I hired a boat with a spanish couple (both engineers), Santi and Angels, who I had been sharing transport with since Orcha. The boatman was recommended by Nitin, and was a good choice (none of the problems some have experienced with boatmen)- we spent two hours out in the boat at about the going rate. Leaving from Assi Ghat he rowed us up past the main ghats, including the main burning ghat. The boat trip was the highlight of Varansi, and made up for a not so good experience I had the day before (where I let myself get scammed because I really wanted to believe something – at least it wasn’t for much, about Aus $10).
Details and more photos to follow. Here are Angels and Santi (on what isn’t the most inspiring background, I know!)
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