do when you go to India. In this article, I'll take you on a tour of the eight highlights that make Varanasi an unforgettable experience. Walk along the Ganges The Ganges is the center of life in Varanassi. A walk along this sacred river (or Mother Ganga as the Indians call her) is therefore a guarantee for sensory overload. Check out this - best places to visit in varanasi People wash themselves, their clothes and their water buffalo. Deceased relatives are washed one last time in ...