Benaras Food Notes: Kachori, Jalebi, Chai and Thandai

Benaras, also called Varanasi or Kashi, was one of those places where food, faith and street life all blended together. This post focuses mainly on the vegetarian food memories from the trip. Quick summary Place: Benaras / Varanasi Food memories: kachori sabzi, jalebi, chai, baati chokha, chole chawal and thandai Good for: vegetarian street food … Read more

Benaras Food Notes: Kachori, Jalebi, Chai and Sarnath

After the morning boat ride, we walked into the narrow lanes near the ghats and Kashi Vishwanath area for breakfast. I remember this part of Benaras for the small vegetarian food stops, tea stalls, sweets, paan shops and the constant movement of the old city. Quick summary Place: Benaras / Varanasi old city lanes Food … Read more

Benaras Travel Notes: Morning Boat Ride and Ghats

Benaras, also known as Kashi or Varanasi, is one of those places where the morning feels different. This post is mainly about the ghats, the Ganges, and the feeling of taking an early boat ride through the old city. Quick summary Place: Benaras / Varanasi ghats Type of visit: Morning boat ride and family travel … Read more