Varanasi – The City of Gods

Varanasi which is also known as Banaras, is one of the major religious hubs in India. It has played a major role in the development of Buddhism. Varanasi lies along National Highway and is in close proximity to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.

The city's religious importance geew back in the 8th centurywhen the Indian philosopher Adi Shankara developed the worship of Shiva as an official denomination of Varanasi. During the Muslim rule, the city still continued to be an important centre of Hindu pilgrimage, mysticism, devotion and poetry which further contributed to its reputation for religious excellence. The Ram CharitManas by Tulsidas was also written in Varanasi. Several other major religious writers were born in Varanasi, including Kabir and Ravidas. Shri Guru Nanak also visited Varanasi for Maha-Shivaratri in 1507. This trip is known to have played a large role in the founding of Sikhism.

Varanasi being the religious hub, is one of the busiest cities of Uttar- Pradesh. Tourist places like AssiGhat, DashashwamedhGhat, ManikarnikaGhat, ShivalaGhatalso known as ‘Reflection Of The Past’, AhilyabaiGhat, Rana Mahal Ghat, Chinese Temple, Sita Samahit Sthal, Tibetan Temple, BatukBhairav Mandir also known as the ‘Temple with Healing Powers’, Bharat Mata Mandir, Gyan Vapi Well, Ramnagar Fort & Museum, Chunar Fort, Sarnath, Shri Gandhi Ashram Khadi Bhandar are extremely popular and sought after. Commuting via public transport is not an easy task in such places, but you can hire a cab service in Varanasi, that can drive you around the city and make your journey struggle free and relishing.


Along with tourism, Varanasi is famous for its crowded markets also. If you are in Varanasi, then you should try visiting the shopping market. That can be done easily by hiring a cab service in Varanasi that will drop you to your exact destination. Some of the popular things to buy when you are in Varanasi are, Banarasi silk sarees, Crystal Shivalings, Gulabi Minakari, Glass Beads, Wooden Toys, Indic Literature, and Flutes.

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