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A Walk Through Time in Benaras

• Culture • Destinations • People

There is no better way to explore Benaras than by walking through the lanes and by-lanes of this ancient city and experiencing for yourself all that it has to offer.

Walk through the alleys of Benaras in tune with the ringing of the temple bells and with the fragrance of incense filling the air. Discover on your own, the ancient temples this city is so famous for.

This is truly a magical experience and walking through this historically rich city feels like walking through time and leaves you wanting for more.

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