Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a holy city of India, is also known by name of Banaras, Kashi or kasi. It is a cultural capital of India, is known for its good quality of silk, Banarsi Paan, Khoya, Banaras Hindu University etc . Varanasi has most pilgrim point for the Hindus. It is situated on the blanks of river Ganga.
Varanasi is the old city, is more than 3000 years old. Varanasi is famous as temple’s city. There are many temples in Varanasi . people can see the temples at every few pace. Durga temple , Sankat Mochan Temple, Bharat Mata temple, Vishwanath temple, Tulsi Manas temple are attractive temple in the Varanasi. Ghyaan Wapi, where temples and mosque both are situated.
Varanasi is a great centre of learning for long long time. There are many universities inVaranasi. Banaras Hindu University(BHU) is the biggest university in Asia, is founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. BHU has two campuses, 3 institutes, 16 faculties, 140 departments, 4 advanced centers and 4 interdisciplinary schools. Nearly 2000 students including research scholars (2500) and foreign students (650) from 34 nations are studying here. Sumpurna NandSankrit Vishvavidyalaya, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth are other famous universities.
Varanasi is the land of leaders such as the famous novelist Munsi Prem Chand, the famous saint-poet Tulsi Das who wrote Ram Charit Manas, the famous Shenai player Ustaad Bismillah Khan ect. The total Population of Varanasi District is 4,860,582, in which 27.2% urban and 72.8% rural population .
Varanasi is also famous for banarsi silke Sarees, is makes by soft silks. Zari embellishments and intricate designs making it very beautiful. It is the most part of every Indian wedding occasion. People can collected these exclusive sarees from several shopping zones such as Chowk, Godoulia, Gyan Vapi, Dashswamedh Gali, Vishwanath Gali, Golghar, Lahurabirand Thatheri Bazar.
There are two Railway stations in city, Varanasi Junction and Kashi Junction. The city has excellent road network that join to Varanasi from other cities. People can reached Varanasi by air easily.
