India: Varanasi – The Suryauday Haveli review
We had for a long time wanted to visit the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi, and were not disappointed when we finally made it. For our 3-day stay we were based in the the Suryauday Haveli hotel which is right on one of the ghat on the Ganges River - a perfect place for exploring this fantastic city
India: The streets of Varanasi: silk weaving, bazaars …. and lassi
Varanasi is known as the 'City of Temples' but it is much more than just a religious centre there is a bustling city of 2.1 million people who call this home. We wanted to explore the streets of Varanasi, including a visit to the Weavers' District to silk cloth being manufactured
India: Varanasi – A centre for culture and education
Varanasi is an explosion of sensations that overcome you as soon as you arrive. Part of our reason for visiting this great city was to get a better appreciation of the Hindu religion and culture ... we were not disappointed and it was one of the highlights of our visit to India
India: Varanasi – Life along the Ganges River
When planning our trip to India I was determined to visit Varanasi, the holiest of cities for Hindus on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. I had seen countless TV programmes and read many stories about Varanasi but I wanted to see it for myself.
