The journey of Wanderer's Ink commenced from the northern end of India, Jammu and Kashmir. Having wandered through snow covered mountains and beautiful lakes, the wanderer moved to Ujjain-the city blesses with the very own grace of Mahadeva (Lord Shiva). This time, the trail has reached to the most popular holy destination of India. Welcome to the land of Banarasi Paan, the land of Banarasi Sarees and the land of holy river Ganges, welcome to Varanasi.
Ramnagar Fort was the prime attraction in the city. The monument dates back to hundreds of years and is a classical representation of architecture. Located on the banks of river Ganges, the fort has a door which leads to staircases ending right into the river. The beautiful view of the skyline above the Ganges from the fort is a real beauty to witness.
The holiness of the city is majorly derived from the serenity added by the holy river Ganges. The mighty river flows through the entire city and has several banks which serve as spots for the people to take baths and enjoy boat rides. The two popular locations along the banks of Ganges are Dashashwmedha Ghat and Assi Ghat. And the lemon tea served at Assi Ghat adds to the charm of the spot.
Moving on further into the city, we reached Sarnath city, which is located at a distance of about 13 kms from Varanasi. The centre of attraction there is the Buddha temple, a place of total peace and serenity. The temple has a lush green lawn for little hangouts and a whoppingly large area with complete peace. Buddha's Dharm Chakra Pravartana scheme is depicted outside the temple by the means of a statue showing Buddha and his disciples practicing the position.
In close vicinity of Buddha temple, one can find a bunch of monasteries and stupas. Dhamek stupa and the Chaukhandi stupa are the most popular ones in the place. The two large stupas stand tall in the middle of lush green lawns which makes them stand out and look like really beautiful monuments.
Sarnath city is majorly known as the Sarnath capital, which has been the national emblem of India ever since. The Indian national emblem is formed by four lions in standing position with a special wheel, called the Ashok Chakra, with 24 spokes at the bottom of their feet. Standing tall in the middle of Sarnath city is an 80 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha made by a little more than 800 hundred stones. This is where Buddha performed his first Dharma Chakra and Buddhist Sangha came into existence.
Moving on, something that could take you by surprise is the centre of technical advancement located in a city which is generally considered to be of ancient importance. The Indian Railways has housed their largest workshop here in Varanasi in the name of Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW). This is where diesel engines for Indian Railways are manufactured and assembled. The vastness of the area is a joy to walk around and a deep ocean of technical knowledge.
Well, that concludes the journey to the holy city of Varanasi. For more such experiences, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+. Got some travel story of your own? Share it with us and we will share it with the world. Let your travel stories speak out and help others have a great travel experience.
Ramnagar Fort was the prime attraction in the city. The monument dates back to hundreds of years and is a classical representation of architecture. Located on the banks of river Ganges, the fort has a door which leads to staircases ending right into the river. The beautiful view of the skyline above the Ganges from the fort is a real beauty to witness.
The holiness of the city is majorly derived from the serenity added by the holy river Ganges. The mighty river flows through the entire city and has several banks which serve as spots for the people to take baths and enjoy boat rides. The two popular locations along the banks of Ganges are Dashashwmedha Ghat and Assi Ghat. And the lemon tea served at Assi Ghat adds to the charm of the spot.
Moving on further into the city, we reached Sarnath city, which is located at a distance of about 13 kms from Varanasi. The centre of attraction there is the Buddha temple, a place of total peace and serenity. The temple has a lush green lawn for little hangouts and a whoppingly large area with complete peace. Buddha's Dharm Chakra Pravartana scheme is depicted outside the temple by the means of a statue showing Buddha and his disciples practicing the position.
In close vicinity of Buddha temple, one can find a bunch of monasteries and stupas. Dhamek stupa and the Chaukhandi stupa are the most popular ones in the place. The two large stupas stand tall in the middle of lush green lawns which makes them stand out and look like really beautiful monuments.
Sarnath city is majorly known as the Sarnath capital, which has been the national emblem of India ever since. The Indian national emblem is formed by four lions in standing position with a special wheel, called the Ashok Chakra, with 24 spokes at the bottom of their feet. Standing tall in the middle of Sarnath city is an 80 feet tall statue of Lord Buddha made by a little more than 800 hundred stones. This is where Buddha performed his first Dharma Chakra and Buddhist Sangha came into existence.
Moving on, something that could take you by surprise is the centre of technical advancement located in a city which is generally considered to be of ancient importance. The Indian Railways has housed their largest workshop here in Varanasi in the name of Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW). This is where diesel engines for Indian Railways are manufactured and assembled. The vastness of the area is a joy to walk around and a deep ocean of technical knowledge.
Well, that concludes the journey to the holy city of Varanasi. For more such experiences, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+. Got some travel story of your own? Share it with us and we will share it with the world. Let your travel stories speak out and help others have a great travel experience.
