Varanasi Tours
Varanasi, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the top-most destinations of India.
There are many descriptions of Varanasi, 'The city of temples', 'The holy city of India', 'The city of lights', 'The city of learning' and the 'culture capital of India'.
Since time immemorial, it has been renowned for its silks, ghats, temples, art, literature and music.
It is the most popular pilgrimage for 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 many tourists coming to India.
Daily domestic flights operated by Indian Airlines, Kingfisher, Jet Airways and Spice Jet ply between Varanasi and a number of cities.
Varanasi Airport is about 25km from the city centre and it takes an hour or more to reach there depending on traffic.
Taxis charge around Rs 200-250, while auto-rickshaws charge about Rs 1 25 from the airport to the city centre.
There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment).
Alternatively, one can also catch trains from Mughal Sarai, just 10km south of Varanasi.
Frequent public and private buses also run between major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.
Keeping the popularity of the destination in mind, An Indian Journey chalks out your itinerary for 36 hours in Varanasi.
With good and satisfying breakfast, its time to visit 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.
Stay back till 12 noon for Bhog.
Skilfully manage the time by visiting the Durga Temple and the Sankat Mochan Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
There are many descriptions of Varanasi, 'The city of temples', 'The holy city of India', 'The city of lights', 'The city of learning' and the 'culture capital of India'.
Since time immemorial, it has been renowned for its silks, ghats, temples, art, literature and music.
It is the most popular pilgrimage for 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 many tourists coming to India.
Daily domestic flights operated by Indian Airlines, Kingfisher, Jet Airways and Spice Jet ply between Varanasi and a number of cities.
Varanasi Airport is about 25km from the city centre and it takes an hour or more to reach there depending on traffic.
Taxis charge around Rs 200-250, while auto-rickshaws charge about Rs 1 25 from the airport to the city centre.
There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment).
Alternatively, one can also catch trains from Mughal Sarai, just 10km south of Varanasi.
Frequent public and private buses also run between major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.
Keeping the popularity of the destination in mind, An Indian Journey chalks out your itinerary for 36 hours in Varanasi.
With good and satisfying breakfast, its time to visit 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.
Stay back till 12 noon for Bhog.
Skilfully manage the time by visiting the Durga Temple and the Sankat Mochan Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
