Varanasi

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Varanasi is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, situated on the banks of the Ganges River in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is Hinduism's holiest city, drawing millions of pilgrims each year to its famous ghats — stone steps leading to the river — where rituals, cremations, and the nightly Ganga Aarti fire ceremony take place. Beyond its spiritual significance, the city is renowned for its silk weaving tradition, classical music heritage, and a labyrinthine old town packed with temples and chai stalls. Travellers come for a profound cultural immersion, boat rides at dawn on the Ganges, and an experience unlike anywhere else on earth.