Ancient Alleys and Streets of Varanasi ~ Harry Harshit Singh

Along with exploring the ghats and all along the Ganges River, equally as interesting is getting lost in the narrow ancient alleys of the city. Within the lanes you’ll find guest houses, restaurants, street stalls, stores and all sorts of other businesses. You’ll also encounter cows, shrines, and temples.

I spent hours just navigating and exploring these narrow streets of Varanasi, you never know what exactly you’ll find. If you hang out on the lane leading to the Manikarnika Burning Ghat you’ll have to dodge funerary processions as they march down the alley. I was eating some street food when I had to duck!

Of the things to do in Varanasi, it’s more about being there and wandering around. You never know exactly what you’ll see or come across while walking around Varanasi, but whatever happens, you can be certain it will be extraordinarily fascinating.
~Harry Harshit Singh