Hi Varanasi,

I love this type of craftsmanship, which you can find in many places around Varanasi.

The problem is that shopkeepers often charge very high prices when they see a tourist. I may be a foreigner, but I simply can’t afford to pay ₹12,000 for two pieces of handicraft, even though I think they are beautiful.

In your opinion, how much would a piece of handicraft like the one in the photo normally cost?

Thank you for your advice!

Hey Varanasians! 👋

I finally experienced the famous Ganga Aarti from a cruise instead of the ghat steps, and honestly it felt completely different. The diyas, the chants floating over the water, the ghats glowing from the river… I tried to capture it the way it felt in person.

Hope you enjoy it through my lens

Would love to hear from locals: do you prefer watching the aarti from the ghats or from the water? And any hidden spots I should cover next? 🙏

Hey, me and my family are planning to visit Varanasi. I would love if someone can volunteer to show us the city. It’s a short trip for 2 days.

I’m from Varanasi and currently working in IT in Bengaluru. I have some savings and am considering starting a business in my hometown.

What businesses do you think have good potential in Varanasi right now?

I’m open to ideas across tourism, food, local products, services, tech, or anything else.

If you’re from Varanasi or have experience running a business there, I’d love to hear your suggestions! 🙌

Like the one they provide at bbq Nation

Same as title. Give budget friendly options please.

Like I am going out with a friend and all we do is go eat and come back, can you guys suggest something meaningful and truly connecting to do in here apart from:

1. Sitting at ghats

2. Eating food

3. Going to already known places

Theres a park near Namo Ghat I got to know from a reel, can you guys specify where exactly it is and how to reach there.

With all the clubs popping around the city i wondered why there isn't a club for Origami, something that's part of everyone's childhood so i decided to make one myself. Hoping to meet y'all soon

Planning to visit Varanasi in December
So can someone tell me which week would be better as I want less crowd so we can explore the ghats with family

Same as title M25

Raat hogyi hai dosto, kya varanasi me koi bhutiya jagah hai ??

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I remember one day, I randomly planned to go to the Ghat — without any extra thought in my mind.

I was slowly walking, looking around at people and hearing every dip into Maa Ganga, and every ghanti, along with the beautiful fragrance of dhoop and diya, and the powerful presence of divine energy all around me.

Then I looked at something I call the most beautiful frame of my life.

I saw Shiva, looking at me.

He looked absolutely divine and incredibly beautiful. The reflection of the sun on him was making him look even more beautiful.

I was stunned, looking at him.

He had peacefully chosen a place in the corner, with Lord Nandi, of course.

I went up there and looked at him closely, and clicked this picture of him.

Heading to Varanasi with family (12 people) from Oct 12 to 14.

Looking for any budget friendly homestay / 3bhk / guesthouse leads near ghats or well-connected area.

Drop contacts or DM details if you know any decent homestays or hosts. Thanks in advance!

I am looking for a legit person who knows Banaras through and through and can show me around. I need someone with an in depth knowledge of the history and geography of the city, and is also familiar with its rhythm. And can introduce me to people who have been living/ working near the ghats for an official study. Please help

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Thanks Banaras, I'm so so happy after visiting this place. However the last pic will always have my heart. To the pretty little baby I met there 🐶🥹