Varanasi, Banaras or Kashi is one of the holiest cities in India and also one of outer most oldest and efficiently standing cities in the country. This amazing city is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga and it is skylined with the landscape of temples, ghats and holy shrines. There are so many places to visit here that it is one of the most widely chosen city for a local one day sightseeing tour in their India Triangle Tour.
What will you see?
Upon reaching the holy city that husband discovered by lord Shiva himself, you will feel at once payments religious and historical importance that it attains in the lives of people.
They call Varanasi the ‘galiyon Ka shahar’ or the city of lanes and so you will witness these. The history and the beauty of Varanasi lies in its narrow streets, and to witness this beauty your first trip will be to the streets of Varanasi. The narrow lanes of this ancient land online with temples, food joints in small shops it is common to see numerous old age and retirement homes. Some people believe that they must be closer to the god in their final years in this world.
Places to visit
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi, situated on the Ganga river. It is very close to the vishwanath temple witch is a must visit in the city. Story goes that lord Brahma created this ghat to welcome lord shiva and he also sacrificed 10 horses during the heavenly prayer that happened here from which it derives its name. The present ghat was built by Peshwa Bajirao and later the queen of Indore rebuild the ghat in nearly 25 years.
The ghat is famous all around the world for the Ganga aarti or the ritual of offering prayer to the Ganga river, which is held here daily in the evening. Many priests perform Aarti ritual by carrying deepam and move it in a rhythm to please the gods to the tune of bhajans. The aartis that are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals attract use crowns and events of a lifetime experience. It generally lasts for about 45 minutes and it is one of the best things to do in Varanasi Tour Package, where you can get yourself soaked in the soulful surrounding of the place.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Your Golden Triangle Itinerary will move forward by taking you to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is perched on the western bank of the Ganga in Varanasi. This temple is one of the most sacred temples for Hindus and for worshippers of Lord Shiva. The Jyotirlinga of the temple is also one of the most revered Jyotirlingas in India.
Sarnath
After this your destination will be Sarnath which is located approximately 10 km outside the city. This is the place where the Ganga and the varuna rivers meet. It has religious significance not only in India but also all around the world because of its involvement in Gautam Buddha's life. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautam Buddha first taught the dharma and this is where the religion came into existence. Many people make Varanasi as an extension to their Golden Triangle Tours India only to visit this place.
