Varanasi - Wikipedia
WEBLocated in the middle-Ganges valley in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi lies on the left bank of the river. It is 692 kilometres (430 mi) to the southeast of India's capital New Delhi and 320 kilometres (200 …
Guide to Varanasi, India - Lonely Planet
WEB1 day ago · In the east of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, Varanasi is well connected to other parts of India by bus, train and air. To or from Delhi, trains take between 8 and 13 hours; flights to many cities in India take off from the airport, 24km (15 miles) northwest of town. Many travelers opt to break their journey at Varanasi on their ...
Varanasi | History, Map, Population, River, Pilgrimage, & Facts
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Varanasi, also called Benares, southeastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located on the left bank of the Ganges River and is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. By the 2nd millennium BCE it had become a religious, commercial, and industrial center.
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Varanasi (UPDATED 2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBPlaces to Visit in Varanasi. Check out must-see sights and activities: Sarnath, Ganges River, Sacred & Religious Sites, Points of Interest & Landmarks.
A travel guide to the Holy City of Varanasi: Places to visit, best ...
WEBExplore Varanasi, the Holy City by the Ganges River. Discover the holiest attractions, places to visit, immerse in Hindu culture, and the best things to do in Varanasi.
The Holy City of Varanasi | Smithsonian
WEBAug 19, 2009 · Varanasi is a heap of mismatched temples and narrow steps located on the Ganges' crescent-shaped western bank, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is a city of scholars, home to one of Asia's...
12 Best Places to Visit in Varanasi (with Images) - Classy Nomad
WEBAug 21, 2022 · Nestled on the sacred banks of the mighty River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi is a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. As you wander through the narrow labyrinthine lanes, a symphony of colors, aromas, and sounds greets you at every turn.
A Guide to the Holy City of Varanasi, India - National Geographic
WEBApr 1, 2016 · The rich history of India's Hindu and Buddhist communities adds an extra dimension to a visit to Varanasi, where ancient sites and thriving cultures continue to draw modern-day visitors.
Places to Visit In Varanasi | Incredible India
WEBExplore Varanasi city and its best places to visit. One of the oldest living inhabitations of the world, the sacred city of Varanasi or Benaras, nestled on the banks of the holy Ganges river, has been attracting pilgrims for centuries.
Varanasi travel - Lonely Planet | Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia
WEBUttar Pradesh, India, Asia. Varanasi is the India of your imagination. This is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, and one of the holiest in Hinduism. Pilgrims come to the Ganges here to wash away sins in the sacred waters, to cremate their loved ones, or simply to die here, hoping for liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
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