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Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi

The oldest continuously inhabited city most visitors will ever see.

Quick Answer

What is Varanasi known for? Varanasi sits on the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh and is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The ghats along the river are the centre of daily life — bathing, cremation rites, and the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony all happen within view of each other.

VARANASI

Highlights

  • Dawn boat ride past the ghats
  • Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat
  • Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, 10km away
  • Old-city lanes and silk-weaving workshops

Best Time to Visit

October to March.

Getting There

Direct flights from Delhi; also reachable by overnight train.


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