Varanasi

According to tradition, the origins of yoga trace back to Shiva, the primal Yogi and the legendary founder of the ancient city of Banaras, known interchangeably as Varanasi or Kashi in oral and written accounts. Regarded as the holiest city in India, Banaras is believed to occupy a central position in the universe, where Shiva would engage in meditation when not amidst the Himalayas.

For an early evening boat excursion to immerse yourself in the sacred ritual of Ganga Aarti, witnessing the liturgical worship along the revered Ganges River. Delve into the centuries-old traditions practiced within temples and shrines along the riverbanks.