Varanasi, the place where you can find serenity

Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India is located on the bank of holy river Ganga. Known by many other names like kashi , the city of temples ,lord Shiva's land etc.

How to reach-

The best way is ofcourse the Indian Railways.

Varanasi itself has a comely junction but if you don't get the tickets/train to Varanasi, you can travel upto DDU junction. From DDU autos ply 24×7 for Varanasi.

Places to stay-

You can check in at the zostel rooms or oyo or the ashrams.

Places to visit in Varanasi-

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva Temples. Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar is the creator of this divine temple.

It is walking distance from Godowlia chowk.

The famous Dashashwamedh Ghat is near by.

The entry to the temple has mandatory security check points. Mobiles are prohibited.

Timing- 4am to 11pm

The main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend,

Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa-Ashwamedhi Yajna performed here.

Was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao in the year 1748.

Ganga Aarti is held daily at dusk. Several perform this ritual by carrying Deepam and moving it up and down in a rhythmic tune of bhajans.[

The Ganga Aarti starts soon after sunset and lasts for about 45 minutes. In summer the Aarti begins at about 7pm due to late sunsets and in winter it starts at around 6pm. Hundreds of people gather at the ghat every evening to watch the event.

There are paid boats from where you can enjoy the beautiful Ganga Aarti.

The original Kashi Vishwanath temple was destroyed (and reconstructed) several times; in 1194 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, between 1447-1458 by Hussain Shaah Shariq and then in 1669 CE by Aurangzeb. In 1930s, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya planned to replicate Shri kashi Vishwanath temple in the campus of BHU. The Birla family undertook the construction and foundation was laid in March 1931.

The temple is one of the tallest in India. Total height of the temple is 77 meters (253 feet). Temple's design was inspired by Shri Kashi Vishwanath and is made mostly of marbles.

Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live. There are a lot of activities for tourists to engage in at the ghat. Visitors can go for boat rides, go up in a hot-air balloon for an aerial view of Assi ghat and enjoy the camel ride opposite to Assi Ghat. You can take a evening walk from Assi Ghat to Dashashwamed Ghat. I promise you will definitely love the walk .

The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 16th century. It is believed that the temple has been built on the very spot where Tulsidas had a vision of Hanuman.

The temple still continues to be attended by thousands of Rama and Hanuman devotees who chant Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand(also provided in the form of a booklet in the temple for free). The best part is the Sundarkand with the energy. There is a tight security and no electronics like mobile camera etc are allowed inside the temple. Lockers are there to keep the mobiles safely.

You can hire auto from Varanasi junction. It will take nearly 39-45 mins to reach as it is 10 km from Varanasi.

It's all related to history. I won't write much because going there and finding the things and knowing will give you a pleasure.