city
attracts the maximum number of tourists, domestic and
international. Though Varanasi retains its heritage,
the city is moving.New markets, commercial complexes
and modern hotels make it a melting pot of both. The
religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the oldest
living city in India, and one of the world’s most
ancient. It was previously known as Kashi- the city
that illuminates. The present name is derived from the
fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers
Varuna and Asi. At a distance of 12 km from Varanasi
is Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon
after Enlightenment. Here is revealed the eight-fold
path to Nirvana.
By Air The airport is situated 22
km from the city. Varanasi is connected with regular
flights from Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Kathmandu and Calcutta.
By Rail Varanasi is connected to all
major cities and towns in India such as Delhi, Agra,
Lucknow, Patna Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Mumbai. Railway
Station is located in the heart of the city.
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