Tourism:
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir:
This mandir also known as the Golden Temple, it is dedicated to Lord shiva, the presiding deity of the city. Varanasi is Said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which shiva manifested has supremacy over others gods, broke through the Earth’s crust and flared towards the heavens. More than the Gaths and even the Ganga, the Shivalinga installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varanasi.
Varanasi Ganga Ghat: This is a great combination of physical, metaphysical and supernatural elements. Ghats of Varanasi are natural supplement to the concept of divinity. It is a city witch liberate soul from human body to ultimate. Varanasi, Kashi or Banaras, is older than traditions.
Jantar Mantar : Jantar mandir is an observatory built by Jaipur’s Maharaja Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar was built to measure the local time, declination of the Sun, the stars and planets, and to determine eclipses. It contains several masonry instruments including the Krantivritta Yantra, Samrat Yantra, Digansha Yantra, Prakash Yantra, Ram Yantra, Dhruva Yantra and Disha Yantra.
Banaras Hindu University : The Banaras Hindu University was established in 1916 by special efforts of Nationalist Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Today it has grown into one of the biggest
Banaras Hindu University : The Banaras Hindu University was established in 1916 by special efforts of Nationalist Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Today it has grown into one of the biggest universities of India.
Barat Kala Bhawan, B.H.U : Bharat Kala Bhawan in famous for its unique collection of miniature paintings. It was established in 1950 as a university museum. It has a rich collection of Rajasthani paintings, Pichhawai’s, pahari painting, Nepalese & Tibetan Thankas, Company paintings as well as paintings of contemporary artists, illustrated Mrigavati, Kalpa Sutra, Chora-Panchasika, Laura-Chanda, Shah-nama and some pages of Humza-nama Are the proud possessions of this museum.
Assi Ghat : Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi , situated at the confluence of Ganga and Asi rivers , where pilgrims bathe before paying their homage to Lord Shiva in the form of huge lingam situated under a peepal tree. Indian poet saint, Tulsi Das had written the much-celebrated Ramcharitmanas here. Assi Ghat provides matsya purana, Agni purana, kurma purana, padma purana and kashi khanda. In the months of Jan, Feb important occasions like solar/ lunar eclipse, Ganga Dussehra, Probodhoni Ekadashi, Makar Shankranti are celebrated.
Tulsi Ghat :Tulsi Ghat is known as Lolark Ghat is is another important Ghat of Varanasi. Tulsi Ghat is named after the great Hindu poet Tulsidas of the 16th century. Tulsi Ghat is an important religious place into the Hindu mythology. Tulsi Das composed the great Indian epic, Ramcharitmanas at Varanasi. It is believed that when Tulsi's manuscript fell into the River Ganga it did not sink and kept floating instead. The Ramlila (story of Lord Rama's life) was started here for the first time and there is a temple of Lord Ram also.
How to reach Varanasi
By Air: There are daily domestic flights to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many private air taxi operators that offer their services from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite popular among the tourists.
By Rail: Since Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi.
By Road: Situated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.
Varanasi - Uttar Pradesh
