Varanasi
Varanasi, the Holy city of India, is situated on the left bank of the River Ganga and is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. It is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus, one of the four pilgrimage sites said to have been designated by Gautama Buddha himself and for Jains believed to be the birthplace of Parshvanatha. More than 1 million pilgrims visit the city each year.
Sightseeing
Spiritual life in Varanasi revolves around the ghats, of which there are nearly a hundred. Most of the ghats are bathing ghats – Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganga remits sins -, while others are used as cremation sites, where bodies are cremated in public. A dawn rowing boat ride along the Ganga to view the ghats is a must to experience Varanasi in full. The best time is from 5.30 am when it is cool, to see the sun rise and light a lotus flower candle and set it adrift on the water.
Other sights are the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, also called the Golden Temple, a place of great religious importance to Hindus, Durga Temple or Monkey Temple visited by thousands of Hindu devotees during Navratri and other auspicious occasions (non-Hindus cannot enter the inner sanctum) and Sankat Mochan Temple.
Varanasi is also a noted centre for silk weaving and brassware. Fine silks and brocaded fabrics, exquisite saris, brassware, jewellery, woodcraft, carpets, wall hangings, lamp shades and masks of Hindu and Buddhist deities are some of Varanasi’s shopping attractions.
From Varanasi you can visit Sarnath, one of the four important sites on the Buddhist circuit (along with Bodhgaya, Kushinagar and Lumbini in Nepal). It’s a green and peaceful place to spend some time to see the Buddhist ruins and monasteries.
Hotels
We have selected a few of the best hotels in Varanasi in each category and can make bookings for you according to your wishes and budget.
Varanasi, the Holy city of India, is situated on the left bank of the River Ganga and is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. It is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It is one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus, one of the four pilgrimage sites said to have been designated by Gautama Buddha himself and for Jains believed to be the birthplace of Parshvanatha. More than 1 million pilgrims visit the city each year.
Sightseeing
Spiritual life in Varanasi revolves around the ghats, of which there are nearly a hundred. Most of the ghats are bathing ghats – Hindus believe that bathing in the Ganga remits sins -, while others are used as cremation sites, where bodies are cremated in public. A dawn rowing boat ride along the Ganga to view the ghats is a must to experience Varanasi in full. The best time is from 5.30 am when it is cool, to see the sun rise and light a lotus flower candle and set it adrift on the water.
Other sights are the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, also called the Golden Temple, a place of great religious importance to Hindus, Durga Temple or Monkey Temple visited by thousands of Hindu devotees during Navratri and other auspicious occasions (non-Hindus cannot enter the inner sanctum) and Sankat Mochan Temple.
Varanasi is also a noted centre for silk weaving and brassware. Fine silks and brocaded fabrics, exquisite saris, brassware, jewellery, woodcraft, carpets, wall hangings, lamp shades and masks of Hindu and Buddhist deities are some of Varanasi’s shopping attractions.
From Varanasi you can visit Sarnath, one of the four important sites on the Buddhist circuit (along with Bodhgaya, Kushinagar and Lumbini in Nepal). It’s a green and peaceful place to spend some time to see the Buddhist ruins and monasteries.
Hotels
We have selected a few of the best hotels in Varanasi in each category and can make bookings for you according to your wishes and budget.
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