Exploring a city like Varanasi in same-day tour seems like a big mouth talk but if you will read this post carefully and to its full length, this may seem to you a plausible idea to take up one. The holy city of Varanasi is situated on the banks of Ganga and dotted with ancient medieval structures like temples, mosques and holy shrines & ghats. However, this is a small place but being the oldest one on the count of being the spiritual center of India, bores a long time for the one who is looking forward to understanding the city.
The most fascinating feature of this city is the numerous streets and small lanes that are densely interconnected. These narrow lanes existed since time immemorial and still endows the remarkable feature by preserving its look just like the old times. Another thing that you will find in abundance is the old age homes and retirement homes which are established for the sole reason of making a place for those who are looking for ultimate liberation. Varanasi not only attracts tourists for its heritage beauty, but its very spirit that is strongly believed to be a way of getting in touch with the almighty also makes it popular among believers and one of the major tourist attractions in India.
How to plan a Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour
Since Golden Triangle Tour itself explains the inclusion of three cities of Delhi, Agra & Jaipur. Pairing this tour by making Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi can become one of the most cherished tours in India Trip. A duration of 9-10 days is sufficient to travel through the golden triangle cities and then paying a visit to the holy city of Varanasi.
Exploring the cities of in Delhi Agra Jaipur Trip reach to the majestic city of Varanasi. It is suggestible to start with Delhi and covering Agra after Jaipur tour, getting transferred by flight or trains is the easiest and convenient way of reaching to the destination. Hotels in Varanasi are promising and booking a high-end hotel is suggestible if you're looking for above the average service quality.
Famous Tourist Places in Varanasi
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
One of the major tourist attractions situated on the western ghat of the River Ganges is considered as one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The gold-plated domes of the temple are the most significant part of the temple and before entering the temple a holy dip in the nearby Ganges is one way of paying respect to this divine place.
Sarnath
The destination of Sarnath is an additional extension to the tour plan of Varanasi. This trip can be planned just after the tour of the Vishwanath Temple as the destination is located few kilometers away from Varanasi. The place where Gautam Buddha achieved self-enlightenment under the Banyan Tree makes it the most preferred tourist spot especially among followers of Buddha Religion. Sanchi Stupa is another famous landmark of this pace after the Ashoka Pillar.
Dashwamedh Ghat
To experience the glory and real beauty of the most famous ghat of Varanasi, one should not miss the evening aarti of Dashwamedh Ghat which bears the heavenly attraction on its surroundings. The history of this ghat belongs to time immemorial when Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses for welcoming Lord Shiva. This is the reason behind the name of this pious ghat which makes the heaviest footfall due to its uncorroborated beauty that can only be experienced during the time of aarti where tens of thousands of lighted Diya adorned with the aromatic and scented fragrances blow away the mind and presents a soulful insight into the beauty of this sacred place.
The above-given account is just a little introduction to the charismatic beauty of this majestic city. This is not a place to be included during India Tour but also to be visited at least once in a lifetime so that you can truly understand what is behind this temple's landscaped city.
