Site of Bodhi Tree - Sarnath

Waiting for the train that never comes...

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September 14th 2006
We ended up staying for 5 days in Varanasi. The Hotel Alka on the banks of the Ganges was a little oasis away from the hubbub of the alleyways and ghats. There was something tranquil about watching the hazy pink sunsets by the river, while boats went gently past. It really was a perfect spot. Varanasi was definitely a highlight of my trip so far - not just for the religious interest, but also t ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more