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Varanasi Highlights Best time to visit: September to March ....................................... Varanasi -a city of mystic and mystique ....................................... The river Ganges offer unique tranquility and a visual treat of spectacular sunrise. ....................................... Excursions to Sarnath, Chunar, Jaunpur, Kaushambi, Vindhyanchal Sarnath Highlights Best time to visit: September to March ....................................... Varanasi - the site where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five disciples.

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You must have read a plethora of text on Varanasi but to understand the soul of this city you have to visit this city. It is a city of mystic and mystique. Spend some time on the ghats (Steps which lead down to the river) along the river Ganges that offer unique tranquility and a visual treat of spectacular sunrise. The antique feel of the city makes it a distinct place that will captivate you.




Major Attractions:
Vishwanath Temple: The most sacred temple in the city dedicated to Lord Shiva has a golden plating on the towers.
Ghats: The string of ghats along the Ganges are a unique place to observe countless pilgrims performing various religious activities.

Places of Interest: Vishwanath Temple Ghats-Asi, Tulsidas, Shivala, Munshi, Ahalya Bai Durga Temple Tulsi Manas Temple Benaras Hindu Temple New Vishwanath Temple Ram Nagar fort & Museum Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu Univercity

Excursions: Sarnath Chunar Jaunpur Kaushambi Vindhyanchal

Special Activity:
Budh Purnima
Bharat Milap
The RamLila
Nakkattayya
Hanuman Jayanti
Mahashivaratri
The Dhrupad Mela
Panch Kosi Parikrama

How to Reach:
Daily flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow. Buses, taxis and luxury coaches are available from Delhi, Allahabad, Lucknow, Faizabad and Gorakhpur. The city is well connected by rail to Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai and other Indian cities.

Best time to visit:
The best season to visit Varanasi is during September to March.

Hotels in Varanasi
FIVE STAR HOTELS:
Taj Ganges - Jogging track, beauty/massage parlor, restaurant, bar, room service, laundry, money exchange, safety locker, swimming pool, travel counter, squash, billiards, table tennis, banquet, conference, doctor on call, boating, live band, credit cards.
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BUDGET HOTELS:
Hotel Clarks
24 hrs. Room Service, Conference Facilities, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Money Changer, Banking, Credit Cards.
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Situated 10 km from Varanasi is the site where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five disciples, preaching the middle path for attaining 'Nirvana'. Realising the sanctity of the site, emperor Ashoka, in the 3rd century B.C. built some of the finest monuments and legacies

Places of interest :	Excursions :
Chaukhandi Stupa	Chunar
The Stupas	Jaunpur
Archaeological Museum
Mulgandha Kuti Vihar

How to reach:
Regular bus services are available from Varanasi and Babatpur Airport.

Best time to visit:
September to March