The Buddhist pilgrimage site Sarnath is located 13 km from Varanasi and is well worth a visit . You can also visit the Varanasi Ghats, these stairs lead to the holy Ganges, where locals pray. The Burning Ghats, where Buddhists who have come to die in Varanasi, are cremated . This too involves many rituals and is a special experience.<\/p>\n
Another great charm of Varanasi are its old and narrow streets, where waling often leads to exciting discoveries and helps to taste the authentic atmosphere of the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Varanasi, also known as Benares, is the holliest of the seven cities for Hindus, who believe that death in Varanasi brings liberation. Varanasi was built 2700 years ago making it the oldest city of India and one of the oldest cities in the world. The city lies next to the holy river Ganges. From a boat on the water you can witness the ancient rituals and traditions of this cultural place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6104,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[155],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6454","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-highlights-india-en","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n