Travel To Varanasi For Complete Rejuvenation Of Body, Mind And Soul

Varanasi is considered to be the holiest city of India where pilgrims and tourists come from across the world. Steeped in sheer religious significance, this city is aptly called the ‘City of Light’. It is also known as Banaras and Kashi. Located on the banks of the holy river Ganga, this city is a major Hindu pilgrimage. The river Ganga is worshipped as a Goddess in Hindu religion. The aura of peace, beauty and spirituality hangs over this city making it a famous tourist destination of North India. Travel to this city, visit its wonderful ghats, participate in its evening aarti, take a boat ride on the river and browse its colorful bazaars. Surely you will love the experience. Renowned as the cultural capital of India Varanasi is a land of temples and boasts of around 80 ghats. Each ghat here has its own significance and history behind it. This place offers a beautiful aspect of Indian culture. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh this city is one of the oldest cities in the world and oldest in India. This city also has Buddhist Stupas and Jain temples. Major attractions of Varanasi Tour are: River Ganga Boat ride and Aarti The evening aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat is very famous and attracts many a devotees. It truly uplifts the spirit. Also go for a boat ride on the Ganga River in the early morning to soak yourself in the peaceful and blissful ambiance and also enjoy the breathtaking sunrise views. Banarasi carpets The city of Varanasi is well known for its fine and colorful carpets. The carpets are good in quality, durable and beautiful. So when you visit the city do take one for your home. The reasonable price of carpets and durries also makes them a must-take souvenir for the tourists who come here from far and wide. The Varanasi-Bhadohi-Mirzapur belt boasts of finest carpets in the city. Banarasi Silk Sari Silk saris is a famous handicraft of Varanasi which is famous the world over. The bazaars are full of silk saris available in various colors and designs. In fact silk is synonymous with Banaras in India. Best quality silk is available in this city. Kashi Vishwanath Temple Housing one of the twelve Jyotirlingas this temple is very famous in Varanasi. It is said that several great saints have visited this temple in the past. It was built by Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore in the year 1780. The temple boasts of two gold plated domes. Any tourist traveling to Varanasi must visit this temple. Ramnagar Fort Once the abode of the Maharajas of Banaras this fort is now a wonderful tourist attraction. Built in red sandstone the fort houses a temple dedicated to the great saint Ved Vyas (who wrote Mahabharat and compiled the Vedas). There is also a museum inside the fort that displays wonderful collection of vintage cars, ivory work, palanquin, antique clocks, guns, swords etc.