• You surely want to visit the oldest city of India, more than 3000 year old.
• Hire a boat and navigate along the revered waterway of dawn when the light and the scenery around are at its best.
• Don’t miss the old and the juvenile taking a holy dip to attain sanctity.
• Procure calmness at the ghats of Varanasi , a famous World Heritage Sites. No tourist can relinquish its charm.
• Collecting soveniers in the form of "religious icons" commemorates your trip to Varanasi. Shopping Silk brocade, filigree work, and brass articles would not be a waste of time.
• Exploration of religious ashraams would provide you indepth knowledge on the Hindu religion.

Varanasi is a spiritual land. Also known as Kashi, the land is extremely popular for being the most preferred pilgrimage spot for Hindus since ages. The glorious city is situated on the banks of the river Ganges and is known to give a boost to Uttar Pradesh state in India. In fact, what is largely believed that the place is immensely powerful as it is capable of discarding sins of mortals. The city is also known as Benaras, preferred by the people coming from all over the world.

Art and Culture Hub
There is no dearth of art and culture especially in the corridors of Varanasi. Exceptionally brilliant, the art and culture of Varanasi is revered by the world. Stepping on the soil of Varanasi is to be in arms of heightened spirituality and breathtaking views. It is undeniable that being in Varanasi, it is an experience in itself. Those looking for self-discovery can come to this place for satisfaction.

The rich cultural tradition of Varanasi makes you feel as if you are in different world. In fact, Varanasi is also called the cultural capital of India. Varanasi is known to combine archaeology, art, mythology, history, and geography rendering it a status of enlightened land.

Ancient Holy City
Constituting as one of the holiest cities in India, Varanasi is largely preferred by the visitors coming from around the globe. Undeniably, Varanasi provides its visitors with breathtaking views and a feast for the senses.
There is so much vibrancy in the city that you will be surprised to see its beauty. Characterised by narrow alleyways that ooze with vibrancy and life, it houses the most impressive ancient temples and the holy Ganges.
In fact, thousands of spiritual men and women come here to enjoy the bathing and cremations. Indeed, it is the spiritual Mecca for the Hindus.

"Older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, And looks twice as old as all of them put together " - Mark Twain
Tourists from all over the world enjoy Varanasi tour as they experience the rich Hindu tradition, the dominant force in India.

What To See in Varanasi Varanasi is nestled on the west bank of the Ganges and provides exquisite culture.  It will not be an exaggeration to state that it is the land of heightened spirituality. The riverbank is divided into ghats that make it altogether worthwhile and significant from travel point of view. Breathtaking Views You can always enjoy walks in the city of Varanasi. As tourists, visitors, locals, and holy men enjoy strolling on to the banks of Yamuna, a large number of sightseeing gives you loads of fun and enjoyment. Authentic Indian Experience Varanasi is the oldest cities of India. Teeming with inexpensive hotels allows you to immerse in an authentic Indian experience. If you love peace, you can always opt for sedate Cantonment area, situated to the north of the Varanasi Junction Railway Station. In fact, it gives you access to tree-lined avenues, away from the city’s daily hustle bustle. Since its inception, Varanasi has been the most ardent representative of Hinduism. It will not an exaggeration to state that Varanasi is the soul of Indian civilization. Ancient temples, river Ganges, and austere Hindu monks, all this makes this place rich and worthwhile. Temples Ghats Sarnath

Varanasi Nightlife

As Varanasi is recognized for its sacred character, nightlife is not conventionally vibrant but great from ritual point of view. So, this place is not a conventional tourist escape for night lovers. If you love those religious songs without alcohol, it is one of the perfect places. Alcohol is banned in the old city. So, there is no exotic cocktails, however nightlife is rich in spiritual terms.

Five Star Hotels & Nightlife
There are several five star hotels, which offer good cuisine. In fact, nightlife in Varanasi gives you access to its mysteries. Varanasi nightlife is noticeably more silent. Religious ceremonies in this holy city run until late night, as people enjoy their rituals on Ghats.

Riverside Bazaars
As there are numerous bazaars in Varanasi, which run along the river side, you can enjoy silks and clothes, bracelets and dyes. Women shopkeepers organize their goods in a good manner thus enhancing the overall shopping experience. Spices can always be smelled around the corner and that is what makes it all the more significant and worthwhile. Elders in Varanasi can also be seen in huddles at the street side. You can also witness fire-jugglers, which are simply fascinating.

Watch Movies & Enjoy Concerts
You can always enjoy Indian movies at the theatres in Varanasi, which makes it even more worthwhile. A course on Yoga, music or language also makes things great for you as a traveler. If you wish to witness regular musical performances at the International Music Centre Ashram, you can go to Dasaswamedh Ghat, organized on every Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Varanasi Shopping

Varanasi or Banaras Silk is famous throughout the world. As weaving is perhaps the most popular art of Varanasi, Banarasi silk sarees are famous around the globe. Constituting Indian bride's trousseau, it is considered as one of the finest and elegant dresses of Indian men and women. In addition, the world-famous gold and silver brocades also make things healthy for the tourists coming here from around the world. With specially carved saris and excellent dresses, Varanasi tops the list when it comes to gorgeous dresses. You can also enjoy family jewels without even a single glitch. Apart from that you can always enjoy wonderful pieces of antique products such as wooden and clay toys, brassware, copperware, and antique designs of heavy gold jewellery in Varanasi.

Hand Knotted Carpets Mirzapur is one of the famous places where you can enjoy a wide variety of hand-knotted carpets. What’s more, if you are one of the those lovers of music, you can also enjoy loads of entertainment as well. There is no dearth of musical instruments in the city, which makes it culturally rich. Visit any of the following shopping hotspots in Varanasi to enjoy excellent products: Chowk Gyan Vapi Thatheri Bazaar Godoulia Dashwamedh Gali Vishwanath Gali Golghar Apart from the illustrious and fine silks, you can also enjoy brocaded fabrics, which is one of the best options as far as Varanasi shopping is concerned. You can also go for 'kamandalam', which is known as brass water pot. Used by saints to carry water, it is one of the most fascinating pieces of art and culture. As there is a craze of carrying 'Ganga jal' in these utensils, you can enjoy high-end culture in Varanasi. You can easily take Ganga water from the river Ganges.

Some Noteworthy Shopping Places Baba Blacksheep Banaras Art and Culture Ganga Silk Harmony Bookshop Indica Books Open Hand Shop & Café Apart from the mentioned places, you can always find a wide variety of places in Varanasi when it comes to shopping. Tourists’ delight, it is one of the most beautiful places in India.

Varanasi Transportation

By Train
You can reach Varanasi by train easily and conveniently. As they are the easiest and most likely way to get on with Varanasi, you can find them in abundance. With multiple daily services, you can always enjoy Varanasi transport stretching to Agra, Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata.


By Bus
There is no dearth of daily buses, which cover the Nepali border and other points around northern India. Moreover, you can always go for local buses as well. You can enjoy the services every hour.



By Air
Varanasi Airport is well connected from the entire city and as well major cities of India. Flights such as Indian Airlines, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, and SpiceJet have been providing excellent flight services.



Getting Around
Getting around in Varanasi is easy and convenient. You can always enjoy breathtaking views with your rickshaw ride. It is always enjoying the tiny narrow winding alleys of the waterfront. There is no dearth of rickshaws, which are widely available across the town. A cycle-rickshaw from the Junction train station takes you to Dasaswamedh Ghat, which only costs Rs.20 only.

You can go by foot as well. Witnessing the waterfront and the ghats is simply an amazing experience. You can always enjoy a wide variety of tourist destinations in Varanasi.

Always remember before going for a ride that a lot of bargaining goes on in Varanasi. Apart from it, make sure that driver understands your destination clearly. It is sometimes noted that drivers take advantage of your lack of knowledge. So, it’s better to let the driver know the directions properly.

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Varanasi Attractions

Temples
Temples constitute one of the biggest tourist attractions of Varanasi. As there is no dearth of temples in the city of Varanasi, most of them are located in the old Varanasi city. Kashi Vishwanatha is one of the most famous temples of Varanasi. It is believed that Lord Shiva is the presiding deity in this place. You can always catch up an evening Aarti, which is simply amazing.

Ghats
Ghats makes the city of Varanasi beautiful and amazing. Situated along the ganges, Varanasi is one of the most sacred cities of India. Walking through the riverbank makes you interact with huge pavilions made of series of concrete steps, which are linked to the water body of the river. As they are known as the ghats, they constitute the major tourist attractions in Varanasi.

Some of the famous ghats include Manikarnika Ghat, Barnasangam, Asi, Panchganga and Dashashwamedha. Witness the rising sun and walk through the corridors to enjoy the best spiritual views.

Sarnath
Sarnath is close to Varanasi, which makes it more worthwhile. It is a place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon making it spiritually enlightening. The place got significance when Ashoka erected a Stupa here. There are other Buddhist monuments as well.