Written by: Selena Bhattarai - 30041, Grade VI
Posted on: 25 January, 2024
I had been dreaming of visiting Banaras for a long time, and finally, I got the chance to experience it last year. I went with a group of people during Kartik month, specifically for Kartik Snan.
The excitement kicked in as soon as I boarded the train, which was my first time travelling by train. I grabbed the top seat and spent the journey playing Ludo with my sisters. We had brought some homemade food to eat on the train. Eating food and travelling with loved ones is wonderful. We slept on the train and drank "Matka Tea" in the morning. We reached Banaras at 9 a.m., and I was thrilled about exploring the city known for its food culture and beautiful places.
On the first day, after some grocery shopping, we rested in our hotel. The hotel was beautiful and peaceful, with many rooms and staff members. The food was also delicious, and the surrounding area of the hotel was green and open.
On the second day, I woke up at 4 a.m. and headed to the ghat, just a 5-minute walk from our stay. After the Ganga Snan, we returned, had our breakfast, and started exploring. The city was crowded and beautiful, with many alleys, which was a little confusing. We needed to be careful while exploring. We bought many little gifts for our relatives and friends from the market. I did not go for the Snan for the next eleven days but finally took it on the last day.
During the trip, I visited many beautiful places and temples and even went to Allahabad on my birthday. The magical experience in Banaras is in my memory as one of the best, and I learned that unplanned trips can turn out to be the most enjoyable ones.
