North India | Experiencing Ancient Varanasi

Arrived in Varanasi by flight from Kolkata. The airport is strikingly modern, a stark contrast to the ancient city itself. Accommodation: Booked a hostel by the Ganges through Booking.com. Transport: Mostly explored on foot, wandering through the labyrinthine alleys and temples along the river. 🌄My sole wish in Varanasi was to boat on the Ganges and capture the same mesmerizing photo that had drawn me here. 🥛Must-visit: Blue Lassi – a century-old shop serving traditional yogurt (lassi), now run by the third generation of the same family. 🔥Ganga Aarti (Evening Ritual): Held nightly at several ghats, this fiery, devotional ceremony is deeply tied to the city's spiritual heartbeat. Varanasi is a polarizing destination. Its timeless allure draws travelers from across the globe, while its rawness and chaos repel others. Some return again and again; others vow never to come back. #Blue Lassi Shop#Ganga Aarti #Varanasi#India#India guide#travel guide