In the mornings in Varanasi, the air on the banks of the Ganges fills with the scent of burning bodies. On the steps of the Manikarnika ghat—the holiest of the city’s stepped riverbanks, upon which ...
A new study from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has revealed new insights into the hydrology of the Ganga River, shedding light on its summer flow and water loss dynamics as it ...
Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In January, we’re shining the spotlight on the new experiences 2023 has to ...
The Ganga Water Treaty is crucial to Bangladesh-India relations because it guarantees a systematic process for water sharing between the two riparian states. The treaty, signed in 1996, expires next ...
Worshippers and tourists sit on boats facing the bank of the Ganges River in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi to watch the Ganga Aarti, a ritual of devotion to the venerated river. Hindu priests wave ...
Rivers have special importance in all the countries of the world. However, when it comes to India, rivers are not just ...
CroisiEurope is launching river cruises on the Ganges River in India starting in February 2025. Early next year, the river cruise operator will offer sailings on the Ganges aboard a specially designed ...