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Tours of Varanasi Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi is situated amidst picturesque surroundings
on the crescent shape bank of River Ganga . Earlier
known as Banaras, this city was again named as Varanasi
in May 24,1956 by the government of India. Varanasi
is the most ancient city which is still there and is
also a place of religious importance. The Hindus consider
is as the most sacred pilgrimage town in the Tours in
Varanasi India.
Tour of Varanasi is not only an exploration of the
ancient city but also the opportunity to unravel the
rich Indian tradition.
Major Tourist attraction of Varanasi - Tours in
Varanasi:
- The Bathing Ghats: Varanasi tour is incomplete
if you don't take a holy dip in the River Ganga. The
ghats are not only considered sacred but are also beautiful
sights to behold. The Dasashvamedh Ghat presents a picturesque
view of the river. It is believed to be the ghat of
ten horses of Lord Shiva. Other ghats in Varanasi are
Asi, Barnasangam, Panchganga and Manikarnika Ghats in
the Tours in Varanasi India.
- Viswanath Temple: This temple
is the most sacred one and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Though Aurangzeb destroyed this temple it was again
restored by Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. The dome of the
temple was gold plated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab
in the Tours in Varanasi India.
- Banaras Hindu University
- This is the largest residential university in Asia
founded by Pandit Mohan Malviya . In the university
campus only you have the Bharat Kala Kendra and Vishwanath
Temple.
- Chunar Fort: This is a remarkable
sandstone battlement located on the northern edge of
Kaimur hills which has caused a meander in the River
Ganga. The sandstone of Chunar has been used also in
the famous Ashoka Pillar , it is still being quarried
giving the hills a ravaged look .
- Ramnagar Fort : This was
the residence of Kashi Naresh and is now a museum displaying
exhibits of palanquins, costumes, swords, sabres, etc.
Dussehra celebration of Ramnagar is most enjoyable.
- A.B.C Art gallery , Prabhu
Astha , you will get to see exhibition of contemporary
art mainly paintings.
- Deer Park north of Mulgandha
Vihar
- Thai, Chinese, Tibetan, Burmese
and Japanese monasteries have modern temples
- Shopping at Varanasi - Shop
for exquisite silk saris, handicrafts, carpets, rugs
and dhurries,ivory brassware, copper ware.
Tours in Varanasi is truly an enjoyable experience .
How to Reach - Tours of Varanasi Uttar Pradesh:
Air : Babatpur Airport, well connected by regular flights
from Agra
Rail: Varanasi Junction , regular trains from Agra
Cant. Railway Station
Road: Good roads connect Varanasi to Agra .
TourofTajMahal.com conducts Taj Mahal Agra excursion
Tours of Varanasi Uttar Pradesh .
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