Varanasi
You can hear it before you see it – the enchanting tapestry of sounds emerging from the weird cacophony of crowded markets, the melodious symphony of temple bells, rhythmic chants of priests, the sizzling echo of street food cooking, and the soulful sound of the river flowing – Varanasi welcomes you with a warm sensory experience. The oldest city in India, it cradles history worth millions of years in its scenic veil. What could also be called the gateway to the afterlife, Varanasi tourism shows you various colours of life as you explore its charming lanes and soulful ghats.