Visit the Oldest Living City of India — Be at Varanasi

If you want to tour the Hindu pilgrimages of India, you cannot miss a visit to Varanasi; earlier known as Benaras. This city is the hotbed of Hindu religion and culture. Situated at the bans of the sacred River Ganges, it is an important city of the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Open your eyes to the early rays of the sun if you want to check out the real life of Varanasi. Life here starts before dawn and as the sun rises, devotees are seem bathing in the holy waters of River Ganges, chanting mantras. You can enjoy a boat ride over the river at the early morning hours to enjoy the cool breeze.

There are several temples along the Daswamedha Ghat, where the environment is pious with the sound of bells and aroma of incense sticks. Some of the important temples of Varanasi include the Durga temple; also known for a huge lot of monkeys that travel along the huge trees located around the temple. The KashiViswanath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga Shiva temples of the world; the two pinnacles of the temple are gold plated.The SankatMochan temple is dedicated to Lord Hanumana and as you enter the premises of the temple, you can hear hymns of Hanuman chalisa and Sundarkand. All these temples exhibit the Hindu architectural style.

When at Varanasi, you can never miss an excursion trip to Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. The place is known for its serenity, where you can witness the simple lifestyle of Buddhist monks and checkout various monasteries. The Hotels In Varanasi can also arrange a trip to the nearby city of Sarnath on your behalf.

Besides the temples, you can also visit the Rangarh Fort, which depicts a Muslim style of architecture with carved balconies, open courtyards and beautiful pavilions. It also consists of a royal museum, where you can see a rare collection of American cars, like sedan. It also consists of a weaponry hall and an astrological clock.

Varanasi is a culturally rich city. The city is an abode of classical music and paintings. It is also a shopper’s paradise with a huge collection of golden and silver brocade silk saris. The hand weaved carpets, exquisite jewellery designs and brassware are the other popular products of the city.

Varanasi is a city of deserts; everywhere you will find hot and sweet jalebis and coloured snow cones. The roasted peanuts and spicy chats are the best accompany for an evening stroll. The hotels in Varanasi range from budget to premium hotels, to suit the needs of the pilgrimages. You can enjoy a memorable stay at the vibrant city of Varanasi.