Varanasi

The religious centre of Hinduism, Varanasi is situated on the banks of the holy River Ganges. It is among the oldest living cities in the world and has been a centre of learning for centuries. Every year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims make a long journey to this vibrant city where the richest of the rich live side by side with the poorest of the poor. Take a sunrise boat excursion on the River Ganges and see Varanasi come alive along the banks.