Varanasi - Wikipedia
Located in the middle-Ganges valley in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi lies on the left bank of the river. It is 692 kilometres (430 mi) to the southeast of India's capital New Delhi and 320 kilometres (200 mi) to the southeast of the state capital, Lucknow.
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2 天之前 · Varanasi, also called Benares, southeastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located on the left bank of the Ganges River and is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. By the 2nd millennium BCE it had become a religious, commercial, and industrial center.
Guide to Varanasi, India - Lonely Planet
2024年9月19日 · This holy city is India at its most intense – and magical. Here’s how to get the most out of any visit to Varanasi.
A Guide to the Holy City of Varanasi, India - National Geographic
2016年4月1日 · The rich history of India's Hindu and Buddhist communities adds an extra dimension to a visit to Varanasi, where ancient sites and thriving cultures continue to draw modern-day visitors. For...
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2023年3月20日 · The best places to visit in Varanasi give you the chance to experience the spirituality of India at its most vibrant. Head to the Banaras ghats to watch Hindu devotees wash away their sins in the Ganges River each morning and …
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A first-time guide to Varanasi, India. Sep 19, 2024 • 9 min read. This holy city is India at its most intense – and magical. Here’s how to get the most out of any visit to Varanasi.
Varanasi, India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benares, is regarded as sacred by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, who come to bathe in the holy river.
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2025年1月15日 · Aptly called as the cultural capital of India, Varanasi has provided the right platform for all cultural activities to flourish. Many exponents of dance and music have come from Varanasi. Ravi Shankar, the internationally renowned Sitar maestro and Ustad Bismillah Khan, (the famous Shehnai player) are all sons of the blessed city or have lived ...
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Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Benaras, is the cultural capital of India. Varanasi is a melting pot, where both death and life come together. "Older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, And looks twice as old as all of them put together " - Mark Twain.
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Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, holds a profound place in history, culture, and religion. Situated on the banks of the Ganges River in northern India, it is considered the spiritual heart of Hinduism and a city of …