A first-timer in the holy city gets an intimate taste in four cosy neighbourhood cafés.
Old stupas and older sculptures, tales of the Buddha and Ashoka abound this excavation site in Uttar Pradesh.
The two cities play out the mythological romance between Lord Krishna and Radha with unique fervour in a weeklong celebration.
Every experience at the city's only certified heritage hotel is a throwback to a bygone era.
This fairground in Lucknow’s Dewa resembles a Bollywood film set—there’s dangal, drama and daredevilry.
A spiritual journey of time, emotion and transcendence.
Bharat Milap, a lively reenactment of Lord Ram’s reunion with his brother Bharat, is the epilogue to Vijaya Dashami in the holy city.
Varanasi can sometimes be too much for a traveller to take, so Banaras Privé customises your stay to give you an experience that is immersive and luxurious.
The fashion designer tells us why she loves Varanasi and how she weaves the city into her work.
How the Festival of Colours plays out in the birthplace of Krishna.