Varanasi is the city located on the west bank on the Ganga River in India. The city is also called Banaras or Benares. It is scared to Hindus and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. It was a religious and cultural center in northern India for thousands of years. The city is a pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.

It is the site of 3 public universities such as the Baranas Hindu University, which includes Institute of Medical Sciences and Institute of Technology. Other universities are Sampurnanand Sanskirt University and Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University.

Sites to See in Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

This temple is one of the popular Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated on the bank of Ganges River and the Golden Temple. The temple has a small well and it is called the wisdom well or Jnana Vapi.

Banaras Hindu University

This premier Central University is the world class educational institution situated in Varnasi, India. The institution has 128 teaching departments and the largest residential university of Asia. Visitors can also visit the Bharat Kala Bhavana, a museum of Archeology and Art inside the university.

It has a large number of specialized research centers, 7 centers of advanced studies and 10 departments under the special assistance program. It teaches a wide range of subjects pertaining to all branches of social science, humanities, performing arts, fine arts, science, medicine and technology.

Nepali Hindu Temple

This small golden temple was built with the influence of Nepali architecture. It is situated near the Lalita Ghat.

List of Hotels in Varanasi

Best Western Kashika

This hotel is conveniently situated within pleasant and quite surroundings and formerly called Hotel Ideal Tops. The hotel is 18 kilometers away from the airport and 2 kilometers away from the bus station and railway station. It offers about 40 double rooms providing all the basic services and amenities perfect for business and leisure travelers. It also offers extensive banquet and conference to conduct your meetings.

Conference facilities include audio-visual equipment and secretarial service is available. There is also a well-equipped business center with scanner, copier, printer and high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities and services include florist maid service, 24-hour room service, wake-up service, airport shuttle as well as safety deposit box and travel desk. It is located at The Mall, Cantonment Varanasi.

Hotel Pradeep

This hotel is situated in the heart of Varanasi and 3 minutes walk from Kashi Vishvanath Temples. It is also situated near to important spots and places of tourist interest. It offers about 45 beautifully appointed air-conditioned guestrooms with mini-bar, hot and cold running water, direct dial telephone and color television with premium channels.

Amenities include travel desk service, laundry facilities and conference facilities and business center along with car service and 24-hour room service. The complete address of this hotel is C-25 153 Jagatganj, Varanasi.

Hotel Radisson

This hotel is situated close to the Cantonment and major shopping areas within 7 kilometers vicinity. The hotel offer 117 stylishly decorated guestrooms for a memorable and comfortable stay. All guestrooms have tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, large work desk and iron with ironing board.

Featured amenities are an on-site health club, gift shop, laundry facility and facilities for the disabled as well as 24-hour room service and an outdoor swimming pool. They are also in The Mall, Cantoment, Varanasi.