The spiritual capital of Hinduism, the human settlement with
the oldest continuous population that is known or simply a city with the
population of Barcelona. Varanasi, Benares or Kashi. Look at it as you want,
call it what you want, but note what to do in Varanasi, an essential
destination on a trip to northern India .
What to do in
Varanasi to feel all its spirituality
Spirituality is chewed in the environment. The boats sail
the sacred river, the goddess, the pilgrims and local devotees do not stop
splashing among the whirlpools of murky water. There is so much to do in
Varanasi through luxury train Maharajas Express’ and
you are still hypnotized on the shores of the sacred Ganges . Take a deep
breath because Varanasi is a city that proposes to you, inspires you, removes
you .
Here are some ideas
to encourage you to escape and discover the oldest city in the world .
1. Madruga
A boat ride on the banks of the Ganges at sunrise is the
best way to understand the sacred dimension of the river and its liturgy.
Thousands of devotees perform their ritual baths or simply wash and wash their
clothes. You will be facing the longest traveling movie history with the
magical light of dawn.
2. Get out of temples
From the elusive Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath) , vetoed
for non-Hindus and from which you will only see the dome between the alleys,
the Temple of Hanuman occupied by the monkeys or the temple of Durga in front
of a huge ritual pond, the The city shows the various facets of Hinduism.
3. The aarti at
sunset
The ritual in honor of the goddess Ganga is celebrated every
day and is what needs to be done in Varanasi at dusk. The most famous
congregate the crowd in Dashashwamedh Ghat , where a group of priests
choreographed a perfect aarti that lasts about 45 minutes . If you stay more
days you can also admire the most intimate in Assi Ghat or Lalita Ghat.
4. Attend cremations
on the Manikarnika ghat
In Varanasi death is also lived with daily life . You will
find the two cremation ghats almost without looking for it walking along the
banks of the Ganges. An ancestral practice where the public is welcome,
although respect is demanded.
5. Buy in the old way
With a shawl in hand, time to chat a little of everything
sitting on the floor and surrounded by thousands of fabrics and knickknacks. In
this version of the shopping, in Varanasi you will get all the products waiting
to see which one you are interested in. Remember that in Varanasi some of the
best silks in India are woven .
6. Stroll along the
ghats
Often you will want to visit them all, under the imposing
architecture of the now derelict palatial facades, but remember that often the
best way to get to know them is to sit down for a while and take the air and
let Varanasi pass before your eyes.
7. Travel to the origins
of Buddhism in Sarnath
Half an hour from Varanasi, Buddha gave his first sermon.
There you will find various temples of all branches of Buddhism , the ruins of
an imposing stupa and a monastery and the archaeological museum that holds the
column of Ashoka with 4 lions that have become one of the symbols of India.
8. Cross the Ganges
to Ramnagar
It's a crazy idea, but on the other shore lived the Maharaja
of Varanasi , in a fort come down. It can be reached by road across the bridge,
although if you arrive by boat you will have some of the most impressive views
of the city of Varanasi .
Know more about the Maharajas Express train route map
and reach the Varanasi through the train.
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