How many days should I stay in Varanasi?

You need 2 full days so it depends when you arrive in Varanasi, if you arrive on the overnight train and you arrive around 6am then 2 nights will be enough, the same if you leave on an overnight train.

Which is the best month to visit Kashi?

The best time to visit Varanasi is during the winter months (November to February). Although it gets fairly cold during the winters, this is the best time when you can explore the holy city without getting tired. The average low temperature is around 5°C.

Is Varanasi and Kashi same?

Varanasi, also called Benares, Banaras, or Kashi, city, southeastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located on the left bank of the Ganges (Ganga) River and is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism.

What is Ganga arti at Varanasi?

Ganga Arti is one of the most spectacular things to watch at Varanasi. We had earlier seen the Arti at Haridwar. The evening Ganga Arti takes place at Dasaswamedh ghat and Rajendra Prasad Ghat. Morning Arti takes place at Assi Ghat. The evening arti starts at around 6:30 PM and lasts for 45 minutes.

Which is the most famous ghat in Varanasi?

The Dasaswamedh Ghat is the most important and famous one at Varanasi. Obviously, it is the busiest and you will always see a lot of people there taking a holy dip, shaving off their head or doing some puja. The evening Arti is also one of the major attractions of this Ghat.

How did Varanasi get its name?

The name Varanasi came from the two river tributaries of Ganga that border the city. Varuna flows in the northern part and Assi flows in the southern part near the Assi Ghat. Benaras is probably the modified or corrupted version of Varanasi. Some blame it on the colonizers who had changed the name to suit their accent.

Is Benaras a corrupted version of Varanasi?

Benaras is probably the modified or corrupted version of Varanasi. Some blame it on the colonizers who had changed the name to suit their accent. Kashi is believed to be the ‘original ground’ created by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. And there are many more legends, myths and stories spun around the city of light.