iStock From ancient temples to various ghats on the banks of the River Ganga, Varanasi offers tourists a one-of-a-kind blend of spiritual and religious experiences that captivate their souls.

There’s no better way to experience the magic of Varanasi than watching the ghats come to life as the first light of day touches the river. From priests performing morning rituals to devotees ta ...

Varanasi is that one experience in ... Glide past centuries-old ghats, spot sadhus meditating by the river, and soak in the tranquillity before the city bursts into its usual frenzy.

Forget the Rhine, the Seine, and the Danube. You need to venture out further if you want access to the best river cruises in ...

Varanasi has been ranked the world’s second most popular religious destination, just behind Kyoto, Japan, according to a ...

On a bright, sunny day in early October, 2009, I joined a group of river runners to journey down the Ganga from Kanpur to Varanasi ... from the historic Massacre Ghat in Kanpur, our fluorescent ...

In this series, HT takes a look at the complicated relationship that the Capital shares with the Yamuna as it journeys through the city.