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Varanasi Budget Tour

The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benaras, is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. You known about the City of Temples and a beacon of culture, Varanasi have produced many renowned writers. It’s also a center of silk weaving, so practice haggling at the unpeacefull bazaar for some beautiful souvenirs.

Famous for its beautiful Ghats (over one hundered) and temples (over One thousands), Varanasi also called Benaras and Kasi is to the Hindus what Mecca is to the Muslims and Vatican to the Christians. Varanasi presents all that is beautiful and heavenly in Hinduism. No wonder, Hindus from all over the world make it a point to visit the holy city and bathe in the holy river Ganga, at least once in their life.

Varanasi finds mention in the Rigveda, the Ramayana, Geeta and the Mahabharata. Founded over 5,000 years ago in the ancient India, Varanasi was the capital of the Kingdom of Kashi.

The beauty of the ancient city Varanasi is that despite being destroyed and ravaged many times over by some of the Muslim invaders such as Mahmud Ghazni and Mohammad Ghori, it not only managed to survive but continued to show the right path to the millions of Hindus from all over the world.

Besides being the religious capital of the Hindus and also the cultural capital of India. Interestingly, it occupies a high place in the hearts of not only Hindus but Buddhists and Jains. Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, is located near ancient city Varanasi. Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas in ancient city Varanasi.

Varanasi is 780 kms away from Delhi and is well connected by road, rail and air.