Varanasi, India

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About Varanasi

The spiritual capital of the country, Varanasi, also known as Benaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the holy River Ganges. It is the holiest of the Sapta Puri, or seven sacred cities, of both Hinduism and Jainism, and it also played a pivotal role in the development of Buddhism.

Sarnath

A short drive outside the city, Sarnath is the place where Gautam Buddha gave his first discourse after attaining enlightenment. T... gold-more-icon

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Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, Varanasi is one of the oldest, continuously inhabited cities in the world and... gold-more-icon

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