Top 5 Things To Do In Varanasi
Post on 18,October 2018   12:46 PM
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Varanasi, a city regarded as one of the top-most destinations to visit in India, is located on the banks of river Ganga and is the pride of Uttar Pradesh. The city is dubbed with many names like 'The holy city of India', 'The city of temples', 'The city of learning,' 'The city of lights' and the 'culture capital of India'. Since time immemorial, Varanasi has been renowned for its silks, temples, ghats, art, music and literature. It is largely perceived as the most famous pilgrimage center of Hindus as it is believed that those who are cremated here are liberated from the cycle of births and re-births. Thus, a visit to Varanasi often tops the list of several tourists coming to India.

Below are the top 5 popular things you should include in your tour itinerary during your visit to Varanasi:

1) Adrenalin rush at Varanasi Fun City:

Varanasi Fun City is an amazing water park in Varanasi meant for people of all age groups. It is located at a distance of 3 kilometers from Sarnath in Varanasi. Designed by a Goa based company, Varanasi Fun City offers thrilling water rides, rain dance, exciting water sports, relaxing resting space and much more. Moreover, you can also take advantage of the accommodation service at the park and enjoy soothe your taste buds with the mouth-watering food as well.

2) Experience ritualistic traditions at Varanasi Ghats:

The ghats, along the banks of the river Ganga, are the soul of Varanasi. These ghats constitute to the customs, traditions and philosophy of Varanasi. There are over 80 ghats which are basically a series of huge rectangular stairs that lead to the holy river’s edge. Some of the ghats were built around the 12th century while others have a more recent origin. The famous ghats which you can visit include Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kedar ghat.

3) Boat ride in river Ganga:

Another highly preferred thing you can do in Varanasi is enjoy a boat ride in river Ganga. Ideally, it is best to go for a boat ride either at sunrise of sunset. In this way, you will be able to notice the actual life on the river bank instead of just staying near the bank’s edge. During the ride, you will see people taking bath, worshipping, washing their clothes or drinking the holy water from the river. To find yourself a boat, you can head to the Main ghat.

4) Explore the Kashi Vishwanath Temple:

Besides the ghats, you should also explore the most sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the city. Though a bit crowded, the temple has many mythological tales attached to it and is considered as one of the four sacred dhams of India. The Brahmins carry out a pooja ceremony every night at the temple, which includes a few rituals which include loud music, bell ringing, burning of essence stick, fire and much more.

5) The 18th century remnants at Ramnagar Fort:

This is an ancient fort which had been the ancestral residence of the Benaras King. It is located at Ramnagar, a city in vicinity to Varanasi. The fort was set up by Benaras king Balwant Singh around the 18th century. Today, the fort serves as a museum for tourists and exhibits certain vintage and real royal collections.

These are some of the famous places you should visit when in Varanasi. In case of further assistance, you can log on to amazingindiablog.in that serves the discerning travellers who intend to explore the rich plurality of Varanasi.

 


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