Day 3 and it's shoppng in Varanasi
August 25, 2023 ⋅ ☁️ 31 °CWe need a rest so we will spend our free day in Varanasi shopping!
We need a rest so we will spend our free day in Varanasi shopping!
Early start for the dawn morning prayers. Then a boat ride on the mighty River Ganges. Quite a peaceful yet spirituall start to the day. After breakfast se visited the Buddha Temple - site of Buddha'sRead more
The train ride was quite an experience and we actually enjoyed it. Now to begin our adventure exploring the city and its people (and temples)..
First came a walking tour of downtown Varanasi. We willRead more
Visit the paper making factory, then a lesson in Indian cooking. A cooking deonstration was a unique way to learn more about Indian flavours. Then we are headied back to Jhansi and a 15 hour overnightRead more
Another palace t hen mausleumms in Orchha then a second attempt to attend the Hindu prayer ceremony Too mmany people again so we left them to worship the snake god alone.
A fantastic tour of the Agra Fort - part fortress, part palace and part prison.
Then off to Jhansi and Orchha. The Ram Raja Temple is the highlight although the restored heritage complex where we areRead more
It's goodbye to self guided and hello to Intrepid Tours. We did a good job but it wil be nice to be guided around the rest of our trip
Tour starts tomorrow so this is the last real chance to get that all important shopping done (or at least started). Manesh is our guide and he knows where all the bargains are! Or where his unclesRead more
With our new TukTuk driver Manesh we set off for a few major sites that we had planned to visit. Of course, Manesh new a few good places to buy at bargain prices too!
And a real surprise at one stop!