Varanasi is situated on the banks of the holy River Ganges. It is among the oldest living cities in the world and has been a centre of learning for centuries.
The religious centre of Hinduism, Varanasi is situated on the banks of the holy River Ganges. It is among the oldest living cities in the world and has been a centre of learning for centuries. Every year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims make a long journey to this vibrant city where the richest of the rich live side by side with the poorest of the poor. Take a sunrise boat excursion on the River Ganges and see Varanasi come alive along the banks.
Varanasi is located on the left bank of the Ganges River in northern India and is considered the holiest of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. Pilgrimages to Varanasi are frequent as devout pilgrims seek healing holy water from the Ganges River. The Durga Temple is famous for the swarms of monkeys that inhabit the large trees nearby, and the city is often referred to as ‘the city of temples and learning’, which reflects the rich cultural heritage of Varanasi. The average annual temperature in northern India is 26°C, and visitors enjoy the generally warm climate, with most rainfall in the Winter months
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