The delightful vegetarian fare of Varanasi is a great way to explore the culinary side of the city and this is also a unique experience in this spiritual town. Think Varanasi and you are probably thinking of temples and more temples. The city, however, has an extensive range of culinary dishes that are waiting to… Read More Eating Varanasi
Varanasi is a city like no other and being one of the oldest places on earth it has an interesting mix of spirituality, food, culture and heritage. I have visited Varanasi a few times to know that the vibe here is like no other. Writing this 72 hour guide was a good experience as I… Read More Travel Guide to Varanasi
“Varanasi” is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together” ~ Mark Twain Varanasi also called Beneras and Kashi (the city of lights) has a spiritual history connected with Hinduism that dates back over 3000 years and is rightly referred to one… Read More Varanasi – A Travelogue
Varanasi is said to be the oldest city in the world and is well known for the Benerasi fabric that is woven into beautiful sarees as well as more contemporary kinds of clothing. However the industry is reeling under an onslaught of power machines and a new generation that is not keen on pursuing the… Read More The Allure of Banerasi Weaves
The last couple of weeks were hectic as I was travelling up North. Interestingly I went to Varanasi (or Beneras or Kashi) for the second time as part of the UP Travel Writer’s Conclave 2016 (in its second year). I also went to an art fair Chitrashaala where I met among other artists Sailesh Sanghvi who… Read More Varanasi Vignettes