This mix is then beaten to a stiff froth it would put any souffl to shame. Nimmish is undisputedly a delicacy only for the well to do and that too only in winter. Secured by a clove pierced through the folds of the betel leaf, sweetening agents, peppermint, menthol, and local aphrodisiacs are also added to this elaborate package. WHAT TO DO Boating in the Ganges and moving around the ghats are experiences of a lifetime. Excursions around the city and inside the narrow streets of Varanasi bring to mind the heritage and culture that India has went through the ages.
Hotels ranging from high-end to economy class are all available.
Many of them have magnificent views of the Ganges in exclusive suites. It is on the popular daily tourist service Delhi Agra Khajuraho Varanasi route. Even though there are not many trains running directly between Delhi and Varanasi, most Delhi Calcutta trains pass through Mughalsarai, which is 10 km south of Varanasi. For local transport, city buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws are available. Most of the nationalized banks of India have their branches in the city.