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VARANASI TOURISM

Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth. Situated in Uttar Pradesh on the banks of river Ganga, Varanasi is among the most revered religious destinations in India.

The city gets its name from two rivers  — Varuna and Assi — which meet here. The word Kashi is derived from the word ‘Kas’ which means to shine. Varanasi is famous for the bathing ghats along the banks of river Ganga. Pilgrims throng these ghats to take a holy dip to wash themselves of their sins. Varanasi has been synonymous with the majestic river Ganga and its numerous rivulets. The Ganga Aarti held every evening at Dasashwamedha Ghat is a sight to behold.

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The Kashi Vishwanath temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the holiest of the pilgrimages dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Varanasi is an important destination among Hindus as they believe those who die in Varanasi attain salvation. Many people like to spend their old-age in this holy city and prefer to die here. Varanasi is also a preferred site for immersing ashes of the dead in river Ganga. Performing funeral rites and cremation in the pyres are common sights here.

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BEST PLACES TO STAY IN VARANASI

Varanasi has numerous ashrams around the ghats. Several hotels are located near the ghats and offer a beautiful view of the Ganga. Affordable hotels and lodgings are available in the interior sections of the city. The hotels also provide travel and medical assistance to the guests. The city gets hot and humid in summer, but is quite cool during the nights. Most hotels offer air-conditioned rooms.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN VARANASI

Food in Varanasi is basically traditional, plain and simple. Roof-top restaurants offering homemade food are also available. The restaurants and bars (found in some hotels) serve variety of cuisines. Restaurants located closer to the ghats cater more to foreign tourists. To get the taste of authentic Banarasi food, head to the main market area.

The city is also known for its sweetmeats. Rabri Malai Balai is a popular dessert. You can’t leave Varanasi without trying street food specialties like aloo chat and pani puri. But the one thing you must try here is the famous Banarasi Paan (mixture of betel nut leaves, Areca nut, tobacco and lime), made even more popular by Bollywood movies and songs.

The famous Bhang is a potent, powdered form of cannabis often mixed into lassis, and called Bhang Lassi. As Varanasi is a major center of Shiva worship, it is offered to the Lord in form of prasad. It can be quite intoxicating. Thandai is a cool milk based drink made with pistachios, almonds and saffron, served with a large dollop of malai (cream). You can try thandai and lassi at stores located near the Godowlia area.

BEST TIME TO VISIT VARANASI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Varanasi is as given below. The best time to visit Varanasi is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1318
FebruaryBest time1319
MarchBest time1320
April2027
May1922
June2020
July1620
August1323
September1820
OctoberBest time2429
NovemberBest time1921
DecemberBest time1722

Place to visit in VARANASI

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Kashi Vishwanath temple

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Assi Ghat

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    PM Modi flagged off MV Ganga Vilas Cruise, the longest water journey between Varanasi-Dibrugarh. In a 51-day journey, the cruise will pass through 50 places.…

    Prashasti Sudhakar January 13, 2023, 2:33 pm IST

  • Stinking Blankets, Bed Rolls Make Passengers Sick; Train Halted For 30 Mins To Provide Medical Aid

    As railways provided stinking blankets to passengers, who got sick because of the stench, Lucknow-Varanasi train had to be halted for 30 mins so that…

    Shrimansi Kaushik January 11, 2023, 10:39 pm IST

  • Video: Longest River Cruise, Ganga Vilas, To Embark On Iconic Journey On Jan 13 | Intriguing Facts To Know

    Ganga Vilas, longest river cruise will be flagged off for its 50 day voyage on January 13.

    Travel Staff January 9, 2023, 8:10 pm IST

  • Schools Closed in UP’s Mainpuri Till January 14: Check District-wise School Closing Updates

    UP School Closing News Updates: Varanasi, Kaushambi, Deoria: The schools are closed up to Class 8 in most cities like Varanasi, Kaushambi, Deoria in Uttar…

    Manmath Nayak January 6, 2023, 7:56 pm IST

  • Narendra Modi’s Secret To Success Revealed, Has Been With Him Since 2002 Victory

    PM Modi addressed the program and shared his memories related to Swami Maharaj.

    Tahir Qureshi December 14, 2022, 11:57 pm IST

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    Airtel said it is working towards bringing in more women engineers by offering them the support they require, like remote working and more.

    Manmath Nayak November 29, 2022, 4:53 pm IST

  • Thief Dies After Head Gets Stuck In Doorway While Breaking In Powerloom Centre In Varanasi

    According to police reports, the power loom centre that belonged to a man named Nizam had been closed for the past two days due to…

    India.com News Desk November 28, 2022, 4:16 pm IST

  • 35 Pilgrims Rescued After Boat Capsizes In Varanasi: UP Cops

    The pilgrims who are from Andhra Pradesh were in the boat when it capsized in front of the Sheetla Ghat, police said.

    PTI November 26, 2022, 7:27 pm IST

  • Varanasi First UP Airport to Enjoy 5G Service

    The new terminal in Bengaluru and Pune are the other two airports that have Airtel 5G Plus.

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