Introduction: Varanasi, also known, as the Sacred Paradox, is a land of temples bearing Hindu deities and scholars. Varanasi is a city in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. Its name is derived from the river Varuna and this city lies in the western bank of the Ganga. Varanasi is 320 km east of Lucknow and stretches 809 km southeast away from Delhi. It is a land where lots of Hindu secrets are embedded which is reflected through devotees. There are a lot of ghats built in Varanasi. Ghats are steps built along the riverfronts. Ghats stretches for some three kilometers continually. One never gets bored strolling about the ghats the whole day.

History: The archaeological findings drag back the civilization of Varanasi from fifth to second century BC. Much of the ancient remains have been vanished as the invaders have destroyed everything. The rebuilding could not depict the valuable originality. Most of the material found in Varanasi is not more than 300 years old.

Places of interest: One can find a numbers of ghats in Varanasi, as it is one of the major features of Varanasi. Dashashvamedha Ghat is popular for its Ganga aarti. Tulsidas wrote the Ramcharitamanas sitting at the Tulsi Ghat. Ramnagar Fort and Museum can be viewed at its best glory sitting on a boat. This temple is built just on the river. The items in the museum constitute grand palanquins, howdahs, pistols, riffles, swords and brocades from the royal family. You can get the history of Varanasi glories visiting Bharat Kala Bhavan inside the Bananas Hindu University. Thinking to shop Banarasi zari sari will instantly stuck your mind. The main Gaudulia Market and the alleys are full of those costing just less than Rs. 1000.

Travel information: Varanasi is a well-connected city. It has a good linkage with almost all the major cities of India through railways, roadways or airways. Its climate almost assimilates with that of Delhi. It is best for the visitors to visit Varanasi between October and March. Tourist can find best lodging at a very reasonable cost like in hotel Ganges View at Assi ghat, Palace on Ganges, Taj Ganges and Scindia Guest House etc. Visitors can also have good foods in Varanasi in places like Vishwanath Gali, Vatika Pizzeria. Temple Restaurant is at nearest for the non-vegetable diners. Haifa is a fast-food restaurant for the foreigners with western, middle as well as Indian foods.