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Varanasi, also known as Banaras, is the place where the Vedic chants ring in the ears, the holy Ganges washes away all the sins and tranquility fuses into spirituality. This spiritual city of Uttar Pradesh welcome streams of pilgrims every year who bathe in the holy water of the Ganga River and perform funeral rites along the serene ghats. Boat rides are also extremely popular in Varanasi which let you adore the beauty of the setting and rising sun. Manikarnika Ghat is the most popular of ghat where one can see vibrant facades of religion in India. Man Mandir Ghat also remains busy all day long. This ghat flaunts the architectural splendor of the Rajput with a palace standing here. The Dasaswamedha Ghat of Varanasi is believed to be the place where Lord Brahma scarified 10 horses which is termed as Dasa Ashwamedha. The Kashi Vishvanath Temple of the city also remains a must visit. It is dedicated to Lord Kashi Vishwanath and is visited by pilgrims from all over the world.
Delve into the history of Varanasi by visiting the Ramnagar Fort. It was built by King of Banaras in the year 1750 AD and is known for being an astronomical wonder. There is a grand clock in the fort which still shows the day, week, month and year. The fort also houses a museum exhibiting an impressive collection of swords, costumes, palanquins, etc. Chunar Fort is another historic marvel of Varanasi edging the banks of the river Ganges. The fort was constructed by Ujjain King Vikramaditya for Bharthari, his brother.
Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, remains a must visit place for every vacationer visiting the city. This is the place where Buddha made his first sermon after his enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
