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Welcome to Varanasi!

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote : "Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than

legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together" .
According to the ‘Vamana Purana’, the Varuna and the Assi rivers originated from the body of the primordial Person at the beginning of time itself. The tract of land lying between them is believed to be ‘Varanasi’, the holiest of all pilgrimages.

According to the ‘Vamana Purana’, the Varuna and the Assi rivers originated from the body of the primordial Person at the beginning of time itself. The tract of land lying between them is believed to be ‘Varanasi’, the holiest of all pilgrimages.

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Known by many as the city of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is a very holy and religious Hindu Indian city, with much to offer is steady stream of pilgrims and tourists. Much of its undeniable and quite unique character is provided by the River Ganges (Ganga), which winds its way through Varanasi and its lined with places of interest.

Countless gorgeous 'ghats' flank the banks of the Ganges, and these stone steps lead down to the river itself, where locals regularly bathe and perform the most intimate of traditional Indian rituals, in full public view, particularly to those enjoy a boat trip close by .

Tourist information is widespread in Varanasi, with the India Tourism Office being located along the Mall and at Babatpur Airport, and the UP Tourism Office at the Tourist Bungalow, which can be found on the Parade Kothi and next to the Varanasi Junction train station.