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Travel 2024: A trip to Varanasi transports you back through layers of time

Pilgrimage sites of India: Much like Ayodhya, a multitude of people are heading to this ancient temple town, a historic city that has fascinated pilgrims and tourists for centuries.

Crowds gather for the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.; and Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath. India’s oldest living city and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth, Varanasi is intense, chaotic, crowded and colourful. (Photos by Sneha Mahale)

Crowds gather for the Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.; and Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath - 10 km from Varanasi. India’s oldest living city and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth, Varanasi is intense, chaotic, crowded and colourful. (Photos by Sneha Mahale)

Sneha Mahale is an independent environment journalist. She is on Twitter @randomcards Views expressed are personal

first published: Jan 20, 2024 02:03 pm

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Travel 2024: A trip to Varanasi transports you back through layers of time

Pilgrimage sites of India: Much like Ayodhya, a multitude of people are heading to this ancient temple town, a historic city that has fascinated pilgrims and tourists for centuries.

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