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Among the major tourist attractions in Varanasi are the Ganga Ghats which constitute the main center of rituals and religious activities. Among the prominent temples in Varanasi are the Durga temple, Sankat Mochan temple, Vishwanath temple, Tulsi Manas temple and Bharat Mata temple. Of these, the Bharat Mata Temple contains a huge relief map of the Indian subcontinent and Tibetan plateau. Also prominent among the places to see in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is the Alamgir Mosque, which showcases a fine blend of Hindu and Mughal styles of architecture. Some other tourist attractions in Varanasi which are worth visit include the Benaras Hindu University (BHU), the Archaeological Museum at Sarnath which houses the National emblem of India and the Ashokan pillar, Bharat Kala Bhavan and the Buddhist Stupas and temples at Sarnath. It is 305 Kms far from Lucknow. |
