Varanasi (Kashi) is the most famous pilgrimage place for the Hindus; it is stuited on the banks of sacred river Ganges. Varanasi is alos refer as the Benares, is the oldest living city in the world. Varanasi name has been derived from the two rivers Assi and Varuna. It’s located between these two rivers. The most ancient name of Varanasi was ‘Kashi’
Varanasi people believed that Abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who stood upon this land at the beginning of time. Ganges in Varanasi has the power to wash away the sins of mortals.
Varanasi is associated with promotion of spiritualism, Sanskrit and mysticism, yoga and Hindi language. This city is al famous for education and the learning center.
There are some Educational Institutes like
Banaras Hindu University
Tibetan University
Sampoornanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth
The tourist attractions in and around Varanasi, include the numerous temples
Durga Temple
Tulsi Manas Temple
Kaal Bhairav Temple
Bharat Mata Temple
Viswanath Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple
Varanasi attraction is Ghats
Assi Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat
Hanuman Ghat
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dandi Ghat
Bachrai Ghat
Famous Mosque in Varanasi are
Alamgir Mosque
Arhai Kangra Masjid
Other Attraction are:
Ram Nagar Fort
Gyaan Kupor Well
Tomb of Lal Khan
Bharat Kala Bhavan
Varanasi is most poplar for Sarees, Wooden works ,Carpets. The famous Banarsi Silk Sarees and Brocades are a rage worldwide
Some Luxury Hotels in Varanasi
Ideal Tower Hotel
Clarks Varanasi Hotel
Hindusthan International Hotel
The Gateway Hotel Ganges Hotel
Ramada Plaza JHV Hotel
Some Budget Hotels in Varanasi
M.M. Continental Hotel
Temple On Ganges Hotel
Sarin Inn Hotel
Palace On Steps Hotel
Shiv Ganga Resorts Hotel
Rahi Tourist Bungalow Hotel
Some Best Hotels in Varanasi
Pallavi International Hotel
Vaibhav Hote
Siddhartha Hotel
Ok International Hotel
Varanasi has two Railways stations namely: Varanasi City and Varanasi Junction it is well connected to the other city of India as example Delhi ,Kolkata. It is most holy city of Uttar Pradesh so it has an airport , Varanasi airport is well connected to some cities in India just as Mumbai, Agra and Delhi.
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