
The city Varanasi is not only the most sacred city of India, it is also said to be the oldest settlement in the world. In this place communities have persisted for over 3000 years. Hindi pilgrims come to Varanasi for religious purpose and many international tourists can be found here as well. Spiritual life concentrates on the river banks of the holy river Ganga. Situated at the western side of the river you can find more than 80 so called ghats: paved steep staircases which connect the city with the river. They are mostly used for bathing, as peers for smaller boats and as a meeting spot for locals and tourists. Read more »
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