Varanasi looks extra beautiful in monsoon when ghats rivers and old buildings shine with rain drops and fresh green views.

Varanasi, known to some as Kashi or Benares, brims with spiritual energy, cultural heritage, and historical richness - a literal heaven for those with an eye for photography. This age-old city ...

Timeless, chaotic, and profoundly spiritual - Varanasi is less a city and more a living, breathing meditation on life itself.

Step out in Varanasi after dark and explore the city in a unique way. These night activities will let you make the most of ...

One river, 18,000 feet, 1,500 miles. In the fall of 2013, photographer and videographer Pete McBride, ... Varanasi is the only city in India where pyres burn 24 hours a day, ...

An aerial video of Varanasi, showcasing its spiritual landmarks and divine energy, has gone viral, capturing the city's profound essence and emotional impact on viewers.

The photographer added, "As I capture the aerial beauty of this timeless city through drone photography, the glowing temple spires, the sacred Ganga, and the devotion of Banaras come alive from above.

Every year, about 20,000 people pilgrimage to Varanasi, India's holiest city, to die. Some Hindus believe they can break out of the cycle of rebirth if they die and are cremated in the city. Down ...

Hindu pilgrims have long come to Varanasi to die, believing that it will bring salvation. But by wandering aimlessly, Pico Iyer realises this city of death is actually a city of joy.