Varanasi - Varanasi is one of the oldest living city in the world and visited by guests from all over the world for Ganges riverside spiritual experience it offers.

From Hindu Pilgrimage perspective, Varanasi is most significant for Shiva devotees being home to Kashi-Vishwanath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples.

Mir Ghat area is home to Vishalakshi temple which is considered one of the Shakti Peetha temples.

From Buddhist Pilgrimage perspective Sarnath, on the outskirts of Varanasi (12 kms) is most significant as it believed to be the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon.

There are many interesting temples, mosque and even a church in Varanasi that are well visited from the point of view of its regional and architectural significance. For info on these Temples and Ghats click here.

Hindu Pilgrimage Guests to Varanasi either visit as an individual getaway or visit it along with Allahabad (110 kms).

Buddhist Pilgrimage Guests to Varanasi as a part of Buddhist Pilgrimage Itinerariy covering Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Kushinagar, Lumbini alongwith Sarnath near Varanasi.

Allahabad - Allahabad (110 kms from Varanasi and 200 kms from Lucknow) is situated at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers. As Ganges and Yamuna are revered in Hinduism, Allahabad attracts Hindu pilgrims. Allahabad is also the site where Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. 

Kumbha Mela will again be held at Allahabad in the year 2013 (January 27 to February 25).