Known the world over as one of India’s holy cities, Varanasi has different and unique facts to it which make it distinctive. In fact, it contains all the ingredients that can make your trip highly entertaining. So, your customized Varanasi Tour Packages include all the interesting tourist spots that are religious, cultural and historical in nature and the gardens and lakes that stand out in your memory.

Religious Places of Interest

Apart from the ornate and unique designed temples here, there are also beautiful Ghats here. They are of great importance to all Hindus as they are the cremation grounds on the banks of the River Ganga.

A visit to Varanasi is also important as the wise say that a visit here frees the soul of worldly desires and the soul finds its permanent home in heaven. Apart from the visits to temples, you can also look forward to enjoying a river ride in the evenings and participate in the evening aarti on the banks of the Ganga.

A customized package to this holy city will also take you to the important temples here. That apart, you can also visit the museums here and gasp at the fantastic collection of antiques here.

Ghats of Varanasi

An important aspect of the religious side of Varanasi includes a visit to its Ghats. These are the steps on the riverfront that lead to the River Ganga. Out of the 88 Ghats in Varanasi, many are used for worshipping or for bathing, while only two are used as cremation grounds. ManikarnikaGhat, one of the holiest Ghats here is used as cremation grounds.

The imposing Lala Mishra Ghat has the distinction of being the city’s first stone ghat. A house was built over the ghat. You might also like to see the Dandi Ghat, dedicated to the devotees of the Dandi Panths. Adjacent to it is the Dandi Temple.

Varanasi as a Cultural Centre

In Varanasi, you can see the change of movements and patterns over the centuries. Every festival in Varanasi is celebrated with gusto and religious fervour. Varanasi is home to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most sacred ‘dwadash jyotirlingas’. In addition to this, Varanasi is home to numerous holy temples. Temples in Varanasi are visited throughout the year by a large number of pilgrims.

It has original sculptures and paintings and a rich haul of folk art. This city is also known for its craftsmen who produce a variety of saris, textiles, toys, handicrafts, etc.

Historical Sights of Varanasi

You can take day trips to Sarnath, the seat of Buddhism, and to the Ramnagar Fort, both historical in nature.

The many Ghats of Varanasi speak volumes about the faith of the people here. If you too wish to visit the holy city of Varanasi, why not book a Golden Triangle Tour to Varanasi? It would be best to get in touch with an experienced and knowledgeable tour operator company like Optima Travels.

This agency has been in this business for several decades and has built up an excellent reputation for itself due to its practice of going the extra mile for its customers. No wonder it has many loyal customers who only holiday with them.

Conclusion

By choosing one of their Varanasi Tour Packages or asking for yours to be customized, you can have an excellent holiday in this city. Though the Ghats of Varanasi are a great attraction here for all tourists, your tour operator can also show you different parts of this friendly city which will add to your holiday fun.

It’s well worth holidaying with optimatravels.com as not only will you get a value for money trip, but you will also receive hefty discounts which you can redeem on your holiday. To know all that this tour operator can do for you, reach us today.