How often do you feel like travelling to a location that provides you inner peace and even exudes positive vibes? Well, most probably it is almost each month. But sadly, we can’t take out so much time out. The hustle and bustle of daily urban life at times drains out all our energy. It is then that we seek solace in a sojourn.
Luckily, we Indians are blessed with natural delights and religious places in every nook and corner. And if there is one place where you shall feel calm while watching the sun rise, happy while paying homage, serene by the side of the River Ganges, energised while performing devotional rituals, and sign off the day with a placid sunset – then that place is Benaras or Varanasi. This city is everything that you may think of — colours, life, religion, spirituality, and even cultural heritage (not to mention delectable cuisine and world-class handloom and handicrafts. So, this year when you are thinking of taking some time off and go for a devotional journey, we would suggest you that you drive to Varanasi from Delhi.
As you are undertaking one of the best trips of your life, do stopover at the best places to visit between Delhi to Varanasi listed here:
One of the most amazing places that comes on your way while you travel towards Varanasi is Vrindavan. Dipped in cultural heritage and full of simplicity, this town has a special aura in itself. Stay here for some hours to enjoy the rustic Indian town and even devour the scrumptious cuisine.
As you are driving from Delhi, you are sure to reach Agra on your way. Stop at the famous monument of the world, Taj Mahal, and click some enticing pictures over here. You can also enjoy a stroll at the markets in Agra and taste their cuisine before you move ahead.
Stopping at Lucknow in between your journey would be the best decision you could take. This town is known for its political importance and also some of the famous monuments like the Jama Masjid and the Lucknow University and of course the enticing food and textiles. You can enjoy all these for a few hours before steering your car away from this location.
When you commenced your road trips from Delhi to Varanasi, did you think the journey itself would be so fruitful? Now just imagine the experience you would have when you actually visit this enriching and devotional city of the country. And to add into your experience, don’t forget to visit all these locations that we have listed below when you are at Varanasi.
You would have definitely heard about this new temple complex built in Varanasi in the Banaras Hindu University. The oldest Vishwanath Temple is one of these seven revered ones and is considered as one of the most iconic temples and one of the most popular tourist destinations of this town. Visit this temple during your stay to attend the morning and evening aarti scheduled here.
You just couldn’t imagine visiting Varanasi and returning from there without paying homage to the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple in this town. It is considered to be one of the top attractions of the place. This temple is around 3500 years old and consists of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and prominent Shivlinga. So, you can imagine the rush of devotees you would see when you visit this temple. And do you know what is the most important feature of this temple? It is actually covered in gold in most of its parts. And some people also believe that when you visit this temple, you get your soul cleansed from all sins instantly.
An epitome and symbol of feminism, this temple is especially dedicated to the female goddess Durga. The deity here is believed to have appeared by divine grace. And what’s more, it was also established by a woman – Queen Bhabani of Natore. Apart from this, you’ll see lots of monkeys during the daytime at this place and that is why it is also called a monkey temple.
If you really want to see the most iconic places to visit in and around Varanasi, then don’t miss driving to the Dashashwamedh Ghat. This is one of the oldest ghats of Varanasi and probably the one which you always see in the movies featuring the River Ganges. They say when you take a dip in the water near this ghat, you actually purify your soul from all the sins. That is why the rush of devotees and believers at this ghat is truly incredible throughout the year.
This Ghat is actually very prominent in this town because it is also a famous cremation centre of the city. They say that all the devotees who died in this pious and religious town are buried here and attain their salvation.
Having an exclusive architectural importance of authentic Tibetan style, this temple is more of a tourist destination than a religious place. Lots of tourists visit this town to marvel at its unique architectural feature, and yes, you should pay homage here as well.
With the help of a car rental from Delhi, you can easily visit all these prominent temples of Varanasi and even explore the town up close and personal. And if you feel anything is left unexplored, and then do visit the Tulsi Manasa Temple where saint Tulsidas wrote his great verses, the very beautiful Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, the exclusive Ramnagar Fort, and the intriguing GyanVapi Well.
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