Varanasi, Pilgrimage City of Varanasi, Religious City of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Famous India

The city of Varanasi is situated along the west bank of the Ganges in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world . Known as the city of temples and learning , it sis a place of great pilgrim significance. Lord Shiva seems to have found this city. This place is the center of learning and the tradition has been kept alive even today. Varanasi is the city which enshrines the very essence of Hinduism.

City Tour:
Also known as Kashi and Banaras, home to some of the most ancient monasteries, this is the place where scholars still come to acquire knowledge. The river-front of the city is decorated by hundreds of well built ghats which is a unique feature. Banaras has been famous for the 'Gharanas' in the Classical Music and Singing. Varanasi is a largely vegetarian city, especially in the old city area. The city is very hospitable. It has a large number of 4 and 3 Star hotels and moderately cheap lodgings.

Must See- Places of Worship:

Shopping Euphoria:
Varanasi is most reputed for the delicate and intricate work on Sarees, Carpets, Wooden works. The famous Banarsi Silk Sarees and Brocades are a rage worldwide. The main shopping areas include the Chowk, Godaulia, Vishwanath Lane, Lahurabir, Thatheri Bazaar. Banaras also offers you Brassware, copperware, Ivoryware and Stone inlay work made by skilled craftsmen.

Climate:
Summers are hot and humid in Varanasi. Day temperatures can rise up to 45° C. Winter is comfortable with average temperatures of around 25° C, though the nights tend to be much cooler at around 7°C.

Transportation:
» Air : Indian Airlines connect Varanasi to Bhubaneshwar, Lucknow, Agra & Delhi, where the above places are directly connected by flights with Calcutta.

» Rail: Varanasi is connected by rail with all the major cities in India.

» Road: Good bus service connects Varanasi with most of the important places of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Short Anectodes & Experiences

A Holiday in Madhya Pradesh - By Mukti Sharma

The best time to visit Madhya Pradesh is in the months of November – February. In the months of April, May and June the temperature soars quite high touching more than 40 Deg C. But then if you want to a number of tigers at a time then this hot season is good, as the wild cats come out to drink water and can be seen in groups....

Varanasi Ghats - Banaras - By Adrayee Kunkun

....Banaras is supposed to be founded by Lord Shiva – Varanasi or Banaras is one of the oldest living cities of World. It is also one of the oldest pilgrims of India. Each year it attracts thousands of devotees, students, pilgrimers who come here and stay for long periods. It is supposed one who dies in Varanasi attains Moksha. Varanasi is all about the Ghats, chain of stone steps. Some of the famous Ghats are Asi Ghat, Kedara Ghat, Chauki Ghat, Chaumsathi Ghat, Dashaswamedh ghat, manikarnika Ghat, scindia ghat.....

Banaras - The Oldest Living City of India- By Mridula Tyagi

...One can see the old "Gurukul" culture which still prevails in some parts of the city. Literature, Ganges and temples are worth seeing..Sculpture and rituals attracts the mind and one can even see the handwork of silk. ...

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