| Varanasiis a sacred place which occupies a prized | | | | high on quality, durability and beauty. Their |
| place in the hearts of Hindus. It is a famous | | | | reasonable price makes them all the more famous |
| pilgrimage site of the Hindus which is visited by | | | | among tourists. The Varanasi-Bhadohi-Mirzapur belt |
| devotees and tourists in great number. It is also | | | | is well known for its carpets and durries. You can |
| known as Banaras and Kashi and it is believed | | | | choose from a variety of carpets with different |
| that a Hindu must visit this place at least once in a | | | | designs and colors. |
| lifetime. It is nestled on the banks of the holy | | | | Banarasi silk saris: High on beauty and quality |
| river Ganga which is worshiped as a Goddess in | | | | quotient, the Banarasi saris are famous the world |
| Hindu religion. It also finds mention in the Great | | | | over. Pure silk saris in different colors and designs |
| Hindu Epics. | | | | are available here. The city is a popular handloom |
| Varanasiis the cultural capital of India which is | | | | center of the country. |
| dotted with numerous temples. There are around | | | | Kashi Vishwanath Temple: It is the most famous |
| 80 ghats in this city. It is a perfect place to see | | | | temple of this city which houses one of the |
| and experience the spiritual side of India. It is a | | | | twelve Jyotirlingas. Many great saints have visited |
| city of spirituality, religion, literature, philosophy, | | | | this temple. It was built in the year 1780 by |
| culture and arts and crafts since ages. It is also | | | | Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore. Two domes |
| called as the 'City of light'. The biggest University | | | | of the temple are gold plated. Anyone visiting |
| of Asia-Banaras Hindu University-is located in this | | | | Varanasi must pay a visit to this temple. |
| city. It is also famous for its Silk weaving industry. | | | | Bharat Mata Mandir: Built in honor of Mother India, |
| It is not only a Hindu pilgrimage site but also | | | | Bharat Mata Mandir has a beautiful architectural |
| boasts of the Buddhist Stupas and Jain Temples. | | | | design. It was built in 1936 symbolizing among |
| Some of the famous attractions of Varanasi Tour | | | | Indians. The shrine houses the relief map of India. |
| are: | | | | It is built on five different pillars symbolizing five |
| Banarasi Carpets: Varanasi produces some of the | | | | elements of nature- earth, wind, fire, water and |
| finest carpets in India. The Banarasi carpets are | | | | sky. |