Varanasi Tour
Ghats of Varanasi – Kashi Vishwanath temple – Sankat Mochan – Sarnath – Bharat Mata Temple etc
Varansi Tour Deatails
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- The early morning hours start at 05 am. Get ready for an outing along the Ganges. It is possible to see the known Ghats of Varanasi on a boat.
- After the boat ride, you will be able to visit the most significant sacred Kashi Vishwanath temple, Annapurna Temple, Vishalakhi Temple, Kal Bhairaw Temple, and then return to the hotel for breakfast.
- Following breakfast, visitors may take a city tour: Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Sankat Mochan Mandir, New Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Kala Bhawan (Entry Fee to be paid by the guest), and Bharat Mata Mandir, and return to the hotel.
- and you can stop at Sarnath, where Buddha gave his inaugural sermon to his followers. Other sites in Sarnath, include the Buddha temples and the Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi stupa, and the Archaeological Museum.
- Overnight Stay at Varanasi
History of Varanasi/Kashi/Banaras
Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, considered to be one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism and a major pilgrimage site. According to Hindu mythology, it was founded by Lord Shiva and has been a center of learning and civilization for over thousands of years. During the Maurya and Gupta Empires, it was an important center of trade, culture, and religion, and was later ruled by the Mughals and Marathas. During the British Raj, Varanasi became a center of the independence movement and a symbol of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Today, it is a major tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors to experience its rich history, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple located in Varanasi, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the most important and revered Shiva temples in India and is considered to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva shrines. The temple has a rich history, with evidence of its existence dating back to the 11th century. Over the centuries, the temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times by different rulers and has been an important site of pilgrimage for Hindus for hundreds of years. Today, the temple is a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors from around the world to experience its spiritual significance and rich cultural heritage.
History of Sarnath
Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrimage site near Varanasi, India, believed to be where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. It was an important center of Buddhist teachings and culture and became an important pilgrimage site after Emperor Ashoka built several monuments there. Sarnath has been visited by countless Buddhist pilgrims over the centuries, making it a site of the preservation of Buddhist culture and history. The site includes monuments such as the Dhamekh Stupa and Ashoka Pillar, which serve as reminders of the Buddha’s teachings and the rich cultural heritage of Buddhism. Today, Sarnath is a major tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world to experience its rich history and spiritual significance.
