Situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, Varanasi is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Hindus.Varanasi, known as the cultural capital of India, offers a unique amalgamation of religion, literature, music, architecture, arts & crafts and Vedic philosophy. Ancient Ghats, Temples and Universities are the points of interesthere. The city experiences hot summers and pleasant winters, and the best time to visit is between October– April, when Dusshera and Diwali are round the corner. Varanasi being a spiritual destination in India boasts of Buddhist Stupas, Hindu and Jain temples. It is the home to Indian National emblem, the Ashoka pillar, archived from the archaeological site of Sarnath. It is a melting pot of different religions and races. The Alamgir Mosque blends the Persian and Indian architecture and offers an exquisite example of two different flavors. The Ghats (riverbanks) is the epicenter of religious activities and rituals. Other points of interest include the Benaras Hindu University (BHU), Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, Bharat Kala Bhavan and the Buddhist Stupas and temples at Sarnath. The Ganga Ghats are prominent places to receive salvation. According to the Hindu mythology, sins can be absolved here by taking dips in the waters of Ganga, also one can liberate the soul from the vicious cycle of life and death, if the funeral is conducted here. There are100 Ghats along the river, the famous ones include Dasaswamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Harischandra Ghat, Kabir Ghat and Assi Ghat. Betel leaves is an important part of their tradition, and they welcome their guests by offering them sugarcoated betel leaves. If your Varanasi vacation is during summers enjoy the sweet 'n' sour Langda Aam (mangoes). The shopping hotspots are Chowk, Gyan Vapi, Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazar, Lahurabir, Dashswamedh Gali and Golghar. Fairs and festivals are symbolic of celebration of life at its best, and in Varanasi, the festive atmosphere never seems to end. Let us take you to Varanasi Tour!