Varanasi Holiday Packages

Varanasi Holiday Packages

A city believed to have the power to stir your soul, Varanasi is considered India’s spiritual capital with the Ganges River in its midst, which draw thousands of pilgrims to its sacred waters. Whether you’re looking to cleanse your soul, or to simply breathe in the glorious air of the city, you will find holiday packages that will suit your travel needs. Explore the wonders of the Shri Kashi Vishwanth Temple, witness the rituals that happen in the burning ghats, and join in the revelry of the local festivals. Find out how La Vacanza can help plan your trip and step right in the heart of Varanasi.

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Varanasi - Holiday Tour Packages

Taking the title as one of the world's oldest surviving cities, Varanasi or Banaras has a rich history that you can be privy to during your vacation, opening your eyes and mind to mysteries of the past and of gods and kings. And, as one of the holiest cities in India, it is one location where pilgrims from all over the world travel to the whole year round, flooding the city with their overflowing devotion. With rich history and holiness as ingredients, Varanasi will treat you to a unique set of sightseeing & activities.

Places to visit in Varanasi

• Religious Buildings - Varanasi or Banaras in Uttar Pradesh is not called one of the holiest for no reason, and it definitely shows in the number of religious buildings in the area. Nearly everywhere you turn, you will see a temple or two, built with grandeur and in great honor of the Hindu faith. One of the must-see is Kaal Bhairav Temple, built in honor of the dark form of the Lord Shiva that symbolizes death.
• River Ganges - This river is so sacred that Hindu Kings wanted to die along its bank. This is why they built magnificent palaces on the continuous stretch. Today, you would still see these palaces known as ghats, enhancing River Ganga's sanctity and beauty. The best of way to view all 84 ghats is to charter a boat for a river cruise along the Ganges.
• Forts - Cities have been known to fortify their borders as a form of protection. These days, forts serve as tourist attractions included in many holiday packages and sightseeing tours. In Varanasi, one of the must-see fort is the Chunar Fort, which is more than 2000 years old.

Other places of interest that you should visit during your vacation include the Banaras Hindu University, and Sankat Mochan Temple that has thousands of monkeys as residents.

Things to do in Varanasi 

• Enjoy more of the sunrise by observing over 60,000 Indians bathe in the Ganges early in the morning. It’s an amazing site that you would rarely see in other parts of the world.
• Sign up for a boat ride and check out what happens in certain ghats at particular times the day – a cremation at Manikarnika Ghat or an aarti (ritual of worship) ceremony at Dasaswamedh. 
• Take a walk along the city streets and feed your senses with the sights, sounds and smells that you can only experience in Varanasi.
• Volunteer at Sanjeevani Booti and help someone for a day. Volunteering is sure to give you a rewarding travel experience.
• Treat yourself to a fitness learning experience by taking yoga or Ayurveda treatment classes.

Top attractions in Varanasi 

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Also called the Golden Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most powerful Hindu gods. People from all over the country and the world flock to this temple like moths to a flame. 
• Bharat Kala Bhawan - Do you want to see artworks from different schools of art? Here in Bharat Kala Bhawan, you will see paintings done in Nepalese, Pahari and Rajasthani style. 

Ready to take on a journey to one of the holiest cities? Check out holiday packages to Varanasi today. 

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