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Travel to VARANASI - Varanasi, or Benaras, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi is also known as Kashi, the city of light. For every visitor Varanasi has different experiences to offer. The shimmering red and golden water of the Ganges when rays of dawn falls on them, the high banks, the temples, the Ashrams, the pavilions all are an experience in themselves. Varanasi has been a great cultural centre, especially in the fields of music, learning and the craft of silk weaving. It is also a city of fairs and festivals, celebrating about four hundred of them during the year. |
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VARANASI AT A GLANCE |
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FACTS & FIGURES : |
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Area |
73.89 sq. km. |
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Language |
Hindi, Urdu, English. |
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Rainfall |
111 cms. annually (approx). |
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HOW TO REACH : |
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By RAIL : Varanasi is connected to all major cities and towns in India such as Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Patna Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Mumbai. Railway Station is located in the heart of the city.
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By ROAD : Varanasi is very well connected by a network of roads and road transport to all major towns of Uttar Pradesh and surrounding areas. |
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BY AIR : The airport is situated 22 km from the city. Varanasi is connected with regular flights from Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Kathmandu and Calcutta. |
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SHOPPING : |
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Varanasi is famous for it's brocades and silk sarees. Other attractions include brassware, ivoryware, gold jewellery, woodcraft, wall hangings and lamp shades, carpets and masks of various Hindu/Buddhist gods, goodesses and saints. Bhadohi carpets and musical instruments are among the other shopping attractions. |
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SIGHTSEEING |
EXCURSION |
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Bharat Mata Temple
Banaras Hindu University
Bharat Kala Bhawan
Durga Temple
Ramnagar Fort
Tulsi Manas Temple
The Ghat
Vishwanath Temple
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Allahabad
Bodhgaya
Khushinagar
Sarnath
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