Mark Twain termed Varanasi(Banaras) as “Older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”.

Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.     According to Hindu mythology, Banaras was founded by Lord Shiva one of the three principal deities in Hindu faith.  

Banaras which is also know as “Kashi” attract thousands of visitors every year across the globe. Kashi is known as center of spirituality, seekers of India and different part of world visit to seek the truth of life and to find the inner answers they want to know.

6 Best  Places to Visit in Banaras

If you are looking forward to visit Banaras post pandemic than you must note these 5 places where one should must visit to enhance their experience.

1.Dasaswamedh Ghat 

If you are more spritual kind of person and want to experience some good vibes of spirituality the most recommended place is Dasaswamedh Ghat. The ideal time to visit is early morning or at evening when priests put ganga aarti around 7 pm.

2. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

For Hindus “Shri Kashi  Vishwanath Temple” is considered to be one of the most sacred places on earth. The distance from Varanasi Cannt to Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple is around 4 KM. 

3. Banaras Hindu University(BHU)

Banaras Hindu University is a central university in India and one of the largest University in Asia which is  home of 25,000 students and it have more than 100 course at one campus. Viswanathan Temple (VT)  also know as naya Vishwanath Mandir amoung  local people is also attractive place to visit.

4. Ramnagar Fort 

The 18th century sandstone fort which is about 14 km away from the city centre once kings palace now turned into museum. People who love antique and  old things will love to visit this place. 

5. Dhamek Stupa

Along with Hinduism Banaras is Sacred place for followers of Buddhism. The followers of Buddhism belive Budhha came to Dhamek Stupa to give his first sermon after Enlightenment. This is major attraction place for visitors from China, Japan, South Korea and Bhutan.

6. Durga Temple

At the distance of few minutes walk from assi Ghat and few hundred metres from BHU main gate the Temple of godess Durga is also a place of attraction for Hindu devotees. Adjacent to the temple a big pool also know as kund is reason for the name of locality know as Durga Kund.

Local people in Banaras describes Banaras as “Not just a Place but an Emotion”. They are very friendly and welcoming in nature.