Subah-e-banaras
It was surreal to feel the vibes of the most ancient city of India. Kashi is famous for many things. It holds the cultural integrity of India and is a valuable pilgrimage site for Indians and others.
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So, the journey started from Prayagraj also known as Allahabad earlier. We were friends and wanted to enjoy throughout the journey. We had booked Jaipuria bhawan for our stay which is located in the heart of the city and nearby Vishwanath Mandir.
Sight Seeing
So, after the darshan of Mahadev in Vishwanath Temple we started off for some famous ghat visits which includes Assi Ghat and others. It was indeed a sunny still beautiful day. The clear Sky and Ganges looked surreal.
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After the ghat visit it was time for some tasting session for the delicious food of Varanasi Street. Kashi is famous for its Desi food. We tried a variety of Desi cuisine including chaat from the famous Kashi Chat Bhandar, Blue Lassi, Tandoori momos.
Festival
Evening in Kashi has to be on the banks of Ganga river watch the Sandhya Arti. We decided to have the glimpse via a boat ride. The river Ganga shone bright with the lit light of diyas. There was a mix of feeling watching the grandeur of the Arti.
Sight Seeing
There are total 82 ghats in Kashi, each one having its own story. Our boatman told us the stories associated with it. Manikarnika ghat is famous for its crematorium where the pyre is always lit. It's said Lord Mahadev lost his Mani over there.
Activity
It is said you can't leave Banaras without having their Bati Chokha. We headed towards Bati chokha restaurant to try some. It was a beautiful place situated at the bank of river too. They served in leaf plate and earthen bowls. Must visit it.
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