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Varanasi the most ancient of cities is a place that offers a million things to do to the visitor. Of course, the ghats are central to life and death in this historical city – Start the day with an early morning boat ride on the river and be apart of the aarti ceremony, wash your sins away with a dip in the holy Ganges and pay obeisance at the various temples that dot the city.
Roam the back alleys of Varanasi, explore and stumble upon interesting shops. Buy a few Banarasi silk saris to take back home and find salvation in this holiest of Indian cities.
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Sightseeing in Varanasi revolves around its over one hundred Ghats (river landings). The River Ganga flows from north to south, and the city forms a circular shape from the Asi ghat in the south up to the confluence of the Varuna river with the Ganga.
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The main shopping places in Varanasi are Godaulia, Chowk, Vishwanath gali, Gyanvapi and Thatheri Bazar.
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Activities in Varanasi comprise of walks around the city and get lost in the splendid sights and sounds.
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Places around Varanasi include Sarnath that is one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists and is 10 kms north of Varanasi.
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You will easily find good restaurants in Varanasi attached to luxury hotels and in the cantonment area.
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There are many fairs and festivals in Varanasi that are celebrated at different times of the year.
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