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Secular Trail

Learn of Varanasi's secular faiths

Like the tides of the river, Varanasi’s banks have also witnessed the tides of faith – each leaving their own monuments to echo in their wake. Explore the Secular trail with Travel Scope, as we take you past the traces of every faith, every philosophy. Yet the history resonates in the old and new structures alike, and people from different faiths pray side by side to a pantheon of deities – a truly secular experience. Learn the history behind the Kashi Vishvanath temple – dedicated to the creator of the Universe, the Aurangzeb Mosque built during the Mughal era, the Jain temple consecrating one of the philosophers of the faith, among others!

Activities from the Destination

Places of interest to weave into your itinerary

Boating on the Ganges

Renew your wedding vows or listen to a flutist as you cruise down the Ganges
Dev Deepawali

A festival of lights for the gods illuminated by a thousand oil lamps
Mahashivratri

Celebrate the creation of the cosmos
Markets & Riverside Rituals

Feel the pulse of Varanasi
Private Kathak performance

Witness the dance tradition of royal courtesans
Ramnavami Ramlila

Experience Varanasi's Dussehra celebrations of dance-dramas
Sarnath ruins & museum

Retrace India's Buddhist heritage at the 'tree of enlightenment'
Unwind with Yoga

Learn India's oldest wellness practice

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