Wow what are the chances I come across your post... I am planning a trip to Varanasi next week. I am excited to experience everything you described and even more. P.s. the dogs in cute clothes are usually strays which are dressed up by people of the locality to protect them from cold. Its a common practice across India.
That is quite a coincidence. Have a great trip! Varanasi is truly a special place. Thanks for clearing up the "dogs in cute clothes" mystery. That is a very kind practice. The dogs looked very comfortable in their sweaters. :)
I recently read The City of Good Death by Priyanka Champaneri that takes place in Banaras. The main character, Pramesh, is the manager of a death hostel there and your experience echoes the ways the author described the city and settings.
Wow what are the chances I come across your post... I am planning a trip to Varanasi next week. I am excited to experience everything you described and even more. P.s. the dogs in cute clothes are usually strays which are dressed up by people of the locality to protect them from cold. Its a common practice across India.
That is quite a coincidence. Have a great trip! Varanasi is truly a special place. Thanks for clearing up the "dogs in cute clothes" mystery. That is a very kind practice. The dogs looked very comfortable in their sweaters. :)
I recently read The City of Good Death by Priyanka Champaneri that takes place in Banaras. The main character, Pramesh, is the manager of a death hostel there and your experience echoes the ways the author described the city and settings.
Wow, thanks for sharing. I'll have to check that out!