Holiday Rentals in Varanasi

Varanasi

Varanasi also known as Banaras is a cultural city of Uttar Pradesh located on the banks of the sacred river Ganga. This city will be a great place for the travelers planning for a pilgrim tour to the state. The place is famous as the city of temples and learning. The city presents you a blend of religion, philosophy, culture and crafts. There exists a belief that a dip in the holy river Ganga will wash away ones sins. The city has a rich cultural heritage.

The main tourist spots to visit in Varanasi are:

River Ganges: Ganges is famous with the religious minded Hindus owing to their beliefs about the river’s power in washing away their sins. Whether you take a dip in the river Ganges or not, you should not miss the river in your trip to Varanasi. You would love a walk along the river as you get to see the place busy with activity through out the day. Riding on the boat during sunrise and sun set will give you spectacular views. The cultural richness of the river is amazing and the views are stunning. The lighted candles and the offerings of flowers in the evenings are views you should not miss. It would be amazing to see the various activities of day to day life performed in full view of the people.

Sarnath: About 10 kms from the city is the place Sarnath. This is the place where Lord Buddha made his first moral speech after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya. The stupa here was built by Emperor Ashoka, who was a passionate follower of Buddhism. Thousands of travelers visit here every year. Here you can also find the tallest statue of Lord Buddha.

Manikarnika Ghat: This famous Ghat of Varanasi is the place of cremation by the Hindus. The cremation of dead bodies here is a daily scene to watch. This visit will give you a full view of life in a different way.

Man Mandir Ghat: This ancient ghat stands silent to show its new visitors the wonderful Rajput architectural style. There is a palace built by Raja Man Singh of Jaipur. There is an observatory also on the banks of the river.

Ramnagar Fort: This palace here was once the residence of the King of Varanasi. The Fort here is an astronomical wonder. There is a large clock showing the day, week, month, year and also the details of the astronomy of the space objects. There is a museum also which houses a rich collection of swords, costumes, palanquins, etc.

Chunar Fort: Chunar Fort is located 40 kms from the city and was constructed by Ujjain King Vikramaditya. This historically important structure is known for its architectural beauty.

The best time to visit Varanasi is between October to March. Varanasi is well connected by air, rail and road transport.

There are many holiday rental accommodations available in Varanasi such as resort, homestays, and guest houses offering comfortable stay for its travelers. We have listed some of the best budget holiday homes in Varanasi in our website. Our advanced search option helps you easily find the right holiday accommodations that fit your budget and convenience; travelers can always make direct contact with the property owner from our website before finalizing their reservations. We have also introduced friendly dormitories for Group, budget & cheap holiday stays.