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  • NEW VISHWANATH TEMPLEb8.jpg (8875 bytes)
  • Situated in the premises of Banaras Hindu University, a modern place of worship planned by Pandit Malviya and built by the Birlas. Open to all, irrespective of caste or

     

     

           

  •       THE KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE

    • Also known as the Golden Temple, it is dedicated to Lord shiva, the presiding deity of the city. Varanasi isvnbaba.jpg (8137 bytes) Said to be the point at which the first jyotirlinga, the fiery pillar of light by which shiva manifested has supremacy over others gods, broke through the Earth’s crust and flared towards the heavens. More than the Gaths and even the Ganga, the Shivalinga installed in the temple remains the devotional focus of Varanasi.

      • TULSI MANAS TEMPLE
      • Constructed by family of Varanasi, this modern temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. It is situated at the placemanast.jpg (13345 bytes) Where Tulisdas, the great medieval seer, lived and wrote the epic "Shri Ramcharitmanas", which narrates the life of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana. Verses from Tulidas’s epic are inscribed on the walls.

       

       
      • RIVER FRONT (GHATS)
      • The spectacular 4 km sweep of the Ghats is unique sight, best viewed at dawn, in that "soft first light" when theghatim.jpg (18139 bytes) river and Ghats have a timeless appeal. Life is almost panoramic detail unfolds here from dawn to dusk as a steady stream of devotees-swelling to thousands on auspicious days –perform rituals by the Ganga. The Ghats are best approached by Dashashwamedha ghat, where boats are available on hire.

        • BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
        • The Banaras Hindu University was established in 1916 by special efforts of Nationalist Pandit Madan Mohanbhugate.jpg (6660 bytes) Malviya. Today it has grown into one of the biggest universities of India.

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          BANKS /MONEY CHANGERS .

    • State Bank of India, Cantt, Varanasi
    • State Bank of India, Banaras Handu University, Varanasi.
    • Indian Overseas Bank, Lahurabir Varanasi.
    • Bank of Baroda, Godoulia, Varanasi.
    • Allahabad Bank, Nadeser,Varanasi.
    • Allahabad Bank, Chowk, Varanasi.
    • Central Bank of India, Chowk, Varanasi.
    • Canara bank, Bansphatak, Varanasi.
    • Banaras State Bank Ltd. Naadesar, Varanasi.

            HOSPITALS

    • S.P.G. Hospital, Kabirchaura, Varanasi.
    • S.S.L. Hospital, BHU, Varanasi.
    • Govt. Hospital, Shivpur. Varanasi
    • Hindu Seva Sadan, Chowk..Varanasi
    • Marwari Hospital. Varanasi.

           TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES

    • Regional Tourist Office, U.P.Tourism. Parade Kothi, Cantt.
    • U.P. Tourist Office, Sarnath.Open: 10 a.m.- 5 pm. Closed on Sundays and Govt.holydays.
    • U.P.Government Tourist Information Counter.Varanasi Cantt, Railway Station, Near Enquiry office,
    • Main Hall. Open daily 6 am.-8 pm.
    • Govt.Of India Tourist Office.15B, The Mall Cannt.Varanasi.
    • Govt. Of India Tourist Information Counter,Babatpur Airport, Varanasi.

            TRAVEL AGENTS & TOUR/COACH OPERATORS.

              The city has numerous travel agents and tour operators. Some of them are :

    • Cosmic Travels & Movers, Veruna Bridge.
    • ITDC Transports Unit, Hotel Varanasi Ashoka.,The Mall, Cantt.,Varanasi.
    • Mercury Travels, Varanasi.
    • Sita World Travels, 53 cantt.
    • Surbhi Travels & Tours Cooperative Building Nadeser.
    • Tour Aids, Hotel India
    • Travels Bureau, Varanasi.
    • Travel Corporation Of India.
    • Varuna Travels, Pandey Haweli.
    • Inpac Tours, Nadesar

            GUIDE SERVICES

             Approved tourist guides for local sight seeing may be hired through the Govt. Of India Tourist Office.

           RESTAURANTS

            Varanasi’s various restaurants searve a variety of cuisines- continental, chinese, indian and of course, the         traditional mughlai.

    • Mandarin restaurant, Parade Kothi
    • Winfa restaurant, Lahurabeer
    • Shahi restaurant, near rathyatra cross
    • Yelchico Bar & restaurant, near sigra cross
    • Amrapali, D.58/9 varanasi.
    • Aashiyana restaurant varuna bridge,
    • Haveli restaurant, the mall cantt.
    • Ayyar`s Cafe, Banaras Ladge, Dashaswamedha Road, Varanasi

            SHOPPER`S PARADISE

    • Varanasi has, since times immemorial, been hailed as a premier centre for some of the finest handicrafts. The most renowned craft of the city is silk weaving. ‘Baranasi Sarees’ produced by local craftsman are among the most preferred, not only in India but across the world. Brassware, copperware, ivorywork , glass bangles, wood and clay toys and exquisite gold jewellery are some of the other crafts the city is famous for. Bhadohi Carpets and musical instruments are among the other shopping attractions.

              SHOPPING

    • Varanasi is famous for it silk weaving, and Banarsi silk are a part of every gril’s trousseau. Banaras brocades are prized the world over. Brassware, Copperware, Wooden ,Clay toys and Exquisite gold jewellery are some of the other crafts the city is famous for. The hand-knotted carpets Mirzapur and Bhadohi and musical instruments are among the other shopping attractions. Banaras is also famous for its   ‘Langda Aam’, a variety of mangoes available in the summer. Betel life is also a speciality. The main shopping areas are Chowk, Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazar, Lahurabir, Godoulia, Dashswamedh Gail,  Golghar and Dalmandi.

            GOVT. EMPORIA

    • UPICA, Nadesar
    • U.P. Handlooms – Lahurabir & Nichi Bagh
    • Tantuj-Bengal Emporium, Dashashwamedh Road
    • Handloom House, Sigra.

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    Varanasi

    Area

    Population

    Altitude

    Season

    Clothing (Summer)

    (Winter)

    Lanuage

    STD

    		 73.89 sq. km.

    1322248(1991 census)

    80.71 mtrs. Above sea level.

    October-March

    Cottons

    Woollens

    Hindi, English

    0542

    • Varanasi is one are the oldest living citys in the world and the altimate pilgrimage for Hindus, who believe that to die in the city is to attain instant salvation. Situated on the banks of the Ganga, Varanasi is the tract of holy land lying between the rivers Varuna and Assi. Which flow into the Ganga. Varanasi is also known as Kashi, the city of light, since one of the twelve "Jyotirlinga" is installed here. Mark twain, the American writer who visited the city, wrote "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, even older than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together" Varanasi has been a great cultural center, especially in the field of music, learning and the craft of silk weaving. Some of most renowned exponents of music have drawn their inspiration from Varanasi.

     

     

     

     

     U.P.GOVT.TOURIST ACCOMMODATION

    • Tourist banglow,Pared Kothi,Cantt. Varanasi

              STAR HOTELS

    • Hotel Taj Ganges , Nadesar Palace Ground,Cantt.,Varanasi(*****)
    • Hotel Clarks,The Mall,Cantt,Varanasi (****)
    • Hotel Varanasi Ashok,The Mall,Cantt,Varanasi (****)
    • Hotel Hindustan International,Maldahiya,Varanasi(****)
    • Hotel De-Paris,The Mall,Cantt,Varanasi(***)
    • Hotel Pallavi International,Hathua Market,Lahurabir,Varanasi(***)
    • Hotel Pradeep , Jagatganj,Varanasi(**)
    • Hotel Diamond , Bheloopur,Varanasi(**)
    • Hotel Malti,Vidyapith Road,Varanasi(**)

              DELUX/STANDARD HOTELS

    • Hotel Ideal Tops,The Mall,Cantt,Varanasi
    • Hotel India,Patel Nagar,Varanasi
    • Hotel Jai Ganges,Maldahiya,Varanasi
    • Hotel Vaibhav,Patel Nagar,Varanasi
    • Hotel Padmini International,Mahmoorganj,Varanasi
    • Hotel Siddhartha,Sigra,Varanasi
    • Hotel G.M.Guest House,Sigra,Varanasi
    • otel New International,Lahurabir,Varanasi

              BUDGET ACCOMMODATIONS

    • VaranasiGanges view,Near Assi Ghat,Varanasi
    • Shanti Guest House,Near Manikarnika Ghat,Varanasi
    • Om Vishwanath Lodge,Near Harishchandra Ghat,Varanasi
    • Arya Hotel,Near Harishchandra Ghat,Varanasi
    • Yogi Lodge,Near Old Vishwanath Mandir,Varanasi
    • Trimoorti Guest House,Near Old Vishwanath Mandir