Location : In the
north India state of Uttar Pradesh, on the bank of the river Ganga.
Major Tourist Attraction : Bathing Ghats, Kashi
Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir, Gyanvapi Mosque, Durga Temple, New
Vishwanath Temple, Alamgir Mosque, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan
Studies, Bharat Kala Bhawan, Maharaja Banaras Vidya Mandir Museum, Museums &
Arts Galleries, Banaras Hindu University, Tulsi Manas Temple.
Best Hangouts : Ganga River Front
Best Buys : Benarasi Silk Sarees, Silk Brocades.
Nearby Tourist Attraction : Kashi, Sarnath, Prayag,
Kushinagar, Allahabad.
About Varanasi
Varanasi, called Benaras by the English is one of the oldest living cities
in the world. Mark Twain, the English author and literateur, who was amazed
by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote : "Benaras is older
than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice
as old as all of them put together".
Situated in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is also
renowned for its rich tapestry of music, arts, crafts and education.
Standing timelessly on the north bank of Ganga,
Varanasi
is located midway between Delhi and Kolkata. Known as the religious and
cultural capital of India, Varanasi's known history dates back to about 3500
hundred years. However, Hindus believe that the city is eternal. Also been
known as Kashi, Varanasi's present name is restoration of an ancient name
meaning the city between two rivers - the Varuna and Asi.
Tourist Attractions in Varanasi
Bharat Kala Bhawan, B.H.U
Established in 1950 as a university museum, Bharat Kala Bhawan is famous
for its outstanding collection of miniature paintings. It has a rich
collection of Rajasthani paintings, Pichhawai’s, pahari painting,
Nepalese & Tibetan Thankas, company paintings as well as paintings of
contemporary artists, illustrated Mrigavati, Kalpa Sutra, Chora-Panchasika,
Laura-Chanda, Shah-nama and some pages of Humza-nama are the rich
possessions of this museum.
Bathing Ghats
The splendid 4 km stretch of the Ghats is an unique sight at Varanasi. The
Ghats of Varanasi are best viewed at dawn, as a steady stream of
devotees-swelling to thousands on auspicious days –perform rituals by
the Ganga. The Ghats are best approached by Dashashwamedha ghat, where boats
are available on hire.
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Also known as the Golden Temple, it is dedicated to Lord shiva, the
presiding deity of the city. Varanasi is believed to be the point at which
the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which shiva manifested
has supremacy over others gods, broke through the Earth’s crust and
flared towards the heavens. More than the Ghats and even the Ganga, the
Shivalinga installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varanasi.
Bharat Mata Temple
This Temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1936 and houses one
perfect relief maps of India carved out of marble.The Temple was gifted by
the nationalists Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta (Barat Ratana ) and shri Durga
Prasad Khatri, leading numismatists and antiquarians. This is a must place
top visit in Varanasi.
Getting There
Air : Varanasi is well connected by air to several cities in India.
It is on the popular daily tourist service Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi
route.
Rail : Varanasi has two railway stations-Kashi and Varanasi Junction
(also Cantonment Station).
Road : Varanasi is very well connected by a network of roads and
road transport to all major towns of Uttar Pradesh and surrounding areas.
Accommodation
Varanasi offers a wide spectrum of accommodation facilities for the
tourists coming from all over. There are luxury, deluxe, star and budget
category hotels in Varanasi. Dharamshalas are also available here for the
budget travelers. Just book the one which best suites your requirement. We
offer the best accommodation with high quality facilities and services,
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