India is home to some of the most breathtaking riverbanks, where nature’s beauty seamlessly blends with a rich cultural ...

Situated along the banks of the holy Ganges River, Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. It has a rich cultural heritage, spiritual significance and vibrant traditions that ...

The Ganges river in India is more than 2,500km long and has the most populated river basin in the world. Hundreds of millions of people and a huge range of wildlife rely on the river Ganges. But ...

The Ganges River, one of the most renowned rivers in the world, is the lifeblood of Varanasi. Stretching over several kilometres, its ghats (embankments with concrete steps) host pilgrims ...

Sue Perkins undertakes an epic, personal journey to the source of India's Ganges river in the Himalayas, meeting hermits and holy men to understand the sacred nature of this river.

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Nestled on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is a tapestry of spiritual fervor and cultural richness. While this city is enchanting throughout the ...

Varanasi (or Benaras as it was once called), one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, holds a unique charm during the winter season. The morning mists over the Ganges River ...

DUA: Where does the river end? MAP SELLER: Huh? DUA: Where does the river end? The Ganges. MAP SELLER: It’s in the Bay of Bengal. NARRATOR: The Ganges begins its two and half thousand kilometre ...

Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most famous and vibrant ghat in Varanasi. During Shivratri, it hosts the grand Ganga Aarti. Known ...

Varanasi is also considered the holiest place ... of the Kumbh Mela—parade en masse to bathe in the waters of the Ganges River, followed by the millions of pilgrims who have also come to partake ...

Guests on the Ganges Voyager experience the rich history and diverse culture of the Ganges River on a 7-night roundtrip cruise from Kolkata.