{"id":784,"date":"2014-04-29T05:55:18","date_gmt":"2014-04-29T05:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.tripbeam.com\/?p=784"},"modified":"2019-12-23T14:08:37","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T14:08:37","slug":"the-divine-city-of-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi","title":{"rendered":"Places To Visit In Varanasi In 2020 ;The Divine Indian City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"justify\">The Indian city Varanasi is one of the ancient cities of the world. It is located on the western bank of the river Ganga and expands beyond the bank of the river into a maze of alleys.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-787 size-full\" title=\"cult\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cult.jpg\" alt=\"cult\" width=\"640\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cult.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cult-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cult-280x87.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Also known as Kashi, Benares and Banaras, the city portrays a perfect blend of culture and religion.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#Lets_have_a_glimpse_at_some_of_the_beautiful_attractions_of_Varanasi\" >Let\u2019s have a glimpse at some of the beautiful attractions of Varanasi:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#1_Sunrise_on_the_river_Ganga\" >1. Sunrise on the river Ganga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#2_Morning_%E2%80%98Aartisprayers\" >2. Morning \u2018Aartis\u2019(prayers)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#3_A_look_at_the_Ghats\" >3. A look at the Ghats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#4_Chet_Singh_Ghat\" >4. Chet Singh Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#5_Ahliya_Ghat\" >5. Ahliya Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#6_Prayag_Ghat\" >6. Prayag Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#7_Munshi_Ghat\" >7. Munshi Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#8_Evening_prayers_at_the_Dashashwamedh_Ghat\" >8. Evening prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#9_Sri_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\" >9. Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#10_Varanasi_Streets\" >10. Varanasi Streets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/the-divine-city-of-varanasi\/#11_Ramnagar_Fort\" >11. Ramnagar Fort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 align=\"justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_have_a_glimpse_at_some_of_the_beautiful_attractions_of_Varanasi\"><\/span><strong>Let\u2019s have a glimpse at some of the beautiful attractions of Varanasi:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sunrise_on_the_river_Ganga\"><\/span><strong>1. Sunrise on the river Ganga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Varanasi has something different to offer every time you visit it. The calm waters of Ganga, boat ride in the beautiful sunrise, a range of shrines and the elevated banks of the \u2018Ghats\u2019 offer a spiritually enriching experience that is exclusive to this city. You can book <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/cheap-tickets-to-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheap tickets to India<\/a><\/strong><\/em> to witness the sunrise.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Morning_%E2%80%98Aartisprayers\"><\/span><strong>2. Morning \u2018Aartis\u2019(prayers)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Varanasi awakens to the soothing morning prayers at the holy river. Hordes of Pilgrims gather at the Ganga for \u2018morning Aarti\u2019 before the dawn when the sun rises on the horizon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_A_look_at_the_Ghats\"><\/span><strong>3. A look at the Ghats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The city of Varanasi is a haven for the pilgrims owing to its ancient Ghats. The enchanting sounds of temple bells, the fragrance of colorful flowers and the resonating chants greet the day here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chet_Singh_Ghat\"><\/span><strong>4. Chet Singh Ghat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This ghat is entrenched in its own history. It witnessed a furious battle between Chet Singh and <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Warren_Hastings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warren Hastings<\/a><\/strong><\/em> in 1781.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ahliya_Ghat\"><\/span><strong>5. Ahliya Ghat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ghat is the first who got its name after a person. It got its name from Ahliya Baj Holkar-the warrior queen of Indore. Also, the ghat witnesses mornings with a swarm of tourists gathering to take a dip in the holy waters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Prayag_Ghat\"><\/span><strong>6. Prayag Ghat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Brimmed with devotees that assemble to offer their prayers night and day, the ghat forms one of the crucial sections of the Varanasi Ghats. Do not miss this place on your air ticket bookings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Munshi_Ghat\"><\/span><strong>7. Munshi Ghat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Munshi Ghat is one of the most attractive and architecturally inspiring ghats. Moreover, it is an extension of \u2018Darabhnaga Ghat\u2019 and a magnificent palace borders it. The royal family of Bihar constructed the palace in the 1900s.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Evening_prayers_at_the_Dashashwamedh_Ghat\"><\/span><strong>8. Evening prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Dashashwamedh Ghats livens up around dusk with the evening Aarti at the Ganga. Performed by priests or \u2018Pundits\u2019 clad in saffron, the evening Aarti is a detailed ceremony full of Puja, Fire, and Dance.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the bank of the river lights up with blazing lamps and the Ghat is scented with the smell of sandalwood.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the movements of the lamps in the hands of the Pundits are synchronized with the reverberations of the cymbals and the recurring chants.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Sri_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\"><\/span><strong>9. Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is one of the oldest temples and is at a little distance from Ganga. The temple also forms the beginning point of \u2018Panchkoshi Yatra\u2019- a sacred 88.5 kilometers long barefoot walk encompassing Kashi. And so you can be sure that your <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/flights-to-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets from the USA<\/a><\/strong><\/em> will fill you with peace and solace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Varanasi_Streets\"><\/span><strong>10. Varanasi Streets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some say that the streets of Varanasi hold the charisma of the city. The streets are quite narrow and difficult for traffic to pass. Do not fear to get lost in them. Also, sooner or later you will reach the main street or the front of the river.<\/p>\n<p>For collecting some souvenirs, visit the Vishwanath Temple or head to the tracks in the vicinity of the Ghats.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Ramnagar_Fort\"><\/span><strong>11. Ramnagar Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This fort of the 17th century forms a wonderful place to view the sunset over the river. Also, it nestles a museum and a temple inside its compound. Maharajas of Banaras\u2019 built this fort.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The holy city of Varanasi has temples and pilgrims from across the world visit it to catch a glimpse of religion and faith. Book a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>cheap flight<\/strong><\/a> with Tripbeam and visit this city to get closer to religion and spirituality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian city Varanasi is one of the ancient cities of the world. It is located on the western bank of the river Ganga and expands beyond the bank of the river into a maze of alleys. Also known as Kashi, Benares and Banaras, the city portrays a perfect blend of culture and religion. Let\u2019s have a glimpse at some of the beautiful attractions of Varanasi: 1. Sunrise on the river Ganga Varanasi has something different to offer every time you visit it. The calm waters of Ganga, boat ride in the beautiful sunrise, a range of shrines and the elevated banks of the \u2018Ghats\u2019 offer a spiritually enriching experience that is exclusive to this city. 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