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The JournalNotes from WanderMateVaranasi1 min read

Our guide to luxury travel in Varanasi

We create bespoke luxury experiences for those who seek more than just the iconic sights of the oldest living city in the world.

We create bespoke luxury experiences for those who seek more than just the iconic sights of the oldest living city in the world.

In Varanasi, luxury isn't just about the thread count of your linens; it's about the exclusivity of your access and the depth of your connection.

For some, luxury is the profound silence of a private sunrise boat journey on the Ganges, watching the city wake up from the middle of the river while the crowds remain on the shore.

For others, it's the sensory indulgence of a private Satvik feast on a secluded rooftop, overlooking the flickering lamps of the evening Aarti.

About this story

Written for the WanderMate Journal by our team in Varanasi, where we plan and run journeys along the Ganga. We check facts against official and published sources, listed below, and revise guides when timings, prices or dates change.

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