India is known as the land of culture and tradition. The varied
festivals, the gods we worship, the faith and beliefs of the people here
astonish the world. India possibly has the widest range of festivals and that
acts as a landmark for it.
When talking about culture and tradition, how can we miss the
cultural epicenter of India - Varanasi? Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Banaras
is considered to be the purest shrine in India. It is famous for its Ganga Ghats,
Shiva temple, and rituals. Varanasi
tour is must for every Indian household. The place also attracts many
tourists and is the most visited shrine of India.
The best part about Varanasi is that it can be visited at any time
of the year. Recently a lot of money has been devoted to making Varanasi tourism a better and
more beautiful one. Varanasi
tour packages come on various days and at various prices. So an
individual has to be very careful while choosing a Varanasi tour package.
The city of Banaras is the host of many beautiful Ghats. The holy
river Ganga passes through the city making it pure with its flow. An essential
part of Varanasi tours is
the visit to the numerous Ghats the city hosts. There are over 25 Ghats in the
city. The Dashashwamedha Ghat is the central and the most famous in the city
that is located near the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. A devotee of Lord
Shiva wishes to participate in Mangala
Aarti in Kashi Vishwanath in the morning. The Manikarnika Ghat is
another such Ghats. It is the most famous Ghat for cremation and is considered
to be the purest of all the Ghats. Among the other Ghats are the Mir Ghat,
Scindia Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Assi Ghat, Panchaganga Ghat, etc.
Varanasi is also famous for its temple. Among the most important
temples of the city, is the KashiVishwanath, 12th Jyotirlinga or the 12th most
revered Shiva temple. The Vishwanath temple, the TulsiManasMandir, theDurga
temple, Kalbhairav temple, Bharat Mata temple are some of the most revered
temples of the city. Varanasi
Day Tour of these temples is the most convenient option that one can
take.
Banaras is also famous for the Ram Nagar Fort which is located 16
km away from the main city. It was the palace of the Maharaja of Varanasi which
has now been turned into a museum. Not only the fort and temples, but another
iconic building resides in the city of Banaras. It is the Banaras Hindu
University. Being one of the oldest universities in the country, the college
imparts knowledge to thousands of students and known for its excellence.
Festivals are the heart and main attraction of India. Diwali is
celebrated with much pomp and show in the religious city of India. The Ghats
are all lined up with diyas and special Aarti of the river Ganga is done. The
Ganga Aarti which is famous and exclusive to the city of Banaras takes its most
beautiful form during the eve of Diwali. Banaras city also lights up during the
Kumbh Mela which happens at intervals of 14 years. It is the largest mela in
the world and attracts lakhs and lakhs of people.
Varanasi is also famous for its food. The spicy food available at
every street of Varanasi has a typical taste that cannot be found anywhere.
Banarasipaan, saree, and kurta too hold an important place in the Indian trade
and culture.
Plan Your Trip to
Varanasi with Optima Travels
Optima Travels is one of the best travel agencies in the country.
Plan your Varanasi tour with
them to get the best rates. The company offers complementary Khajuraho
Tour Packages and Allahabad
Tour packages with some Varanasi tour packages.
The Varanasi
tours offered by the company extend from 2 to 15
days. There are special packages available during the festivities. These tours
are guided by expert tourist advisers and guides. Starting from your stay to
travel to food, everything is taken care by the company.
By choosing Optima Travels, you can rest assured
that you are traveling with the utmost safety and comfort. No other company can
offer prices as good as Optima. The experience of the company in the tourism
sector is what makes it so famous. The service people are dedicated to helping
their clients round the clock.
Traveling with comfort and getting the best of everything is the
main objective of any tour. At Optima, your dreams and necessities are
respected. They will not give you a chance to complain. So if you want an
extensive tour of Varanasi or any other city of India, now you know where to
rely on. Choose Optima and open the door to the world of happiness and luxury.