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Varanasi …since time immemorial

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Varanasi…since time

immemorial

What to Explore in

Varanasi ?Varanasi is a holy city situated on the bank of

River Ganga. Varanasi has stayed an important

pilgrimage centre in India and for those visiting

from outside the country it reflects authentic

India. The aartis and the floating of earthen

lamps over the water of River Ganges in the

evening is also an important element of the

identity of Varanasi. We will takes you on a

journey of the holy city of Varanasi and suggests

some the best places to explore in Varanasi.

Holy River Ganges

River Ganges is most scared river and holds an

important place in the Hindu Religion.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and

is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Assi Ghat

Assi Ghat is one of the most famous and visited ghats

of the Varanasi for tour and tourism.

Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main Ghat of Varansi on

the Ganges River and famous for evening River Ganges

Aarti.

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Sankat Mochan Temple

Sankat Mochan Temple is one of the most sacred temples

of Lord Hanuman, located along River Assi & near Banras

Hindu University.

Manikaranika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning Ghat, is the most

auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated.

Sarnath

Sarnath is among the famous Buddhist pilgrimages in

India. It is a popular place to visit around Varanasi

Ramnagar Fort

Ramnagar Fort is ranked highly amongst the Monuments

in Varanasi. Fort was built in 1752 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja

Balwant Singh

Lets Explore Some Offbeat Things to do

in VaranasiMorning Boat Ride in River

Ganges

Boating down the Ganges River during sunrise is one

of the main attractions in Varanasi.

Take a Holy Bath In River

Ganges

Taking a dip or bathing in the holy waters of River Ganges is

one of the major things to do in Varanasi.

Enjoy the Local & Street Foods of Varanasi

Street foods of Varanasi are mouth-watering and pocket

suiting for tourists. Famous items are Kachori Sabzi, Paapri

Chaats, Lassi, etc.

Shopping Varanasi’s Local

Market

Shopping in Varanasi is a different experience in

itself. Varanasi is famous for its Sarees, carpets and

handicrafts.

Witness Grandeur Evening Ganga Aarti

Ceremony

Ganga Aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place

everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank

of the holy river Ganga.

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