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Taj Ganges
Nadesar Palace Grounds
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh - 221002
Telephone No: 0542 - 2503001
Website: www.tajhotels.com
Tariff: Rs. 4200 - 8900

Ganges View
B 1/163
Assi Ghat
Uttar Pradesh - 221005
Telephone No: 0542 - 2313218
Website: www.hotelgangesview.com
Tariff: Rs.

Varanasi Sightseeings: Museums, Local tours, Forts, Monuments, Historical places, Temples, Amusement Parks, Beaches. A complete Varanasi sightseeing guide.

Historical

Ramnagar Fort

Ramnagar Fort, constructed by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 17th century, is a medieval period fort located in the banks of the river Ganges. This was the royal residence of Raja of Banares, also known as Maharaja of Kashi.

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Book Shops

Universal Book Co
D 40/6, Laxmanpura, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2450042

Sanjay Book Centre
K 38/6, Golghar, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2333504

Pilgrims Book House
B 27/98, Nawabgunj Road Near Monkey Temple, Durgakund, Varanasi- 221004
Phone: 0542-2314060, 2312456

National Book Depot
Hydel Road, Dlw, Kakarmutta, Bhikharipur, Varanasi- 221004
Phone: Mobile

Varanasi Shopping Malls: Shop around, get deals, discounts or buy products at a bargain prices.

Shopping

Shopping in VaranasiSilk weaving is perhaps the most popular art of Varanasi and Banarasi silk sarees form an indispensable part of an Indian bride's trousseau. The world-famous gold and silver brocades and richly worked saris are known to have passed on from generations to generations much like family jewels without loosing their charm.

Varanasi Entertainment Centers: Explore and enjoy the traditional Music, theatres, cinema halls, dance, cultural programs and more.

Theaters

Yamuna Picture Palace
K 51/1, Bisheshwarganj, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2441513

Spice Kcm Cineplex
Godowlia, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2412323, 2391010

Saajan Cinema Hall
Vidhyapeeth, Shastri Nagar, Varanasi- 221002
Phone: 0542-2220833, 2360833

Anand Mandir Cinema Hall
Teliabagh, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2203555, 2343555

Varanasi Tour Operators: Like to take a journey around Varanasi, find local tour operators in Varanasi.

Tour Operators

Vishal Tour & Travels
S No-34, Mint House, Varanasi, Nadesar, Varanasi- 221002
Phone: 0542-2502981

Varuna Travels
B 16/20 C, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2455271, 2451968, 2451693

Varuna Travels
D 26/2, Naradghat, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2400497, 2393371, 2451220

Varanasi Travels
52, Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2502582

UP Tourism Office

Varanasi Travel and Tourism Offices: Contact tourist information centers in and around Varanasi.

Tourist Offices

Tourist Office
Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2343744

Tourist Bunglow
Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2342018

Assistant Director
(Tourism), Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2343486

Tourist Information Centre
Railway Station, Cantt., Varanasi- 221001
Phone: 0542-2346370

Varanasi, Indias most sacred city is situated on the West bank of the Ganga. Varanasi is also known as Benaras. Varanasi derives its name from two streams, the Varuna on the North side of the city and the Assi, a small trickled on the south. Varanasi is said to combine all the virtues of all other places of pilgrimage and anyone dying within the area marked by the Panch Kosi road is transported straight to heaven. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists as it was at Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi), Lord Buddha gave his Ist sermon after enlightment.

Find your way through Varanasi by air, train, bus and other modes of transportation. Travel conveniently with the latest information on train timings, flight timings in Varanasi.

By Air

Regular service connects Varanasi with cities as Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Calcutta, Bombay, Bhubaneswar and Katmandu. Varanasi is on several Indian Airlines flights including the popular daily tourist shuttle Delhi/Agra/Khajuraho/Varanasi and back. Sahara Airlines also has flights to Calcutta, Mumbai and Lucknow. Jet Airways operates flights to Delhi and Khajuraho.