Holy City Of Varanasi
Introduction And History : Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi, is situated on the western bank of Ganges. The name Varanasi has derived from two streams; The Varuna on the north side of the city and the Assi, a small trickled on the south. This city has been a symbol of Hindu renaissance, Knowledge, philosophy, culture, devotion to Gods, Indian arts and crafts. The history of Varanasi is very old but it however lives in the form of old manuscripts and the folk traditions; however most importantly through its people.
What to see and when to go: Varanasi has 7 km long sweep of about 100 bathing ghats along the western bank of Ganges. Most tourist attractions are Ramnagar , Chunar Fort , Ram Nagar Fort and Palace , ABC Art Gallery , Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U) , Asoka Pillar , Vishwanath temple (Golden Temple) , Durga Temple , Kedareshvara Temple , Sankat Mochan Temple , Shoal Temple and Chausath Yogini Temple . The best time to visit this holy city is from October to March.
Things to do: With a rich and cultural heritage, Varanasi rewards its visitors will a glittering array of festivals, with plenty of things to do, and fun events to get involved with. One of the biggest of all the annual events staged in Varanasi is without question the cities ever-popular Ganga Festival (Ganga Mahotsav), which takes place over a period of five days each October or November.
Accommodation: Varanasi finds its place with delight in every heart. The hotels and rest houses are available as per your pocket. It ranges from a lodge near bank of Ganges to five start hotels.
Mode of transport: It is very well connected through rail, road and air routes across the India. Cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws are the most widely available public transport within Varanasi. If the pocket permits, taxi and cabs are also available.
Related links:
• Tourist information: http://www.varanasicity.com/
See also (nearby places): Jaunpur, Kaimur Sanctuary, The Mukha waterfall, Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Chunar Fort at Chunargarh, Vindhyavasini, Asthbhuja and Kalikhoh temples at Vindhyachal, Tanda Fall, Wyndham Fall, Kaushambi, Shrines at Allahabad, the Lucknow city.
