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About Varanasi
Varanasi also known as Benaras is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India.Situated on the banks of sacred river Ganges, Varanasi has been a centre of learning and civilisation for over 2000 years. It is beside the holy waters of the Ganga that the activities for which Banaras is held sacred are performed. Everyday thousands of residents and pilgrims bathe, offer prayers to the elements, to the rising sun, and to their dead ancestors who have been carried away by these waters.
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How to Reach
Regular service connects Varanasi with cities as Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Calcutta, Bombay, Bhubaneswar and Katmandu.
Several trains a day come to Varanasi from both Kolkata and Delhi. The city is linked by trains with all metros and major cities across the country. Also, Varanasi is connected with Calcutta (677 Kms.), Delhi (765 Kms.), Madras (1901 Kms.), Bangalore (1763 Kms.).
Climate
During summers, weather can be as hot as 45° C and humid too as Varanasi lies at the Tropic of cancer. On the other hand, winters are pleasant and temperature dips down to about 7°C.
Things to do
People of Benaras are known for being the exponents of literature, music, Vedic philosophy, arts, crafts and architecture. Famous fairs & festivals include Bharat Milap (Oct - Nov), at Nati Imli, Dhrupad Mela (March) and Panch Koshi Parikrama.
Places of Interest
Dashashwamedh Ghat, Scindia Ghat, Sarnath, Ganga Ghats, Ramnagar, Chunar Fort, Kaushambi, Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctury.
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