Top 5 Places to Visit in Varanasi.

 Mark Twain, the famous English writer, once expressed that Varanasi is older than history, tradition, and legends put together. Varanasi, also known as Benares and Kashi, is the world’s oldest living city. The holiest town for all Hindus, Varanasi, has its mention even the mythological stories of Hinduism. It is a firm belief among everyone that if your final rites are done in any of the Ghats of Varanasi, you will attain salvation and be free from the cycle of rebirths. Also, anyone taking a dip in the River Ganga is known to wash away all their sins of this as well as the earlier lives. Along with Hinduism, even a lot of Buddhists are seen as pilgrims here, as it is believed that Lord Buddha gave his first sermon on the eight noble truths after achieving enlightenment at Sarnath. Last, but not the least, the Jain’s twenty-third Tirthankar Parshavnath is said to be born in Varanasi. Indeed, a holy city Varanasi is! Travel through this holy city with cab service in Varanasi with Chiku Cab to have a rich experience.

Top 5 Places to Visit in Varanasi

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple

 

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most sacred temples in India. It is the temple of the 12th devotional representation of the Hindu God Lord Shiva. Situated at the western banks of the Ganges, this temple is also known as the Golden Temple. During your visit to this temple, don’t forget to take a dip in the sacred river Ganga and also observe the surroundings of the temple with a keen eye.

• Dasaswamedh Ghat

Dasaswamedh Ghat got its name due to the mythological story of Lord Bramha performing the sacred Dasa Ashvamedha Sacrifice here. All in all, if you want to enjoy Varanasi to the fullest, the Dasaswamedh Ghat is the most important place to be in. Most of the religious procedures are widely followed in this Ghat. We would suggest that you take part in the Ganga Aarti and later sit on the Ghat benches to watch the blissful sunset.

• Gyan Kup

 

Not many know that just beside the Holy Kashi Vishwanath Temple lies a mosque built by Aurangzeb in the 17th century. It is believed that the devotional representation of Lord Shiva first lied in the well, whose water is considered to be holier than Ganga. This, well known as the Well of Wisdom or the Gyan Kup, was destroyed by Aurangzeb to build the mosque. Do visit this mosque and try to know more about the well by hearing stories from the locals around.

• Ramnagar Fort

The Ramnagar Fort diagonally opposite to the Tulsi Ghat was built by Raja Balwant Singh. Turned into a museum now, you can see swords, ornaments, palanquins and many other historical elements stored here. As of now, Raja Pelu Bhiru Singh lives in this fort. The architecture is really worthwhile observing in this fort. Book taxi service in Varanasi with Chiku Cab and travel in comfort.

 

• Bharat Kala Bhawan Museum
  

 

As an art enthusiast and lover, you can find various famous Indian paintings at this museum located in the famous Benares University. This museum holds paintings from the 11th century to the current date and showcases around 10,000 famous paintings. You can even observe archaeological artefacts, and you can shop for souvenirs here.

Also, you can plan for a gateway tour from Varanasi by booking an outstation cab in Varanasi.