Food,Culture,Language:
Food:
Delicious dishes are available in Varanasi which caters to the tastes of all kinds of tourists. A tourist visiting Varanasi and looking for what / where to eat in Varanasi should try the tasty and spicy North Indian delicacies that Varanasi has to offer. Again one can also try out Indian, Chinese, Italian, Continental and South Indian foods at Varanasi. Varanasi also offers a variety of Byzantine food joints. Sweets and "chatpate" snacks of various types are very famous in Varanasi. A tourist who is wandering about what / where to eat in Varanasi should taste the "Kulfis" and "chats" in Varanasi. One special delicacy of Varanasi is "paapri-chat". It is prepared with a spicy flavor of ginger and yoghurt which pampers the taste buds of the tourists.
It is the Varanasi "Langda aam' and "Benarasi paan" which deserve special mention regarding the delicacies of Varanasi. In Varanasi one will find a variety of mangoes. Some aromatic essence such as rose and "supari' are often added to the "Benarasi Paan". This is done to increase its taste. Again the people of Varanasi are noted for chewing this "paan" as it adds to their cultural identity.
Culture:
The art and culture of Varanasi is unique. It is the rich cultural tradition of Varanasi that makes it the cultural capital of India. A combination of archaeology, mythology, geography, art and history makes Varanasi a great center of Indian culture. Though Varanasi is associated mainly with Hinduism and Buddhism but one can find glimpse of many religious beliefs, types of worship and religious institutions at Varanasi. It is amazing to see the primitive worship cults being practiced at Varanasi.
Varanasi presents a complete museum of Indian art and culture. At Varanasi one can feel the changing patterns and movements in course of history. It has a rich and unique style of art forms and folk art. For centuries, Varanasi has produced master craftsmen and earned name and fame for its beautiful Sarees, handicrafts, textiles, toys, ornaments, metal work, clay and woodwork and other crafts.
Language:
The main languages spoken here are Hindi, English, Awadhi and a few local dialects.
Where to stay:
Best Western Kashika Varanasi
Hotel Clarks Varanasi
Hindustan International Varanasi
Hotel India Varanasi
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Pallavi International Varanasi
Hotel Pradeep Varanasi
Hotel Radisson Varanasi
Taj Ganges Varanasi |
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Helpline:
Name: Asst Exice Commissioner
Address: Se Commissioner Collectrat Compound, Varanasi - 221001 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2505355,
Name: Bhelpur Police Station
Address: Bhelpur, Varanasi - 221010 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2451616,
Name: Joint Director Prosecution
Address: Orderly Bazar, Varanasi - 221002 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2508072,
Name: Police
Address: Mandaudih, Varanasi - 221103 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2370018,
Name: Police
Address: Mirza Murad, Varanasi - 221307 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2637225,
Name: Police
Address: Sheopur, Varanasi - 221003 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2282030
Name: Airport Director Aai
Address: Babatpur, Varanasi - 221006 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2623302 , 2623304,
Name: Airport Security
Address: Varanasi - 221001 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2622546,
Name: Airport Terminal Manager
Address: Varanasi - 221001 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2622060,
Name: Babatpur Airport
Address: Babatpur, Varanasi - 221006 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2622081,
Name: Jet Airways Airport
Address: Babatpur Airport, Babatpur, Varanasi - 221006 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2622795 , 2622796
Name: Resrvatiion Office Iind Class
Address: Northen Railway, Contonment, Varanasi - 221002 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2203520,
Name: Railway Enquiry
Address: Varanasi - 221001 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2504131 , 2504031,
Name: North Eastern Railway
Address: S-17/330 E, Maldahiya, Varanasi - 221001 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2205427,
Name: Railway Station
Address: Contonment, Varanasi - 221002 -
Phone: +(91)-(542)-2509765 , 2502719 |