Top Amazing Things To Experience in Varanasi!

‘Varanasi’ - a city which is more than 5000 years old, is widely known for the bunch of temples and river, which is considered holy. One of the oldest habitats of cities, situated across the banks of River Ganges. Benaras and Kashi are another name of this popular city, situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
 

A lot of alluring activities which becomes the major attraction for many of the visitors. If you are planning to get the amazing golden triangle tour with Varanasi for the first time, here are few different things that you must try out in Varanasi to achieve an ultimate experience.
 

#1. Boat rides on the bank of River Ganges
 

A boat ride on the river of Ganges is the first thing that you must do while visiting for the first time in Varanasi. You will experience a lot of ritual activities on these Ghats. Ghats is the place which is built across the river so that it can be easily accessible. These are the staircases built around the ghats to reach out there with a greater ease. The best time to take a boat ride is either before 8:30 in the morning or during the sunset.
 

#2. Bathing at the holy Ganges
 

Hindu considered that taking bath in the holy river Ganges help in removing all the sins and give them a place in the heaven. This water is cool and refreshing which flows slowly and is sure to give an amazing experience. Varanasi is known as the city of Ghats and it includes almost 84 ghats. You will find lots of people around each ghat, choose the one with least number of people and have a dip in cool water.
 

#3. Varanasi Temples
 

This city is as old as the human civilization and thus, many temples and other religious site are very common in this city. Hindus have always believed that this city has the deeper connection with God. It includes tons of temples at the corner of every street. Many temples stand as the icon of Hindu Mythology. Get the best Golden triangle tour and experience the most alluring journey that you will remember for many years to come.
 

#4. Aarti ceremony during the dusk
 

When you visit Varanasi, do not forget to go there and experience the bright lights and oil lamps, for performing many ritual activities. These beautiful lamps are almost as heavy as about 5 kgs and people handle it as if it is just about 500 gms. The whole nightfall looks exotic with the beautiful and bright light, that fills the environment with rich traditions and astonishing atmosphere. The chant’s sound, the smell of fresh flowers and everything seems so enchanting that becomes the major source of attraction for the visitors.
 

#5. Shopping in the city of Ghats
 

Varanasi is full of numerous amount of small shops around the ghats. And these shops become double during the festival seasons. You will find tons of unique and valuable items, which are sure to add one more feather in the bucket of your memory. Deities of Buddhism and Hinduism, bangles, sarees, carpets, shawls and ornaments are few of the most alluring things, which are popular in Varanasi.

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