Varanasi, also known as Banaras and Kashi, is a
district of Uttar Pradesh. The city of Varanasi is based on the banks of the
Holy River Ganges. Tourist Places Near
Varanasi and attractions around Varanasi and sightseeing can be done by auto or
a Taxi.
Sarnath : Sarnath is 10 kms north of Varanasi.
Sarnath is one of the three holiest sites for Buddhists. Buddha delivered his
first sermon from this place in 528 BC. There are many temples here, where
Buddhism is the dominant religious philosophy. Tibetans, the Chinese, the
Japanese, the Burmese and the Thai have set up centers of learning, monasteries
and temples. The Ashokan Pillar here used to be crowned by a capital that had
four lions with their backs to each other looking out in the four cardinal
directions. You can get to Sarnath by bus, auto rickshaw or taxi, and can stay
at hotels and the monasteries.
Chunar Fort (U.P):
Chunar, 40 kms from Varanasi is
an ancient town located in Mirzapur District of Uttar Pradesh state,
India.There is a old fort in this town. Chunar, is famed for its polished
sandstone. It has a fort on the northern spur of the Kaimur Hills. Chunar village is spread on the banks of the
river and has shops, mainly dealing in the Chunar sandstone. Chunar is
connected to Varanasi by a bus service.
Jaunpur, founded in 1360 by Feroz Shah Tughlaq is a dusty
small town 58 kms from Varanasi. Its most distinguishing feature is the 16th
century Akbari Bridge. A large sculpture of a lion and an elephant at one end
of the bridge mark a milestone from which distances were measured. The Old
Shahi Fort, north of the river, is a quadrangular complex which is now in
ruins. Among the structures that remain is the oldest mosque of Jaunpur and a
Turkish hammam. Just 400 metres away from the fort is the Atala Mosque built in
1408 on the ruins of the Atala Devi temple. About 5 kms from the Jami Masjid is
the Lal Darwaza Masjid. It is a much smaller mosque, built probably as a
private prayer chapel attached to a palace.
Allahabad(U.P): Allahabad, is one of the oldest and
largest city of Uttar Pradesh’. Allahabad is a city with dimensions. In olden
days it was known as Prayag Raj. Allahabad finds mention in the oldest Indian
holy scriptures such as the Vedas, and also holy epics, Ramayana and
Mahabharata.
Rohtas in the state of Bihar is a Destination of
Pride: The famous tourist places which are the charm of Rohtas also known as
Sasaram include Rohtasgarh Fort, which is famous for Mughal architecture,
Tarachandi, has a beautiful temple. Sasaram has a exquisite tomb of Sher Shah
Suri.
Bodh Gaya(Bihar): Bodh Gaya is a religious site and
place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya in the
Indian state of Bihar. It is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have
obtained Enlightenment (Bodhimandala) under a tree which became famous and was
known as the Bodhi Tree.
Patna Bihar(Bihar) - Formerly known as Patliputra,
today famous as Patna was a city in ancient period and today is one of the
busiest city. Patna is capital city of Bihar. Patna is famous for its
historical glory and political fortunes. It is one of the oldest cities of the
world and has a dominating position throughout the Indian history. Patna is
also based on the southern banks of The Holy River Ganges.
Rajgir (Bihar):
Rajgir is a city in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. The
city of Rajgir was once the capital of the kingdom of Magadha, also known as
the Mauryan Empire. Its date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to
about 1000 BC have been found in the city. This area is notable for Buddhism
and Jainism. It is one of the favorite places for Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. Visit at http://www.indiatripmaker.com/
