Varanasi, also known as Banaras, is an indescribable city and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements on the Gangetic Plains. The city isn't just a renowned spiritual hub, it is also a significant cultural hub offering culinary delights, and famous for heritage GI-tagged handicrafts like the Banarasi sari, and for the unique architecture of ghats, temples, shrines, palaces, and mosques. With its stunning sunrises and sunsets, the nearby marvel of Sarnath, Varanasi is truly a world in itself. Hidden within its labyrinthine lanes lies an entirely different facet of Varanasi—a world where the city's art and architecture intertwine, away from the bustling ghats. Beyond the typical tourist draws, this guide Varanasi delves into the often-overlooked and offbeat charms of this enigmatic city.