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Tourist attractions in Varanasi
Varanasi is one of the holiest cities for Hindus from all over the world. According to Hindu mythology; when one dies in this city one can get salvation. Varanasi is also called the city of light and there are many religious places strewn all over the city. A dip in the holy river Ganges is always the dream of a devout Hindu when he is at Varanasi. For the tourists there are many attractions like the Benaras Hindu University, Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Ram Nagar Fort and different museums all around the town .
Location
The city of Varanasi is easily accessible for the tourists by air, rail, and road transport services. The nearest airport to Varanasi is Babatpur which is 22 kms from Varanasi There are direct flights which connect to this temple city from Delhi and other major cities of India . Varanasi and Mughal Sarai are the main railway junctions for the city from where it is connected to other cities in India. Tourists can reach Varanasi using the National Highway 2, which incidentally is the main route for Calcutta to Delhi and vice versa.
Nearby Attractions
The attractions for tourists in Varanasi are many and one should never miss to visit the Vishwanath temple. This is the most important temple of Varanasi and is the temple of Lord Shiva. Aurangzeb had demolished the original temple but Rani Ahilyabai later built it. The temple is adorned with 800kgs of gold plating on its towers. The Benaras Hindu University is another major attraction where guests can learn more about Indian art, music, culture and philosophy. The University’s Bharat Kala Bhavan houses many paintings and sculptures from the first century to the fifteenth century. There are also other temples in and around the cities, which the tourists can visit.
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