Varanasi Tour Packages

Considered as the spiritual and cultural capital of India, Varanasi plays an indispensable religious role in the country. Its various temples and religious buildings have earned it the nickname of "city of temples". Varanasi is known worldwide as one of the oldest living cities in the world. Inhabited by 2 million people, Varanasi is located on the banks of River Ganga, the holiest river in the world. Situated at 80 meters above sea level, Varanasi is spread over nearly 1,535 square kilometers. Varanasi in north India is a famous tourist destination. Varanasi tour is mostly opted as part large India tour packages. Culture, heritage and lifestyle of people attract a large number of people from across the globe. Varanasi tour packages are customizable on the basis of duration, activities, sightseeing and budget. Ancient sites make Varanasi a historical destination as well. The first inhabitants of the region appeared in the 12^th century BC. It was in 528 BC that Buddhism was founded by Gautam Buddha in Sarnath, on the outskirt of Varanasi. The presiding deity of Varanasi is Lord Shiva. The worship of Shiva was instituted by the Hindu philosopher Adiguru Shankaracharya in the 8^th century and, thus, devotion to Lord Shiva got raised to the rank of official sect of Varanasi. The Muslim rulers, fundamentally intolerant and barbaric, demolished more than thousand ancient temples in the city. Even after numerous attacks of Islamic invaders & mindless destruction, Varanasi could not be prevented from shining forth as a religious and educational center. The Rajput, Maratha & Bengal kings started the construction of various ghats, temples, palaces, mansions etc in the 18^th century. This period coincides with the development of tourism in the city. Varanasi tours offer several sights to show like Ramnagar Fort, Jantar Mantar Observatory at Man Mandir Ghat, KashiVishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Temple, Baba Keenaram Sthal, Benares Hindu University, Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum, Sarnath, BharatMata Temple. Varanasi tour packages also several activities that impart exotic experiences of Kashi to a visitor. Morning boat ride in the Ganga alongside the ghats of Varanasi is one of the preferred day tours / excursions. The boat passes along several ghats such as Dashashwamedh Ghat, Harishchandra Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Assi Ghat and Tulsi Ghat. Evening Ganga Arti at DashashwamedhGhat is a major tourist attraction. Among the popular Varanasi tour packages are Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour, Golden Triangle with Khajuraho VaranasiTour, 2 Days Varanasi Tour from Delhi, Best of North India Tour etc.