Tag Archives: Ganges

Strolling (and Rafting) through Rishikesh

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Tom (Admin)

Not too long ago, we had a chance to visit Rishikesh, in northern India and the Himalayan foothills, known as a top yoga and adventure travel destination.  You may have also heard about Rishikesh as the site of the ashram … Continue reading →

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Varanasi: The View from Mother Ganga

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

Varanasi, India is, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.  Also known as Benares, Banaras or Kashi, the city’s identity is inseparable from the River Ganges, along whose left bank the city of just over 1 million residents … Continue reading →

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Varanasi: Walking the Ghats

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

In previous posts I’ve talked about the “ghats” of Varanasi.  People keep asking me, “What exactly IS a ghat, anyway?” Basically it’s a series of steps leading down to the river.  We spent hours walking along the ghats. And not … Continue reading →

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Death along the Ganges

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

As Americans – like most “Westerners” – we are for the most part, relatively isolated from death.  Not that we don’t have people close to us dying – we just don’t deal with the specifics.  I reflected on this just a … Continue reading →

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Varanasi by Night

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Tom (Admin)

We finally had the opportunity to visit Varanasi, India – also known as Benares or Kashi – one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism and Jainism, and also important in the development of Buddhism.  Varanasi, a city of 3 … Continue reading →

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