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Varanasi is a holy city in Uttar Pradesh, India. The place is also known as Benaras or Banaras. Varanasi is also known as Kashi. The city is 610 kms away from Agra. The place is well connected by road, railways and airways to all major cities of India.
The city is one of the oldest cities in the world. The city is well known for its rich cultural heritage. It has also been the center of learning. Banaras Hindu University, Kashi vidyapith, Udai Pratap College, Higher Tibetan Studies are well known educational institute of Varanasi.
Varanasi has many temples, shrines and palaces. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is the prime of attraction of the devotees. Any one visiting Varanasi visits this famous temple. Other places of interest are Alamgir Mosque, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Durga Temple, Fort Musuem, Sankat Mochon Temple etc. One can also visit Ramnagar Fort, Chunar Fort, Chandraprabha Sanctuary, Bharat Kala Bhavan, jantar Mantar. Historic ghats like Dandi Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Panchaganga Ghat, Manmandir Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat deserves special mention. Each Ghat has its own significance.
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A tourist can buy Banarasi saree, banarasi carpets, metal wares, ivory work, glass bangles, toys made of wood,stone and clay. Lamp shades, wall hangings, statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities also deserves special mention. The main shopping zones include the Chowk, Vishwanath lane, Lahurabir, Godaulia, and Thatheri bazaar.
Popular festivals of Varanasi are Buddha Purnima, deepavali, Hanuman Jayanti, Mahashivratri, Ram Leela etc. Ram Leela is an enactment of the popular epic, Ramayan. The performance is enchanting and is performed on the stage.
Varanasi is a major tourist destination. Many luxurious hotels, guest houses,lodges provides accommodation to visitors. Some famous hotels in Varanasi are Hotel Ramada Plaza, Hotel Taj Ganges, Hotel Clarks Varanasi, Hotel Hindustan International, Hotel Varanasi Ashok. Along with the luxurious hotels, low cost hotels also exist.
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