Inside the Burning Ghats of Varanasi 🇮🇳

Varanasi is not for the faint of heart, but it is fascinating. Seeing its burning ghats along the Ganga river is otherworldly. As the smoke of countless funeral pyres mingles with the scent of incense and the cacophony of temple bells, one cannot help but succumb to the hypnotic rhythm of this ancient metropolis.
To some, the mighty river Ganges is a cesspool of rotting corpses and Filth. For others, it is the holiest river in the world. Our video starts with a swim.
From there, my sixteen-year-old son and I tour the winding alleys of Varanasi. Eventually end up at Manikarnika Ghat. The Burning Ghat. The holiest cremation grounds in all of Hinduism. We embark on a walking tour with a local guide who takes us inside the crematorium where life and death mingle.
Varanasi is truly an incredible destination. It's crowded, it's chaotic, and it's bizarre. Needless to say, we loved it.
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[@pixelcrisp_de]

Liked the drone shots! (Got here from Reddit)

[@BuffertheTourist]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@mikeb9189]

Very interesting India trip. Teaching a a lot of info. You got you mojo back on this trip. Nice job. You were beginning to wane there in Belize and Mexico. Keep ‘em coming.

[@BuffertheTourist]

Thanks man. Yeah, I was feeling a little ragged in Belize and Mexico. Definitely needed a break.

[@kezzfromoz5461]

Wow we headed to India in October and can’t wait to be mind blown 🤯

[@BuffertheTourist]

If you’re looking to have your mind blown you’ll love it

[@kezzfromoz5461]

@@BuffertheTourist hopefully in a good and life changing way ;/ Varanasi has been on my bucket list forever !

[@denisemcdonough7257]

The best yet! You've captured life in India and shared it perfectly. It is an experience hard to explain to anyone who's not been there, but "you did it!" Congratulations and I hope you don't get parasites.😂

[@BuffertheTourist]

Thanks Denise. Love you guys.

[@yusastudios]

are you planning to visit nepal? would love to have you here in country.

[@BuffertheTourist]

Not on this trip, but very soon. I’m really enjoying the Himalayas and want to go deeper