North India Unplugged Trip - The Ghats of Varanasi

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May 8th 2013

Published: May 10th 2013

The overnight train to Varanasi was a fourteen hour trip. The mini van got us to Agra Fort station by 8.00pm, in plenty of time to catch the 9.00pm train. Once again, all luggage was piled up and we stood around it. Bishal gave us our carriage and seat numbers and it was up to us to get ourselves aboard. The train stopped for twenty minutes only, so there was no time to waste once it arrived. All ... Read Full Entry

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Deb Minic

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After months of research, the itinerary is set in stone and I am on the verge of departure for my second trip to India, this time with my sister Ginny. This isn't an organised tour, I have created our itinerary myself, visiting twelve fascinating destinations including Hampi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Orchha, and Khajuraho. We fly into Hyderabad in central Southern India and depart from Amritsar in the North. In between we'll have 35 days to enjoy all the colour and chaos India has to offer. We'll be sleeping on overnight trains, enjoying the luxury of travelling with private drivers for two section... full info

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The Burning Ghat

Unending piles of timber.

The Burning Ghat

These men are panning the pile of ashes looking for gold. In the top right if the photo is a body awaiting cremation. It is wrapped in red and gold cloth.

Life On The Ghats

A bangle seller.

Washing Day

There is always someone washing their clothing in the Ganges.

Washing Day

This is washing the hard way, beating your clothes against rocks.

Washing Day

Another Burning Ghat

This is a smaller burning ghat. People who are accident victims or have died from unnatural causes are burnt here. Note the remnants of gold and red cloth and bamboo poles used for carrying the bodies in the foreground.

Plastic Containers For Sale

Purchased to fill with the holy water from the Ganges.

10th May 2013

Linny
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Hi Deb, You took a photo of the guesthouse we stayed in! The cream building behind the sinking pile - we were very close to the action! Love the blog - bought backlots of memories. Xxx

11th May 2013

Susan
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Glad to here you are doing well!
Hi Deb, our family is now back in France and reliable wifi and we are enjoying your blog. Glad to hear all is well!

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