018 Weekend Tour Varanasi

Varanasi is a holy city in the state of Uttar Pradesh , India. It is situated on the bank of river Ganges. Ganges river's sacred water, Kashi Vishwanath Temple , dashashwamedh Ghat  is very popular among Hindu. Varanasi is known as Banaras and  Kashi.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple : Krishna temple is very popular among Hindus. It is a temple of Lord Kashi Vishwanath. It is known at Golden Temple.

Dasaswamedh Ghat : Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the religious sites  for Hindus. It is believe that Lord Bramha  successfully perform the ritual of  Dasa Ashwamedha here.

Asi Ghat :  Asi is the southernmost ghat of Kashi.

Banaras Hindu University : Banaras Hindu University is located at Kasi , it is a Central University, spreaded over a large area. Engineering , journalism ,law , science , medical , management many more different kind course conducted here.Thousands of student stay here in the hostel. It is among the top most University in the India.

Saranath : Saranath is around 13 km away from Varanasi. The Ashok lion pillar Akshara northeast the main attraction of the Sarnath. You can visit to Chinese temple adjacent to the Sarnath.

Durga temple : Durga temple is situated on the bank of river Ganges at Durga Ghat. The temple is dedicated to the Devi Lord Durga.

Ramnagar Fort : The fort was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 17 the  century at the bank of river Ganges. You can visit the fort , several articles of that royal family  Preserved here. You will see  artifacts,car ,arm,furniture, armour of that time.

River Ganga :  River Ganga is the main  attraction of Varanasi. You will notice a number of small boat over the Ganga, people are  riding the boat. The boat will show you  the Ganga Ghat one by one
Asi Ghat
dashashwamedh Ghat
Harishchandra Ghat
Tulsi Ghat.
ect.

But most people gather to see Ganga Arti in the evening. Arati means Agni Pooja . Ganga aarti is a magnificent even during the evening in the Varanasi. Ganga Aarti start around 6.45 PM  and last around 45 minutes. You can go to the Ghat to see the Ganga Arati  or you can  hire boat to see the Ganga Aarti from Ganges.Thousand of pilgrims shout “Ganga Maiyya ki jai”.


Harishchandra Ghat : Harishchandra   Ghat is  one of the cremation ground of Varanasi. This is named after the king Raja Harishchandra.





There are a lot of hotel in Varanasi and its surrounding. It is suggested to stay near Temple. Varanasi can be visit throughout the year. Temperature of Varanasi is comfortable round the year.