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