Varanasi Tour

Varanasi - the religious capital of India :
The holy city of Varanasi also known as the city of temples and learning is a place of great historical and cultural significance. This religious capital of India is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges and is presided over by Lord Shiva. It is the soul of India and an exemplification of the union of cultures, religions and races. The river-front of the city is ornamented by hundreds of well built ghats which is a unique feature. The holy Buddhist place, Sarnath (15km) is another marvel to see.

Varanasi is the prime place of oriental learning which simultaneously keeps pace with modern advanced knowledge. The city possesses three universities namely a Tibetan Institute and an Institute of Arabic Studies and the Banares Hindu university. The city is known for silk fabrics, perfumes, artistic brass and copper wares and a variety of handicrafts. It is a prime center of literature, art and culture. This land has given birth to great poets, writers, musicians and scholars. This vibrant city encompassing joy, knowledge and liberation has a magical attraction for people all over the world.

Famous for - the Bathing Ghats :

The famous ghats offer an amazing experience as one either walks along or brave the waters. This is the real Varanasi, with the sadhus clad in saffron, the echoes of the shlokas, bathing pilgrims with prayers on their chilled and stuttering lips, the shoreline with flames flickering towards the sky, where the heaven awaits the arrival of the good souls - a thousand sights and smells overwhelm you. The more visited Ghats are the Dasashwamedha, Manikarnika, Assi, Panch Ganga and Harishchandra Ghats.