Top five attractions of varanasi

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Top Five Attractions of Varanasi In north India a well-known holy place located known as Varanasi. It is also called as Banaras or Kashi by many people. Varanasi is known to be one of the oldest cities of the world. Usually for Hindus Varanasi is one of the most sacred places. Here you will find the holy river flowing through and the people doing the rituals wearing orange cloths. This place is visited by every type of people such as religiously inclined to spiritual minded. There are several Hotels InVaranasi where you can stay during your trip.


Here are some of the attractions you cannot miss of Varanasi.  Varanasi Ghats: Around the world, Varanasi Ghats are renowned for their culture and devotion. The steps of these Ghats lead to the river Ganga and here you will find most of the pilgrims and bathers. In Varanasi you will come across several Ghats some of them are Panchganga Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Tulsi Ghat and ManikarnikaGaht and so on. All the Ghats are known for their scenic beauty. The major attraction of this place is the boat ride from one Ghat to another.  Vishwanath Temple: Here in Varanasi, which is also known as the city of temples, Kashi Vishwanath temple is there. This temple is also known as the holy temple among others in India. While visiting this temple you will not only witness the tranquil mysticism,but can also see the harmonious co-existence of a temple and a Mosque in the same premise.  Ramnagar Fort: Located at the opposite of the Ganges River this astonishing Fort is build up of red stone. It includes and long history besides graceful lavishness. This Monument was built in Eighteenth century and it was the ancestral home to Maharaja of Banaras and it also accommodates a temple as well as a museum inside it. If you come to this place during Dussehrathen you can witness the month long Ramlila which is inaugurated by the Maharaja of Kashi.


 Sarnath: This is considered as the first place where Dharma was taught by GautamBudhha. Sarnath has a museum and Buddhist temples which are built by numerous Asian countries with the effect of their architectural style. Sarnath is not only a place of peace but it also flaunts some of the well known ancient structures such as Ashoka Pillar, Dharmarajika and The DhamekStupa and so on.  Man Mandir Observatory: This spot is located just few steps from Dasaswamedh Ghat. The place is considered as a well known tourist spot which is crowded by millions all through the year. This monument is made up of astronomical an instrument which is capable of calculating time, study the planets and other heavenly body movements, angles and distance. So this place will allow you to carry memories to take back home and make your trip interesting. You can also look for some good hotel in Varanasi where you can halt.


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