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About Varanasi Tourism

Varanasi is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, that dates back to the 11th century B.C. The city, known as India's spiritual capital, attracts Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River and perform burial rites. Some 2,000 temples dot the city's meandering lanes, including Kashi Vishwanath, the "Golden Temple," devoted to the Hindu god Shiva.Varanasi has long been a cultural center in northern India, and it is intimately identified with the Ganges. Hindus believe that dying here and being cremated along the banks of the "holy" Ganges river will allow them to end the cycle of rebirth and achieve salvation, making it a popular pilgrimage destination.The city is famous for its many ghats, or river embankments built out of stone slabs that pilgrims use to perform religious ablutions. The Dashashwamedh Ghat, Panchganga Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and Harishchandra Ghat are all noteworthy, with the last two serving as Hindu cremation sites. This is where Varanasi's Hindu genealogical registers are stored.

Places to visit in Varanasi

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Dasaswamedh Ghat

The lively atmosphere of the Dasaswamedh Ghat makes it one of the best places to visit in Varanasi. This tourist attraction is a swirling hodgepodge of flower sellers touting bright blossoms, boat operators hawking rides along the Ganges River, and sadhus (holy men) with face paint. You can spend hours people-watching in this area during the day. Hindu priests put on the Ganga Aarti every night at the Dasaswamedh Ghat, starting at around 7 pm. Donning saffron-hued robes, the priests spread out plates of flower petals and other offerings and blow a conch shell to signal the start of the spiritual ceremony. Thousands of tourists gather to watch the priests chant and wave tiered plates of sandalwood-scented incense in intricate patterns for about 45 minutes. It's an extravagant sight that you won't want to miss.

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Ruchika Art Gallery

Want to take a piece of Varanasi home with you? Look no further than the Ruchika Art Gallery, just off Ravindrapuri Road. The gallery's namesake owner, Ruchika Mehrotra, has created a warm, delightful shop to display a vibrant collection of paintings that capture the energy of Varanasi and the ghats in a rainbow of colours.

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Ramnagar Fort

There are few destinations in India without a fort, and Varanasi is no exception. About 14 kilometres from the city centre, you'll find Ramnagar Fort. The 18th-century sandstone fort and palace is no longer used as a defensive structure but instead houses a quirky museum brimming with vintage automobiles, elaborate hookahs, antique weapons, sedan chairs decked out in jewels, and a one-of-a-kind astronomical clock that's more than 150 years old.

Things To Do In Varanasi

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Tour Of The Oldest Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most popular and sacred Hindu Temples in Varanasi which is said to be a sincere dedication to Lord Shiva. It gracefully lies on the western bank of the river Ganges. There are altogether 12 Jyotirlingas (Holiest Shiva Temples) in the globe and the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of them. Varanasi was once known as Kashi hence the name of the temple itself was inherited from there. Several visitors pay their tribute to Lord Shiva throughout the year and the place is often known to be extremely crowded. If Varanasi is a hub of temples then Kashi Vishwanath Temple has to be the most visited temple amongst all.

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Take Bath In The Ganges

As we all are aware, the great Ganges is a very sacred river in Hinduism and it is widely believed to wash away our sins only by taking a bath in the waters of the holy Ganges River. The Ganges is known to offer spiritual charm to Varanasi for decades. Believers are seen chanting prayers to appease and get blessings from the River Goddess. It is highly considered to be of salvation and purification and there is an endless number of pilgrims throughout the year visiting the Ganges.

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Taste Street Food

The ghats of Varanasi are little paradise for foodies. There is an endless variety of local street food that you will get to enjoy in the streets of Varanasi. From crispy kachoris to spicy aloo puri, gorge on yummy local cuisine served with love and. The best part is that the food in Varanasi is so cheap. You can get a plat of puri aloo for only rupees ten. Nobody ever starves in Varanasi. That’s for sure. It is one of the most adventurous things to do in Varanasi if you ask your taste buds.

How To Reach Varanasi

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By Air

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport or Varanasi Airport is linked to some prime Indian cities like Mumbai and Delhi. Domestic airlines like Air India and IndiGo operate regular flights from Delhi, Khajuraho, Bangalore, Mumbai and Goa. There are flights available for Kathmandu too.

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By Train

Varanasi Junction, or the Varanasi Cant. Railway Station is the largest railhead in the city that serves almost 360,000 passengers daily. 240 trains pass through the city connecting it with some of the major cities like Surat, New Delhi, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kolkata and many others.

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By Road

Varanasi is well-connected to other cities via National Highways 2, 7, 29 and 56. The major cities it is linked with via road are Kolkata, Kanpur, Agra, New Delhi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Salem, Madurai, Kanyakumari etc.

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Things To Do In Varanasi

Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Bandipur National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Sariska National Park, and Kaziranga National Park are a few famous wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Popular beaches in India are Varkala in Kerala, Gokarna in Karnataka, Palolem in Goa, Tarkarli in Maharashtra, Agonda in Goa, Arambol in Goa, and Anjuna in Goa.

Famous hill stations in India are Manali in Himachal, Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Leh Ladak in Jammu and Kashmir, Mussoorie and Auli in Uttarakhand, and Mcleodganj in Himachal.

The best time to visit India depends largely on the weather, so from late October till early April, the weather remains pleasant.

Yes, India has a plethora of adventure sports such as trekking, hiking, paragliding, caving, parasailing, flyboarding, skydiving, flying fox, rock climbing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping.

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