Varanasi, India

Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, believed to be roughly an exciting 3,000 years old. With its grandeur age, scenery and sacred occurrences, it’s no wonder this area has a constant climb in occupants and is continuous in attracting tourists.

Varanasi is considered to be holy by many religions, including Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. With this reputation to live up to, Varanasi holds many essential religious and cultural celebrations and has been noted as a main religious and cultural centre in northern India for many years. The people of Varanasi are held close together, weaving a tightly knitted community welcoming all to take part in it.

Varanasi is exceedingly in touch with its inspirational and creative outlets, being home to many established poets, writers, artists, and musicians. Just walking down the streets, you’ll be sure to find yourself moved by the imaginative sources intertwined throughout the city.

Many people find themselves in an entirely different state of mind after visiting Varanasi, and cannot describe the spiritual connections they’ve felt after seeing Sarnath; the place Gautama Budhha gave his first ever sermon.

Education is another important aspect of Varanasi, and because of the unity of teaching, religion and beauty, Varanasi is often called “the city of learning”, “the holy city of India”, and of course, “the city of lights.”

Travel to Varanasi, and surround yourself with this family oriented city, brimming with deep cultural roots and touching motivational stories.