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Varanasi Travel Guide

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Varanasi is a very famous city all over in India. It is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The holy city of Varanasi is one of the most ancient living cities in the world. The city of temples, Varanasi is the famous pilgrimage centre for Hindus. But people from all faiths reside in the holy town of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. The holy city of Varanasi is situated on the bank of holy river of Ganga. The ancient city of Varanasi is also known as Kashi or Benaras. Varanasi is famous in all over world for its religious importance, temples, Ganga Ghats, culture, traditions, music and craft of silk weaving. Varanasi is also known as the great learning centre for years.


The ancient city of Varanasi is one of the most famous & important pilgrimage centres in India. It is also a major tourist destination in India. The holy city of Varanasi is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga. The city of Varanasi has been a major centre of learning and civilization for over 2000 years. Temples, Ganga Ghats, Benaras Hindu University, Bazaars and culture of Varanasi, all are worth visiting. The city of Varanasi is also known for its fairs and festivals.

Being the one of the most ancient city of the world and an important pilgrimage centre of Hindus, the holy town of Varanasi attracts an abundance of visitors from all over the world. The holy town of Varanasi is famous for spiritualism, Hinduism, Indian Philosophy and mysticism for centuries. One can observe all these aspects of Varanasi in its temples, ashrams, ghats and several sects. Apart from Hinduism, the city of Varanasi is also associated with Buddhism and Jainism. Apart from Hindu’s temples, the city has also some Buddhist Stupas and Jain Temples. If someone has desire to see the age-old Indian civilization, he/she must visit Varanasi.

Some major worth visiting attractions of Varanasi are Ganga Ghats, Benaras Hindu University, Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Bharat Mata Temples, Buddhist Temples, Jain Temples and Alamgir Mosque (an excellent blend of Hindu and Mughal styles of the architecture). During tours to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India, one can also visit Archaeological Museum, Bharat Kala Bhavan and the Buddhist Stupas and temples at Sarnath. Sarnath is very close to Varanasi.

Some major fairs and festivals of Varanasi which are celebrated with great zeal and zest are Buddha Purnima, Bharat Milap, Dhrupad Mela, Hanuman Jayanti Janmotsav and Maha Shivratri.

How to arrive in Varanasi

Varanasi is well-connected by air, rail and buses with all the major cities and places of India. Varanasi Airport is about 25 km from the city centre. The City of Varanasi is about 700 km from Delhi.