{"id":1837,"date":"2009-01-24T01:39:00","date_gmt":"2009-01-24T01:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/box2067.temp.domains\/~atinytri\/varanasi-tips\/"},"modified":"2018-12-13T17:50:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T17:50:15","slug":"varanasi-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atinytrip.com\/varanasi-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Varanasi Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nAttractions<\/i>: <\/i>
\nBoat Ride on Ganges<\/u>: 100 Rs\/ hour\/person; you can see the different Ghats(steps going down to the Ganges); the best time is sunrise or sunset; the recommended direction is to go to the southern end of city (Assi ghat) and take a boat northwards.<\/p>\n

Manikarnika Ghat<\/u>– the burning ghat, where bodies are burned before the ashes are scattered in the Ganges river, it’s slightly unnerving to be there but definitely an experience.<\/p>\n

Accommodation<\/i>:
\nAlka Hotel<\/u>: 
hotelalka@hotmail.com<\/a>; info@hotelalkavns.com<\/a>; website: hotelalkavns.com (website is under construction but google for more info) <\/a> tel: 240168; located at Meer Ghat; try to book ahead; great location on the Ganges river. different types of rooms ranging from 300 Rs all the way to 1500. 300 gets you double room with shared bath; attached bath starts at 500 Rs (No AC); restaurant is overpriced but tasty and on the balcony overlooking the Ganges. try the special thali. <\/div>\n

\nFood<\/i>:
\nMona Lisa Cafe<\/u>: cheap and good, shakshuka, juices, and pastries, etc. internet also, near Harichandra ghat.<\/p>\n

Brown Bread bakery<\/u>: good sandwiches\/veggie burgers; a little pricey, 1 liter water fillup 5 Rs.<\/p>\n

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Attractions:  Boat Ride on Ganges: 100 Rs\/ hour\/person; you can see the different Ghats(steps going down to the Ganges); the best time is sunrise or sunset; the recommended direction is to go to the southern end of city (Assi ghat) and take a boat northwards. Manikarnika Ghat– the burning ghat, where bodies are burned before …<\/p>\n

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