Varanasi and greater Varanasi
Varanasi is an ancient and preeminent Hindu religious city on the banks of river Ganges. On the western river bank, there are many ghats ( flight of steps) which give the place its distinctive uniqueness. From thousands of years, these ghats have attracted tourists and pilgrims. There are also many famous temples including the venerable Kashi-Vishwanath temple. This temple complex has got a major makeover recently and the cluttered shopping area nearby has been relocated. The morning and evening arti at the Ganges ghats are mesmerizing...especially the evening arti. Since the ghats get very crowded that time, a good alternative is to see the arti from a boat. Apart from the numerous temples and ghats, Varanasi has always been known as an educational and cultural hub. BHU ( Benares Hindu University) is the flag bearer in Varanasi's education world. BHU houses a highly ranked IIT, the only Indian religious town to have an IIT. There is a long list of renowned musicians who chose ...