Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites.

Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Taxi for sightseeing in Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.

Assi Ghat

It is one of the biggest ghats of Varanasi and most popular one.

Dasaswamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat is a main ghat in Varanasi located on the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh.

Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat, the main burning ghat, is the most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated.

The city boasts of some of the world's best riding camels and is aptly nicknamed 'camel country'. It is also home to one of the world's largest camel research and breeding farms; as well as being known for having its own unique temple dedicated to Karni Mata at Deshnok, called the Rats Temple.

With a long, rich history and heritage and sand dunes just close by, it's not surprising that Varanasi is also called “Camel Country” and it has a lot of eco-friendly getaways to offer.