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Introduction |
The Ghats |
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Varanasi
is among the oldest living cities in the world, it is also the
holiest a 'Hindu pilgrimages.
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The
living pulsating heart of he city, the ghats, are wide tone steps
that descend to the river for almost 5 km along the west bank
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Places Of Worship |
Museums |
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Varanasi
is the city of a thousand temples. The main object of all devotees
is the Kasi Vishwanath Temple.
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The Bharat Kala
Bhavan Museum on the campus of the Benaras Hindu University is
noted for its splendid collections.
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Excursions |
Festivals |
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Ramnagar
Fort (16 Km): Located across the River Ganga is the attractive
fort of Ramnagar.
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Panchakosi
Pilgrimage (January-
February): Thousands of devotees walk the 75.2 km route around
Varanasi visiting 108 shrines along the way.
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Shopping |
Access |
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Varanasi
is a noted centre for silk weaving and brassware.
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Varanasi
is well connected and accessible by air, rail and road.
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Accomodation |
Information
centres |
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Varanasi
offers accommodation in different ranges to suit varying budgets,
from luxury hotels to small lodges along the lanes behind the ghats.
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Government of
India Tourist Office:
15-13,
The Mall,
Tel
/Fax - 343 744
(Week
days 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.)
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General Information |
Government
Of India Tourism Office |
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Area :
73.89 sq. km. Altitude
: 80.71 metres above sea level Language
Hindi, English
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Government of
India Tourism offices.
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