Varanasi, Kashi, or simply Vanaras is one of the holiest places in the nation of the Nation. Pilgrims mostly Hindus and Jains believe that reaching Varanasi at least once in their lives with bring salvation to their souls. This city sits on the bank of one of the holiest rivers of India River Ganges.
Historically Varanasi is one of the oldest settlements in India, and it’s an essential place for archeologists too. Artists from all over the world have praised Varanasi as a place of beautiful thoughts. Sitting near the Delhi Kolkata highway, you will want to visit the cultural heart of North India on your tour.
History and religion along with the Beautiful Ganges-Kashi is a peaceful and satisfying place. People often come to meditate or look at the city all day long from a vantage point. You will witness one of the many Hindu festivals if you are lucky. There are more than 23,000 big and small temples in the area of Varanasi.
People also believe that Ramcharitramanas were written in Varanasi. It is one of the famous holy books of Hindus. People also believe that Gautam Buddha founded Buddhism here and gave his first Sermon under a tree. Sarnath is the name of the place now. This place is also important as the land of Banaras Hindu University and Sanskrit College. Tourists like to sit on the banks of the Ganges and stare at the glorious sunset falling in the river.
Major Attractions
Ganga Snan(Bath for Salvation)
Ghats where Hindu cremation(by burning) takes place
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Ramnagar Fort
Evening Arati (offering procedures) in the temples of the place
