Arrived on time in Varanasi (4:40am) and our guide was waiting for us very kind at the ramp out of the train. After 30 minutes we were at the Hotel Ramada, where they let us do an early check in and had the breakfast we are not going to have the last morning. Hotel is nice, breakfast was very complete and the rooms looked clean. No free wi-fi. There is a Mc Donalds next to our hotel so the junk food […]

Categories: Asia, Destinations • Tags: Days Off, IndianTemples, Posts in english, Trips, Varanasi

Early Boat Excursion We meet at 5:15 for an early boat excursion to the holy river Ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremation site. Watching people bathing and worshipping at the Ghats is one of the most extraordinary experiences of a visit to India. While on the Ganges, our guide explained the indian’s castes, the gods and goddesses. I recommend to read a little bit about Hinduism before going to India, and specifically when going to Varanasi, to enjoy the […]

Categories: Asia, Destinations • Tags: Days Off, IndianTemples, Posts in english, Trips, Varanasi