Varanasi is one of the most important Hindu sacred city of India. It is known all over the world for its cultural importance. Vanarasi is also known as Benars and Kashi: the name Vanarsi is derived from the two rivers namely Varuna and Ashi which meets with each other in Varanasi. Varanasi is situated on the bank of Ganga river from about 5000 years and has long historical background.
Varanasi is also known as the city of lord Shiva and city of Ghats. According to the hindu traditional belief the followers of Hinduism come to Varanasi in their last days to achieve salvation or mokscha. In simple words people believe that those who die in the city of Varanasi will go directly to the haven and will not be anymore part of the cycle of rebirth. The well known Manikarnika Ghat where funerals take place 24x7 is close to the famous Dashasumedh ghat where the Ganga arti takes place every evening.
- How to reach Varanasi:Varanasi is well connected with Indian Railways, Flights and by roads.Most of the foreign tourists arrives in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. From these places and others it is very easy to reach Varanasi by Flights and Trains.Here i would like to highlight that Varanasi is well connected with Trains from Agra. You can take an overnight train from Agra to reach Varanasi in the morning. Vranasi is also well connected with flights and trains from the well known temple city of love or kown as Khajuraho. For flights visit: http://www.jetairways.com/, http://www.flykingfisher.com/, http://www.spicejet.com/, http://book.goindigo.in/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi For trains:http://www.indianrail.gov.in/dont_Know_Station_Code.html, https://www.irctc.co.in/
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| Nadesar Palace, Varanasi. Nadesar Palace, Varanasi One of the most important hotel in Varanasi run by Taj group of hotels and Resorts in India. Nadesar Palace had the opportunity to host royalty, statesman and celebrities since 1836 from all over the world. Nadesar Palce is a haven of peace and tranquility set amidst mango orchards, jasmine fields etc. The 10 luxurious suits are decorated with the works of art from the Maharaja’s collections. The place offers a round of golf on the greens , a guided nature walk or Jiva Spa. Nadesar Palace Grounds Varanasi - 221 002 Uttar Pradesh India Tel: (91-542) 6660002-06 (91-542) 2503016-19 Fax: (91-542) 2501 406 Email: nadesar.varanasi@tajhotels.com |
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