Topic - Uttar Pradesh - Teja on the Horizon

Solo Travel Reflections on the Way to Lucknow

Nearly late catching the train out of Varanasi to Lucknow, I reflect on the influences of people I met as the train goes on its way.

My wanderings through the labyrinth of alleys in old Varanasi amidst the density of souls provoked some controversial reflections.

The festival crowds in Varanasi grew too much for me. I sought sanctuary in Sarnath, where the Buddha had first taught his disciples.

I somehow had the opportunity to witness cremation rites on the brahmin platform on Varanasi’s burning ghat – and see a mosque afterward.

Exploring Varanasi on my own proved to be harder than I thought. But the city of Shiva sent me her own guide instead.