Varanasi is considered a land of utmost sanctity with ancient history and is believed to be the city of Lord Shiva. A common faith regarding Banaras holds the fact that if anyone draws the last breath at this holy land will be liberated from the cycle of rebirth and will attain moksha. Even taking a dip in the holy water of the Ganges is said to cleanse the soul. The mystical city of Varanasi or Banaras or Kashi has several riverside ghats with respective history and significance.
Roaming around Varanasi and exploring all the ghats and indulging in other activities calls for a list of planning that has to be done beforehand.
Research and planning for a smooth Varanasi tour is of paramount importance. Firstly check for the most appropriate time to visit the city for a comfortable experience. Usually, winter months are considered the best season to craft the plan. Once sure with the time, choose the dates convenient for travelling and staying at Varanasi. All the planning has to be done ahead to avoid any last-minute cancellations or similar issues. Also, early planning might be rewarding with some discounts or offers. If planning to visit Banaras during some festival like Dev Deepavali, then advance planning is very crucial.
When planning a visit to Banaras, create a checklist of the places to visit. Banaras is the city of Ghats and a boat ride through the riverside ghats is a mesmerizing experience. Acknowledge yourself about the important ghats of Banaras, such as the Manikarnika Ghat, where the cremation of bodies never stops, Assi Ghat and Dashashwamedha Ghat for Ganga Aarti, and so on. Ascertain the time for visiting the Baba Vishwanath Mandir, Bharat Mata Mandir and many more. If time permits do give a visit to the renowned campus of Banaras Hindu University.
After creating a checklist of all the places you want to visit and things to engage in, map out a suitable itinerary to fulfill your desires. Also, include a day visit to Sarnath and a boat ride to Ramnagar Fort in the itinerary to enhance the Varanasi trip experience. Ascertain the number of days required to smoothly complete the Varanasi tour, to make the bookings for transportation and accommodation accordingly.
Scroll through various modes of transport available from your city to reach Banaras. Whether planning to travel by train, flight or rented cab, the bookings for the same have to be done as early as possible. Consider the same while looking for accommodations. Browse through hotels, homestays, or guest houses at par with your estimated budget. Also, note that if planning to visit Varanasi during any festival or special occasion, advance booking is necessary as Kashi gets overcrowded on auspicious occasions like Dev Deepawali, Kumbh Mela, and Ganga Dussehra and so on.
The local food and market of this ancient city are quite popular among tourists and pilgrims. The Banarasi Sarees of Varanasi have gained worldwide popularity. The narrow lanes of the city exude a different nostalgia. Therefore, while visiting Varanasi, do explore the local market to buy souvenirs and taste the local delicacies.
After confirming and comprehending the entire tour plan make a budget plan to get an estimate of expenses for the entire trip.
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