Top Things to do in Varanasi.
Colourful, bright and spiritual are the top words which you can describe Varanasi for. Mostly it is known as a place for Ghats, temples, and lot other things spiritual, there are also fun things which you can do in Varanasi.
Varanasi is also known as the City of Lights, and also known as Kashi it is a famous place for various shopping sprees and a place of millions of lights, diyas, Jyotis.
So what to do in Varanasi? Are you confused? We give some pointers on the same-
Take a Holy Bath in the Ganga-
Considered one of the Holiest River, a dip in the Ganga should be on your to-do list if you plan to visit Varanasi. Having a Holy Bath is considered to wash off all your sins and attain purification of the soul. The Ganga ghat is easily accessed one and is famous the world over.
Morning boat ride in the Ganga-
This is surely one of the experiences you should not miss. The scintillating morning colours literally paint a beautiful picture on the sky canvas making it one of the most peaceful atmospheres around. The best time to enjoy is from 5am to 8 am and also the best time to capture the perfect photogprah.It usually starts from the Dashashwamedh ghat and ends at Harishchandra ghat.
Just a normal, relaxing stroll around the ghats will calm your senses, and as a traveller it will let in soak in the most of Varanasi. There are some privately owned ones also and they provide beautiful panoramic views of the place around.
It is next to impossible visiting Varanasi and not doing the local shopping. It is normally preferred to do on late afternoon and early evening. The typical things which you will get will be Banarasi Silk saris, jewellery, Bangles, stone work, idols of Hindu and Buddhist deities. The major shopping places are Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazar,Godowilia.
Do you want to explore the nature or are you a wildlife person? The deer park is one of the most famous ones in Varanasi and it also has a variety of birds staying here. It was established in the time period of the ruler and tourists often visit here after taking a detour from the ghats.
Try the authentic Bhang from Varanasi-
If you have been to Varanasi and did not try the authentic Bhang, you sure are missing something very important. However try taking it from the authorized Government shops and the ones which are made from milk.
The must try street food-
Varanasi streets are adorned with some of the most authentic street foods and you will surely enjoy having a taste of it. Some of the most preferred ones are Lavang Latika,rabdi,kesar doodh and also the betel leaf.
If you have a penchant for everything old and relics and the history then you should do visit the Ram nagar fort. It is one of the most ancient forts in Varanasi, and is famed for its famed architecture. The current king still resides in the fort and that part is inaccessible to the tourists.