TOUR OVERVIEW:

Varanasi, a city as old as Damascus, is the spiritual capital of India which has a history winding back to the 10th century BC. The city has seen the changing topography of the land, survived some great catastrophe and conquered thousands of years and the city has still managed to preserve its antique looks. As quoted by Diana Eck, “The city illuminates truth and reveals reality. It does not bring new wonders into the scope of vision but enables one to see what is already there. Where this eternal light intersects the earth, it is known as Kashi”, the city is admired by lots of renowned authors, poets, photographers and philosophist. Situated on the banks of River Ganges, The city is a dream, a goal for every Hindu pilgrimage in the country and one would visit the city at least once in their lifetime to seek solace and to soothe their souls. It is believed that taking a holy dip in the River Ganges, one can achieve salvation for their lifetime.

All the chatters and the murmurs will take a deep dive when hundreds of Pandit assemble on the river Ganges to perform the holy rituals lighting up the whole frontier with lamps and is one of the astounding sights you will ever see. Apart from the rustic looks the city dons, the city is also famous for its trademark Benares silk sarees, perfumes and sculpture artists and serves as a commercial and spiritual centre. The narrow lanes of the street, the silent ghats and the architectural marvels around the city add a surreal touch to the already unsophisticated city.

Varanasi is not a place its an experience, a horizon where life and death meet, a holy place where all your sins wash away for the ultimate purification. Varanasi has been one of the fascinating places to experience solace and it always will be. A place that you need to visit only once but will remain forever close to your heart.

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PLACE TO VISIT IN VARANASI:

The spellbinding city flaunting an unreal feel is sure to send shivers down your spine once witness its places. Some of the top places to visit in Varanasi in your Varanasi tour packages are, 

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Located on the banks of river Ganga, the Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the most popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, One of the 12 Jyotirlingas located all over India. The temple is considered as the heartbeat of the holy land. The idol of Lord Shiva places in the heart of the temple is called as the Vishwanantha meaning the “Ruler of the Universe”.The temple has a rich history and has special mentions in Hindu scriptures such as the Skanda Purana. The temple has faced a lot of demolitions and was rebuilt by many emperors because of the disagreement going on between the Rajputs and Mughal Empire who were firm on propagating Islam by building mosque instead of a temple. The last standing structure witnessed today was built by the Maratha ruler Ahilya Bai Holkar in 1780.

Assi Ghat: The Assi ghats situated at the convergence of Rivers Ganga and Assi and is a popular tourist attraction known for its quaint sunset and sunrise views. A lot of people visit the place to offer water to the sacred Shiva linga situated under a fig tree after taking a dip in the holy river Ganges. The place is famous among the college crowds from the nearby college to spend their time in the evening. The place also offers a lot of adventure activities such as boat ride and hot air balloon ride to enjoy the serene view of the ghats.

Dashashwamedh Ghat: A lively ghat in Varanasi, the place has a lot of historical significance and is a famous religious spot. The ghat is known for the ‘Ganga Aarti’ ritual which is held every evening, a sight no tourist should miss making it one of the must place to visit in Varanasi in your Varanasi tour packages.

Varanasi is home to innumerable temples and ghats and some of the notable places to visit in Varanasi in your Varanasi tour packages are,

• Tulsi Manasa Temple
• New Vishwanath temple
• Tibetan Temple
• Durga Temple
• Nepali Temple
• Manikarnika Ghat
• Panchganga Ghat
• Ramnagar Fort and Museum-top rated places to visit in Varanasi
• Bharat Mata Mandir- A unique temple to Mother India
• Alamgir Mosque-A 17th century mosque
• Manmandir Ghat
• Bharat Kala Museum
• Chunar Fort

THINGS TO DO IN VARANASI:

Being a religious place, Varanasi offers a lot of temples and devotional places in your Varanasi trip packages. Some of the top things to do in Varanasi are,

• Visit the legendary Kashi Viswanath temple
• Take a holy dip in river Ganges
• Go for a boat ride in the river Assi
• Take an evening stroll along the ghats
• Witness a picturesque sunset in the ghats
• Spectate the Ganga Aarti of River Ganges in the evening
• Take a peek on the handlooms of silk sarees
• Dwell in the history of Varanasi in the old museums
• Go for street shopping in the local markets
• Take a Varanasi temple tour along with a guide

BEST TIME TO VISIT VARANASI:

The summers get scorchingly hot in Varanasi and the city also receives heavy rainfall in July and August. Therefore the best time to visit Varanasi would form the month of October and March whereas, in November, Ganga Mahotsav is a five day festival which attracts a lot of tourist from all around the world making it the best time to visit in Varanasi.