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Car Rentals for young people
Renting a car is a great way to see a new place, but car rental companies are leery of hiring cars to younger people. Many rental firms will simply not provide cars at all for drivers under twenty-five, while the price rates of others are simply...
Safe and Sound Winter Travel
We've all felt Jack Frost taking a nip at our nose, and facing
Jack also means facing the harsh reality that a harsh winter
promises, including the toll it's like to take on our main mode
of transportation.
It's common knowledge that the...
The Western Kilimanjaro Pass From Tanzania Into Kenya
The Western Kilimanjaro region is fairly new to the northern safari circuit of Tanzania. It is not therefore frequented by hordes of safari makers. Little information exists; there is no National Park here and the area is contained in a private...
What are car rental discount codes?
Car rental discount codes are an easy way to get a discount on renting a car. They replaced older paper coupons that were so popular at their time. Car rental discount codes exist only on the Internet and getting them is fairly simple as long as you...
What is Home Exchange??
What is home exchange? Home exchange has become the best
vacations/holidays alternatives, where two potential family swap
home for a certain period of time like you and your family stay
in their home while they stay in yours.
With a house...
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Varanasi, India - The City of Death
Travel to the city of Varanasi and you will travel back in time. No other city in India will impact you more than ancient Varanasi.
Varanasi
One of the oldest cities in the world, Varanasi is located in the upper east area of India and is not far from the border with Nepal. Sitting on the Ganges River, the city is an overwhelming display of crowds, colors and ancient Indian architecture. Roads are packed with people, cars, cows and the pavement is more or less dirt and mud depending upon when you are there.
Architecturally, Varanasi is a typical of India itself. You'll find shanty towns and run down homes laying in contrast to stunning temples and homes of the Maharajas. If you want to be impressed, simply walk down to the Ganges River and look up and down the river. The structures lining the river will remind you of Venice, Italy, without the glitz. The towering structures are both beautiful and ancient.
Following this view, a visit to the Darbhanga Ghat is an eye opener. The massive structure is home to the Maharajas of Dharbhanga of Bihar. The Ghat reeks of power, mysticism and long ago ages. You'll know what I mean when you see it.
Ganges
The Ganges is the hub of life in Varanasi. The holiest of cities, Varanasi is known as the city of light, but
is really the city of death. Believed to have been founded by the Hindu goddess Shiva, the city is a mecca for those seeking religious enlightenment. Thousands of Indians seek to cleanse themselves in the waters each morning, which makes for an explosion of activity and colorful dresses. The rest of the day will amaze you even more.
As the holiest Hindu city, many of the Hindu faith believe dying in Varanasi brings enlightenment. Thousands upon thousands of Hindus travel to the city in their later years for this purpose. Charitable institutions and Hindu temples take in the multitude of elderly. Although not as prevalent as in the past, many of the deceased are cremated in the open on pyres overlooking the Ganges. It is truly a site to be seen.
In many ways, Varanasi is a microcosm of India. If you visit only one place in India, Varanasi should be the destination.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com - makers of writing journals. Travel journals are great travel accessories and travel gifts for student travel, family vacations and adventure travel. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com for more travel articles, travelogues and travel stories.
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