The River
Hotel Near the Ganga River in Varanasi: How to Choose
Most hotels in Varanasi that call themselves riverside are not on the river. Here is how to tell the difference before you book, and what it means to wake up on a ghat.
AUGUST 4, 2026JOURNAL
Stories from the Ghat
Reflections on the river, the rituals, and the timeless life of a palace that has watched Varanasi breathe for four centuries.
The River
Hotel Near the Ganga River in Varanasi: How to Choose
Most hotels in Varanasi that call themselves riverside are not on the river. Here is how to tell the difference before you book, and what it means to wake up on a ghat.
AUGUST 4, 2026No stories in this category yet.
JOURNAL
Stories from the Ghat
Reflections on the river, the rituals, and life within a palace that has watched Varanasi breathe for four centuries.
No stories in this category yet.