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Best Places To See in Varanasi And Hotel Accomodation
Few cities on this planet is as marvelous as well as mesmerizing as the holy city of Varanasi. Well known as Kashi and Banaras, the historic city of Varansi in Uttar Pradesh is believed to have been founded by Lord Shiva about 5000 years ago. The holy city is situated on the banks of River Ganga. It locates its mention in several Hindu scriptures including Rig Veda, Skanda Purana, Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Hindus consider it essential to visit the city at least once during their entire life to wash away their sin in the holy Ganges. No wonder, the city is always bustling with vacationers excited to take a plunge in the might river. To cater to the massive number of tourists, that throng the city not merely from India however even abroad there are a large numbers of hotels in Varanasi. If you are planning a holiday to Varanasi, first thing you need to do is find a good Varanasi hotel that suits your preferences and also budget.
More about spiritual value of Varanasi
Hindus believe that people who die in the city of Kashi attain moksha or salvation. Spiritual Hindus consider it a must to visit the city at least once. Varanasi is actually popular as a destination for undertaking last rituals of Hindus and the mortal remains are immersed in the water of Ganges in Kashi.
Apart from Hindus, Varanasi is holy for Jains and Buddha religion. Siddhartha Gautam offered his first sermon in the city of Varanasi where Buddhism was founded. The city is the birthplace of Suparshvanath, Shreyansanath and also Parshva, who're respectively the 7th, eleventh, and twenty-third Jain Tirthankars therefore Varanasi is a holy city for Jains too.
Attractions in Varanasi
The spiritual, cultural and cultural city of Varanasi is full of fascinating places for domestic and worldwide tourist. Some top prominent Ghats in the city include the Ganga Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Kabir Ghat and Assi Ghat. In addition, the city is famous for many major temples such as Vishwanath temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Bharat Mata temple and Durga temple. Other must go to spots for tourists include the Benaras Hindu University (BHU), the Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, Bharat Kala Bhavan and also the Buddhist Stupas and temples at Sarnath.
Hotels in Varanasi
In case you have planned your travel to the city, the next step is to choose a hotel at Varanasi. You have two alternatives when it comes to Varanasi hotels. You need to choose between Varanasi hotels and lodges situated along the ghats of the River Ganga or else lavish hotels situated away from the river over the other side of the city. If the river is your main destination, you must choose a hotel located near to the river. For instance, Diamond Hotel in Varanasi is at a walking distance from the ghats of Varanasi and several other famous temples. The luxury hotel also offers you close proximity to BHU, Ramnagar Fort and Sarnath. If you wish to explore or else splurge yourself shopping, the Diamond Hotel at Varanasi is ideally located for you as it is situated very close to the Banarasi saree market.
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