Kashi Varanasi Tours
One of the oldest cities
in India, Varanasi or Banaras is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh in North
India. Also known as Kashi, the city, situated on the holy river Ganga, has
immense importance in Hindu religion and mythology. The earliest descriptions
of the city can be found in the Buddhist scriptures as well as in the epic,
Mahabharata. Acording to legend, Varanasi is the land where Lord Shiva and goddess
Parvati stood at the beginning of time. During your Kashi Varanasi Tours, this
city offers a unique experience of self discovery and religion to each visitor.
While enjoying your Holy River Ganga Tours, the sun rays kissing the serene
waters of the Ganges, the golden temples, the religious chantings coming from
all corners and the pleasant smell of incense filling the air make Varanasi
a truly memorable experience for the visitors.
Tourist Attractions
of Varanasi - Add charm to your Holy River Ganga Tours
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Ghats of Varanasi : The ghats of Varanasi
shimmering with the holy river ganga tours waters of the Ganges attract thousands
of devotees as it is believed that bathing in these waters is a sure way to
salvation. The first rays of the sun touching the gleaming waters of the Ganges,
the sounds of bells coming from the temples and the air filled with incense
fragrance mesmerizes many a tourist. There are more than 80 such ghats in Varanasi.
» Banaras Hindu University :The Banaras Hindu University is
one of the best centres of learning in the country. The huge university spread
in an area of over 1300 acres has some of the best teaching facilities and world
class infrastructure. The place boasts of a number of eminent personalities
who passed out from the university.
» Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum : The museum houses a lot of rare artifacts
including miniature paintings, Hindu and Buddhist sculptures and Mughal artifacts,
that provide useful insight into the glorious past of the city.
» Kashi Vishwanath Temple : Varanasi abounds in temples that
are marvellous examples of architecture. There are more than 2000 temples in
the city while the most important is the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This Kashi
Vishwanath temple is dedicated to lord Kashi Vishwanath was destructed and rebuilt
many times. The present building of the temple was built in 1777 by the Maharani
of Indore.
» Sarnath : The place situated about 10 km. from Varanasi is
famous as the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon after getting enlightened
about 2,500 years ago. The place boasts of other attractions including Dhamekh
Stupa, Ashokan Pillar, Archeological Museum and Malagandha Kuti temple.
Food and Accommodation in Kasi
Quality food is available in some of the finest hotels and restaurants situated
around the city. The area is famous for its Langda Aam (A famous variety of
mango). Good quality accommodation in Kasi situated here which provide excellent
facilities for the tourists along with tasty and hygienic food. Choose from
a luxury hotel or an economy hotel depending on your needs and budget.
Things To Do
There is a lot to do in Varanasi. Walk along the ghats of Varanasi and experience
the Hindu culture in its very traditional form. If you like to click photos
then carry a camera along with you as you will get a chance to photograph people
involved in performing various Hindu rituals and ceremonies. The sight of the
shimmering waters of the Ganges along the ghats will capture your imagination
and will leave you spell bound. A dawn boat ride along the Ganges will bring
you moments to cherish all your life.
Getting There
» By Air : The Babatpur Airport is situated about 22 kms. from
Varanasi. Indian Airlines has regular flights to Varanasi from Delhi, Agra,
Khajuraho, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Bhubaneshwar.
» By Rail : Varanasi is an important railway station where many
major trains stop, connecting it to all the major cities in India.
» By Road : Well built roads and highways connect the city to
all the neighboring cities in and outside the state.
