If anyone wants to know the true essence and roots of India, one has to visit Varanasi or Benaras. Situated on the state of Uttar Pradesh, this ancient city tells you of the ways that Indians lived and died. The city is replete with many temples and ghats, each having its own history and story to tell. Its river fronts and the chiming of the bells every morning transposes you to a different world altogether. The evening aarti on the temple ghats is another of its charm. The narrow lanes, roadside shops, pilgrims flocking the temples, the exquisite silk that it is famous for all culminates to make it one of the most visited spots in the Indian travevelogue. Some of the important ghats of Varanasi are Dashwamedha Ghat, Raj Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Panch Ghat and Harishchandrika Ghat. The many Gardens in Varanasi provides you an ideal respite from the din and bustle of this lively town.
Most of the Gardens in Varanasi are well maintained and overlooks the river front. They are considered to be one of the most visited tourist spots here. Parks and gardens abound in Varanasi. It is visited also by the localities and young people alike. These Gardens in Varanasi also provides you ample space for jogging in the morning. Chet Singh's Garden constructed on the Mughal style is one of the most frequented spots here. It overlooks the Ganges in all its glory. The Garden of Banaras Hindu University is also worth considering.
To make the best out of your Varanasi Tour take an early morning boat ride in the Ganges passing from one ghat to the others. You get a glimpse of how life begins and slowly unfolds in this mysterious city. The hordes of Aghari sadus with their yogic postures can be seen chanting mantras while taking a bath in the holy river. In one ghats it is said the fire of the funeral pyre never stops burning. It is believed according to Hindu mythology that if you die in Kashi or Varanasi, you will be freed from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
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