Varanasi Holidays

All Hindus have a duty to visit the holy city of Varanasi at least once.

At any time of day or night, river life, ancient rituals and customs along the Ganges are truly fascinating to observe. Colourful old temples punctuate the riverbanks, and an intricate collection of narrow streets all lead to the water. Witness faithful devotees at sunrise as they visit the ghats to bathe, pray, chat, and wash away their sins. Watch the colourful Aarti ritual in the evening. It is said that those who die in Varanasi receive moksha, emancipation from the cycle of birth to death. This is a place to lose all sense of your modern life.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed in Varanasi – the crowds participate in hundreds of ceremonies each day, celebrating milestones from birth to death. You’ll even see ghats where the deceased are placed in wooden pyres and burned. However, come with an open mind and a trip here is a life-changer.