Varanasi
Varanasi: Where the Hindus come to attain Moksha!
November to February
3-4 days
2000 INR per person
Summer in North India can be hectic and irritating. Due to the heavy heat and loo, you should avoid travelling.
The city receives annual average rainfall in the monsoon and floods in Varanasi are not uncommon.
Autumn is advised to make a trip as it is not too hot and not too cold.
Winter is the best time to explore the city and disappear oneself in religious feelings.
God appeared before king Bali and asked for 3 feet of land. When the king agreed, He placed his 1st step at the fort and left his foot mark there. Hence the name "Charanadri".
In Sanskrit, Manikarna means earrings. During Goddess Sati's self-immolation, her earrings fell here and is considered as one of the Shakti Peethas.
As per the legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed Dasa Ashwa (10 horses) during the Yajna.
Taxis and Rickshaws can be hired at any time anywhere in the city.
Two-wheelers are given on rent and are very useful in budget travelling.
Walking is by far the best option to explore the city closely.
English and Hindi are spoken. Sanskrit is delivered by the priests.
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Winter season is the ideal time to visit Varanasi which lasts from November to February. Winter is the greatest time for the holy city since you can walk around without getting too cold, despite the fact that it can become rather chilly. 5°C is the typical low temperature.
If you plan right then maximum of 3 to 4 days are enough to explore all the tourist and religious destinations in Varanasi.
Since Varanasi is the holiest city for Hindus, drinking is discouraged there. However, it is still feasible to find hotels and bottle shops that offer beer and alcoholic beverages.
Varanasi, also known as Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the seven holy towns in Hinduism and is situated on the left bank of the Ganges (Ganga) River.
Every day after sunset at 6:30 PM in the summer and 7:00 PM in the winter, the aarti is performed for around 45 minutes in Ghats like Dashashwamedh, one of Varanasi's holiest ghats.
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