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Experience – The disappearing art of hand weaving in Varanasi
The disappearing art of hand weaving VARANASI, INDIA Offered by: Vinay Tripathi (Street photographer, journalist and local Varanasi expert) $250 for entire experience up to 3 people approx. 3 hours Travel photography Experience summary Want to learn about the ancient and exquisite art of Benarasi silk weaving? Varanasi has an ancient history of textile history and designing. The… -
Location – Varanasi
Cover Image © Vinay Tripathi Experiences in Varanasi VARANASI, INDIA The World of Widows By Vinay Tripathi $250 total for 3 hours (up to 2 people) Explore the surreal world and the ways of life of over 5,000 widows in Varanasi by visiting one of the oldest widow ashrams. Read more VARANASI, INDIA The living labyrinths… -
Experience – The living labyrinths of Varanasi
The living labyrinths of Varanasi VARANASI, INDIA Offered by: Vinay Tripathi (Street photographer, journalist and local Varanasi expert) $300 for entire experience up to 3 people approx. 5 hours Street photography Experience summary Varanasi has stood the test of time for over 5,000 years and is said to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the… -
Experience – World of Widows
The World of Widows VARANASI, INDIA Offered by: Vinay Tripathi (Street photographer, journalist and local Varanasi expert) $250 for entire experience up to 2 people approx. 3 hours Documentary photography Experience summary Want to explore a spiritual world largely unknown to most visitors? Varanasi, known for its iconic Shiva temple, bathing ghats, and 3,000-year old culture,… -
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7 tips for travel and photography in Varanasi
“Benares is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together.” – Mark Twain Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world dating back to 1800BC. I have been meaning to visit this city for years now and when I finally got the chance to spend a few…
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An off the beaten path photo experience in Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world going back almost 5000 years by some accounts. It is also one of the holiest cities in India and one of the major stops on the India tourist trail. While it is one of the most fascinating places on this planet, it can also…
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Handlooms of Varanasi – A disappearing craft
The first thing I notice when I get out of the taxi, besides the obvious commotion that is in most Indian cities, is the low hum permeating the air. It’s the background music to the honking cars and men hawking raw fruits and vegetables. A constant, soft click-clack in harmony with the energy of the…
