Things to see and do in Varanasi (Banaras)

Varanasi (Banaras) Uttar Pradesh is the spiritual pocket of India. Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Benaras, is the cultural capital of India. Varanasi is a melting pot, where both death and life come together. The name Varanasi has its origin possibly from the names of the two rivers Varuna and Assi. Unsurprisingly many prominent Indian philosophers, poets, writers, and musicians once resided or reside in Varanasi (Banaras). Kabir, Tulsidas, Munshi Premchandra, Jai Shankar Prasad, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Bismillah Khan, Pandit Ravi Shankar to name a few are all masters of their fields and need no introduction.

Kurukshetra - Holy place of Bhagwad Gita

Kurukshetra- This historic town is where Lord Krishna is believed to have preached the Bhagwad Gita to a hesitant Arjuna on the battle4fields of the Mahabharata. Kurukshetra is a 2 and half hour drive from Delhi along the Grand Trunk (Karna) Road.