7 reasons why Varanasi should be on your travel list

Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The city is atleast 3,000 years old.

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The city is famous for its food especially breakfast and tea (chai).

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Varanasi is known for its majestic view of the Ganga river especially during sunrise.

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Ganga aarti in Varanasi is unmissable.

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Varanasi holds religious importance not only for Hindus but also for Jains and Buddhists.

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Other popular places like Sarnath, Bodhgaya, etc are not too far from Varanasi.

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Experience the history by walking in the narrow alleys of Varanasi or taking a boat ride.

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Varanasi is a large city in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The city recorded a population of around 1.2 million during the 2011 census.

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Beautiful mountain peaks of Uttarakhand Himalayas

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