Varanasi City Information

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Housing -

1-Bedroom Flat in Downtown Area	INR 6,000-INR7000(Estimated Cost)
1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Center	INR 4000-INR 5000(Estimated Cost)

Medical Facilities-Varanasi

The city of Varanasi has seen a lot of growth and development in the department of healthcare. With time the medical infrastructure of the city has seen tremendous progress. From privately-owned multi-specialty hospitals to medical centers, the government has initiated several facilities to provide the best medical services at cost-effective rates. The medical facilities are worth-catering to the people living in and around Varanasi. ­

Tourist Attractions in Varanasi

Banaras or Kashi is a magnet for anxious travelers, knowledge seekers, and devotees from different parts of the world. The city is spiritually enlightening, and its old ghats and narrow lanes still give you a glimpse of centuries-old customs, traditions, and culture. The alive fragrance of incense, the temple bells, chants, and the irresistible smell of street food, arouse curiosity in you to navigate around the city and capture every moment that keeps you occupied and fascinated.

Here below are mentioned a few of the worth-beholding sights during your trip to Varanasi. Have a look below!

1. Ghats & the River Ganges- The ghats have a massive relevance for Hindus. The eastern side of the sacred River Ganga serves as a protected reserve for turtle breeding. The western side surrounds the continuous stretch of 84 ghats. The Hindus consider it very encouraging to die in Banaras, so some ghats are burning ghats that observe over 200 funerals every day. From north to south, you may stumble upon many famous ghats like the Panchganga Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Narad Ghat, Hanuman Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Assi Ghat, and many more that see cremations in full view.
2. Ancient Alleys- For a quintessential experience of Varanasi, walk through the streets and narrow roads, presents before you shrines, street food stalls, businesses, cows, shops, and funerals heading towards the river.
3. Alaknanda Cruise- It operates twice a day, morning and evening, and covers the Raj Ghat in the north and the Assi Ghat in the south. This luxurious ride may cost around INR 750 per person.
4. Festivals & Events- Among the significant occasions are the Maha Shivratri and Buddha Purnima. Some other extraordinary sights are the Dev Dipawali festival, Ganga Mahotsav festivals, the world's oldest Ramlila performance at Ramnagar, Dhrupad Mela festival at Tulsi Ghat, and the live classical music and dance-all please your senses.

Not to Be Missed: Among the unusual attractions while taking a walking tour of the city are bazaars presenting a view of the Ayurvedic herb market, Yoga training centers, a community of boatmen, artisans, a flower market, and Juna Akhra to get a glimpse of naked sadhus.

Religious Attractions

1. Gauri Mata Temple- It is customary to visit the temple before you leave Banaras. The deity happens to be Lord Kashi Vishwanath's sister and gets happy when you offer seashells to her.
2. Kaal Bhairav Temple- Kaal Bhairav, or the dreaded form of Lord Shiva, gets worshiped here.
3. Nepali Hindu Temple- It is a small shrine. Its edifice has Nepali-like architecture.
4. Sankat Mochan Temple- The premise of the temple is home to several monkeys. The security is very tight here. You cannot take any mobile or gadgets inside. You may find the scores of pilgrims coming here every Tuesday and Saturday to offer their reverence to Lord Hanuman.
5. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple- The temple has a fascinating past. The then Mughal emperors might have destroyed its buildings several times, but the brave Hindu kings ensured to reconstruct it repeatedly.
6. Alamgir Mosque- It is a perfect place to enjoy the bird's eye view of Varanasi.

Other Tourist Spots Include:

• Banaras Hindu University- Referred to as the Oxford of the East, this renowned university's formation dates back to the days of the Indian freedom struggle. It houses 124 departments, and this makes it Asia's largest residential university. Some other university attractions include a white-marbled Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan, and a museum of Art and Archaeology.
• Kirti Gallery- If you are a real connoisseur of art, this place is worth visiting.
• Ramnagar Fort- It is a Mughal-style structure established in 1750 and is located just opposite Tulsi Ghat.

Note: After watching the above-mentioned fantastic sight, you still have some time left plan a visit to the Chunar Fort and Man Mandir Observatory.

Excursion Trips From Varanasi

• Sarnath- How about taking 30 minutes to drive from Varanasi to Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his first lecture? Unlike Banaras, this place is peaceful and shows the ruins of Buddhist stupas and grassy gardens.
• Village Tours- You can also plan a visit to well-known weaver villages like Sarai Mohana, Ayodhyapur, and Kotwa.

Things to Buy in Varanasi

The city of Varanasi lures many tourists from different parts of the world. Its natural beauty and serene atmosphere, along with a variety of reasonably-priced local and international items, make it even more attractive and creamy for the traveler's eye. Some of the best-selling things that you can buy as souvenirs for your loved ones include:

1. Banarasi Silk Saree- The Thateri Bazaar is famous for offering a diverse range of Banarasi silk sarees. Their tremendous shades and prints are undoubtedly going to confuse you.
2. Crystal & Stone Shiva Linga- It is prevalent to find items as a token of the tribute of love and respect towards Lord Shiva, being a city thoroughly dedicated to him. However, the best you can purchase from Vishwanath Gali, where countless crystal and stone Shivlings are readily available.
3. Wooden Toys- Explore the city's Khojwa area to buy a variety of alluring wooden items and toys.
4. Indian Literature Books- For avid readers of Indic literature, Varanasi's city offers innumerable books written and published by Indian writers. These books give you an insight into the ideology of Hinduism, Jainism, and mythologies concerning the same.
5. Gulabi Minakari- Buy some fantastic keepsakes that have embellishments done with Gulabi Meenakari art form by paying a visit to the Gai Ghat.
6. Ramnani Cloth- Kashi or Banaras, a spiritual city, presents an array of yellow, white, or orange-colored clothes with Om or Ram Nam written on it. You can walk through the ghats to buy stole, scarfs, or Kurtis as a reminder to Varanasi, India's spiritual destination.
7. Pickles- The well-known Kachori Gali of the city is a perfect place to buy Aloo Ka Papad, Baans Ka Murabba, Bharwan Mirchi Achaar, and exclusive varieties of pickles and Aachar for your friends and family.
8. Flute- There are plenty of local markets to buy unique flutes of different shapes and sizes. Varanasi has been a legendary place of some renowned singers and musicians, and to name a few are Girija Devi, Ravi Shankar, and so on. Either you can purchase this musical instrument from Thatheri Bazaar or street vendors.
9. Sweets-The city of Varanasi is a heaven for sweet lovers. Among the famous varieties of sweets are Lal Pedha or Red Pedha, easy to buy near the Hanuman Temple and Kachori Gali.

For a perfect taste of Banaras artistic and divine grandeur, buy Stone-Carved Curios, Bangles, Rudraksha Mala, and Glass Beads.

Education in Varanasi

The city of Banaras is a perfect place to grab high-quality education in your child's former years of growth. Further, this helps your child get a job based on their mettle within or outside the city. Varanasi, best considered as the "Sarva Vidya Ki Rajdhani." It has a reputation of being a capital of knowledge, learning, and a great center of education. Once established by Annie Besant, the Central Hindu School belongs to the 19th century, and now known as the prestigious Banaras Hindu University, has recognition worldwide.

Schooling

From UP Board Schools to CBSE Schools to ISCE Schools and government schools-the city of Varanasi gives you innumerable options to send your child to receive interim education, based on your affordability.

Colleges/Institutes

For ages, people from different parts of the world have preferred coming to Banaras to learn astrology, modern sciences, Sanskrit, social science, and philosophy.

From popular arts colleges to commerce colleges to science colleges to medical colleges to Romania Arabic college, and management and engineering colleges to famous institutes of vegetable research, handloom technology, pharmacy to training centers to the National School of Drama-the city of Varanasi has the best educational opportunities that a child requires.

Universities

Some eminent institutes include Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Central Institutes of Higher Tibetan Studies, etc.

In this way, the city manages to become an ideal education hub for students.

Work Opportunities-Varanasi

Many top-level corporate houses and multinational companies give jobs to the students. He or she may get special leverage for completing education from BHU.

Pros and Cons:

If you are coming to Varanasi for the first time and are entirely unaware of the benefits and problems, you may have to face. Then you must go through these points, including

Advantages	Disadvantages
Great Sightseeing places are worth your visit.	Currency Problem.
A lot of foreign tourists come to the city.	Water-logging.
A superb place to know the Indian culture and history.	Pit-holes.
Business hub for Sarees & Local Markets	Untidy roads with dirty smells.
	Language Problem.
	Cleanliness management is the worst.

Inevitable Moving Tips For Varanasi

Whether your relocation to the city includes a personal interest or professional reason, you must remember few points so that you won't have any regrets. Here they are...

1. If you are relocating half-hearted, then it tends to skip out on necessary things. These may include where you would stay, or your children would study, etc.
2. For a smooth move ahead, you can also talk to some friends and family about their experience of visiting the city. Do not forget to ask for necessary suggestions must for a hassle-free experience.
3. You can also go through the information about Varanasi city, as available on the internet. Else to get its culture's vibes from your close quarters, plan a tour to the city before your relocation. It will give you a first-hand experience of the city and help clear all your doubts.
4. Every move is a happy move when you have a set budget for that. Similarly, before relocating to the city, manages your finances carefully to have enough funds during your stay in the city.
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