Banaras
Introducing Banaras
On the banks of River Ganga, there lies an ancient city which is belived to be as old as 6000 years old. Varanasi or Benaras is a sacred city of worship for the Hindus. The city has got hustling-bustling streets surrounded with narrow streets and old buildings said to be thousand of years old.
The city is a Hindu pilgrimage where millions of devotees gather to worship river Ganga. Witnessing the Ganga Aarti in the evening alongside the river Ganges is a surreal experience and will truly chant your soul. Thousands of Diyas (earthen lamps) are lit every evening and set them afloat in the river. People bow their heads in respect of the river and the scene is purest in terms of spirituality
What’s more enriching experience in Varanasi is the culture, arts, traditions, and cuisine of the land. Benarasi saree for instance is an Indian traditional attire for the Indian women and is loved by every Indian women across India and abroad. Benarasi Sarees are generally made of superfine silk with silver threading. The colorful floral designs and motifs are a treat to the eyes. The touch of these saree’s is very soft and is largely admired by Indian women during the festive season. In the same vein, Varanasi is an iconic city that offers a wide range of unique handicrafts such as marble ivory work, silk weaving, copperware, glass bangles, clay toys and wedding jewelry.
Another art-related aspect of Varanasi is its lively music. The city has got some renowned beats of the cultural music by some of the world’s most popular maestros like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Bismillah Khan and more. There are several cultural music festival in the city which are a center of atrraction for the people visiting the city.
Our Curated Experiences
Golden Triangle Tour 7N/8D
Add a touch of spirituality to your India exploration with Golden Triangle tour with Benaras. The city of Varanasi or Benaras is India’s spiritual capital and is claimed to be amongst the oldest cities in the world. The silk work, the evening boat ride are the beautiful highlights of the tour and it all comes with the awesomeness of exploring three other iconic cities - Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.