About
Where life and death meet on the ganges, with sacred rituals and burning pyres.
Why go
- City where life and death coexist
- Experience India's spiritual side and chaotic city energy
- A place that moves you
Must try
- Witness a Ganga Aarti ceremony
- Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges
- Taste a local lassi from Blue Lassi
- See open air cremation
- Revere the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Pro tips
- Book a boat early for Dev Deepawali
- Purchase an e-sim beforehand
- Overnight train to Agra can be delayed
- Experience the city early in the morning
- Walk through narrow, crowded passages
Good to know
- No ATM or WiFi at the airport
- Common scam where people charge for blessings
- Narrow alleys smelling of human waste
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