About Place
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Places To Visit
- Kedar Ghat
- Nepali Temple
- Manikarnika Ghat
- Banaras Ghats
- Monkey Temple Durga Temple
- Ashoka Pillar
- Sarnath Museum
- Batuk Bhairav Mandir
- Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
- Tibetan Temple
- Shivala Ghat
- Chaukhandi Stupa
- Harishchandra Ghat
- Assi Ghat
- Sarnath
- Ramnagar Fort
- Ganges River
- Manmandir Ghat
- Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Bharat Mata Temple
Activities
- Heritage Tour Of Sarnath In Singhpur
- Varanasi Walking Tour During Sunrise With Tuk-Tuk Ride
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit The Archaeological Museum
- Evening Aarti At Ganges
- Boat Ride In Ganges
- Cultural Walk In Varanasi
Famous Food
- Dum Aloo
- Bati Chokha
- Aloo-Tikki
- Pani Puri
- Kachori
- Tamatar chaat
- Jalebis
- Rabri
- Banarasi Kalakand
Things To Buy
- Banarasi Saree
- Dresses
- Devotional Articles
- Jewelries
- Music CDs
- Silk items
Shopping Area
- Chowk and Vishwanath Gali
- Gadolia Market
- IP Mall
- Banaras Art Gallery
Varanasi Details
Best Time To Visit
Monsoon Period
Important Contact
- Police Control Room:
- 100
- Ambulance Service:
- 108
- Tourist Center:
- 91-522-2308017
