Varanasi india

Varanasi, often called Kashi or the ‘City of Lights’ by Hindus, is a city with deep roots. Some say its first inhabitants settled around 1000 BC. Legend has it that the city was created by the Hindu god, Lord Shiva, making it around 3000 years old. With its 87 riverfront steps, known as ghats, Varanasi is a living testament to ancient traditions.