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Wings Over Ganga: Varanasi's Namo Ghat Hosts a Spectacular Air Show Experience
For a few days this October, the sky above the Ganga in Varanasi has become a stage.
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The "Wings Over Ganga" air show, running from 22 to 25 October at Namo Ghat, brings together an unusual blend: the ancient riverfront of Kashi and the precision flying of modern aerobatic teams. Visitors describe it as one of the most memorable sights the city has offered in recent times.
The excitement is visible well beyond the ghats. Travel creators have documented how the road from Babatpur airport to Namo Ghat has been brightened with decorative lighting and fresh landscaping, giving arriving guests a warm welcome. Local residents, boatmen and shopkeepers say the footfall has added fresh energy to the city's tourism calendar.
On display are formations and aerobatic manoeuvres by the Indian Air Force, including the Surya Kiran team, with aircraft such as Rafale, Sukhoi and Tejas drawing cheers from the crowds gathered along the riverbank. The golden light of the ghats against the roar of jets makes for a striking photograph.
For visitors planning a trip, the advice is practical. Reach Namo Ghat early, carry water, keep to the designated viewing areas and allow extra travel time because of the crowds. Combine the show with a Ganga Aarti evening or a morning boat ride to see Kashi at its most layered.
Varanasi, as ever, shows that tradition and new experiences can share the same riverbank.
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