| Varanasi is a famous tourist spot in India, It is also | | | | evening aarti in the temple. |
| called Banaras and Kashi. Tourism in Varanasi is | | | | Ghats along the Ganges: The River Ganges is part |
| something very obvious, also because it is a renowned | | | | and parcel of the sacred city, these are called the |
| pilgrimage destination. Being one of the oldest cities of | | | | Ghats, which are major tourist attractions in Varanasi. |
| the world, Varanasi, attracts a large number of people | | | | Dashashwamedha Ghat, Asi, Barnasangam, |
| from all over the globe. . It gives you the glimpse of | | | | Panchganga and Manikarnika are some notable Ghats |
| North Indian culture, heritage and traditions. It is one of | | | | in Varanasi. Take a boat ride in the early morning along |
| the most visited regions and has a lot of importance in | | | | the river to watch hordes of people come to take a |
| terms of tourism. For thousands of years, Varanasi | | | | dip in the river in the morning and worship the rising sun. |
| has enjoyed prominence as a leading destination for | | | | Sarnath: Close to Varanasi, lies Sarnath where Lord |
| mysticism, spiritualism, Indian philosophy and Hinduism. | | | | Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining |
| There are several tourist attractions in Varanasi that | | | | enlightenment. Buddhists wordwide look upon India as |
| are worth visiting. | | | | the land of the Buddha and a visit to this country |
| Attraction in Varanasi | | | | means a pilgrimage to those places sacred to the |
| Temples: Varanasi’s temples are also one of the | | | | memory of the Enlightened One. Here in the Deer |
| most tourist attractions, these are located in the old | | | | Park, he delivered his first sermon, or in religious |
| city along the lanes and the lanes and by lanes. The | | | | language, set in motion the wheel of Law (maha- |
| most famous one is the temple of Kashi Vishwanatha, | | | | Dharmachakra Pravartan). Festival of Buddha Purnima |
| where Lord Shiva is the presiding deity. Catch up an | | | | is celebrated here with much fanfare. |