NSN Hotels Rooms has various accommodations options throughout the city. You can find a good place to stay based on what you plan to do in the city and also your budget Best Accommodations: Ganges Top Guest House, Hotel Blue Star, NSN Hotels Ganga Monastery.

Varanasi is an ancient city nestled on the banks of river Ganga. The city is extremely religious and most of the things to do here are pertaining to Hindu Religion only. Some of the things that you can try here are boating in river Ganga, take a dip in Ganga, stroll on the riverfront, visit temples, attend Ganga Aarti, shop and eat local delicacies.

Varanasi, Banaras or Kashi is the Spiritual Capital of the world. People from all over India and the World travel to this city to find the meaning of life and death and for centuries this place is strongly connected to the word ‘Moksha’, one word very important to Hindu people. The best time to visit Varanasi is between September and February. Though, monsoon (Saavan) months can be quite crowded but are considered auspicious as per Hindu beliefs. If you wish to be a part of unique rituals and celebrations, you can plan a trip around this time of this year as well.

Varanasi has some really delicious street food options. Some of the shops here have a history of more than 100 years. In Varanasi, you have to try kachori subzi, chena dahi vada, malaiyyo, choora matar, thandai, baati chokha and tamatar chaat. The city is an international tourist destination therefore, there is no dearth of fine dining restaurants that offer international cuisines. Some of the best places to enjoy a cosy dinner are Tadka, The Palate, Shree Shivay, Varuna Restaurant, Sri Annapurna and El Parador.

Varanasi does not have a metro or bus network but the city is well connected by auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, boat and taxi. You can also explore the city on foot and enjoy the old city with its cramped streets. Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the cheapest way to commute in the city.

Varanasi is densely dotted with religious places. Some of the must-visit spots are Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Manikarnika Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Hari Chandra Ghat and Tulsi Manas Mandir.

If you want to take little memories of Varanasi home, you should shop at Vishwanath Lane, Godowilla, Chowk and Thateri Bazar.

There are many places to visit near Varanasi, like Vindhyachal, Chandra Prabha Sanctuary, Chunar Fort and Buddhist and Jain Temples and Ram Nagar Durg Puja.