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Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary Beautiful Place Near Vanarasi

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Chandraprabha sanctuary is situated to the Southeast of Varanasi which is about 55 km from the city. The most convenient way to reach the Chandraprabha sanctuary is by hiring a taxi and driving down. The journey takes approximately two hour. These forests nestle within them the Rajdari and Devdari waterfalls. A beautiful secluded place for a relaxed outing or a picnic. The Chandraprabha sanctuary was established in May 1957. Asiatic lions were introduced at Chandraprabha in 1958 but finally the plan to put lions was revived in 1993 but sadly not much has happened since then.

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Chunar Fort Heritage Place Near Vanarasi

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The Chunar fort is situated 40 km. from Varanasi. The Chunar fort is located in the Mirzapur district. According to the Puranas the oldest name of Chunar was Charanadri as Lord Vishnu had taken his first step in his Vaman incarnation in the dynasty of Great king Bali.
The historical fort at Chunar is ascribed to one of the greatest warrior – rulers, Sher Shah Suri. Sonwa Mandap, Sun clock and a huge well are some of the attractions inside the fort. In 1531 AD Humayun made an unsuccessful effort to capture this fort but later in 1574AD, Akbar the great captured this fort and since that very time it remained under the Mughals up to 1772AD. In the year 1772AD the East India Company captured the Chunar fort.

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Ramnagar Fort Heritage Place Near Vanarasi

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This 17th-century fort is the home of the former Maharaja of Banaras. The fort is built in red sandstone. The fort lies at a little distance to the south of the Asi Ghat. The Ramnagar fort lies about 14 km. from Varanasi and is situated on the opposite bank of river Ganga.

The fort at Ramnagar houses a museum displaying the Royal collection which includes vintage cars, Royal palkies, an armory of swords and old guns, ivory work and antique clock. The place also has the beautiful Durga Temple and Chhinnamastika Temple.
The Ramnagar fort has a temple and a museum within the grounds and the temple is dedicated to Ved Vyasa, who wrote Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. It looks most impressive from the river, though the decrepit planking of the pontoon bridge you cross to reach it is somewhat of a distraction. Ramnagar is worth a visit during Dussehra when the air is filled with the vibrancy of celebration.

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Allahabad the Holy Place Near Vanarasi

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It is one of the major pilgrimage sites in all of India and is located 135 km west of Varanasi, at the confluence of India’s two most important rivers-the Yamuna and Ganges. The present city was founded in 1575 by the great Mughal ruler Akbar who gave it a name of `Illahabas’. It was he who built a magnificent fort on the banks of the holy Sangam.

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Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary Beautiful Place Near Vanarasi

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It is about 130 km. from Varanasi located on the Uttar Pradesh - Bihar border, Spread over an area of 500 sq. km., the Sanctuary has a veriety of wildlife. Another attraction is Mukha waterfall is a tourist attraction. The wildlife population comprises leopard, blackbuck, chital, chinkara, ratel and peafowl.

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Vindhyachalthe Holy Place Near Vanarasi

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It is located about 90 Kms from Varanasi. Vindhyachal is one such peeths or abode of Shakti. The temples of Vindhyavasini Devi, Asthbhuja and Kalikhoh are a must visit here. Vindhyachal is one of most important Shaktipeeths. It is believed that Goddess Durga had established herself here after having killed the demon king Mahishasura. Thus, Goddess Durga is also known by the name of Vindhyavasini in this area. The goddess has also defeated shumbh and nishumbh. Apart from its mythological relevance, it is also known for its beautiful surroundings.

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Kaushambi the Holy Place Near Vanarasi

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It is located 85 Kms from Varanasi, in ancient times it was known as Kosam. This ancient city is ascribed to the Pandav brother of Mahabharat. The ruin of an old gigantic fort are testimony to the city’s antiquity. Lord Buddha visited Kaushambi in the 6th and 9th year after his enlightenment, giving several sermons and discourses and elevating it to a great centre of Buddhism.

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Sarnath the Holy Place Near Agra

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A major Buddhist centre, Sarnath lies 10 kilometers north east of Varanasi. In around 234 BC, Emperor Ashoka, a great follower of Buddhism, erected a stupa here. Sarnath is a place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment or as the Buddhist say set the ‘wheel of dharma’ or law rolling. Today Sarnath is considered as one of the best places to buy antiques from the Ashoka period to the 12th century. On the day before his death Buddha included Sarnath along with Lumbini, Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar as the four places he thought to be sacred to his followers. It makes Sarnath one of the most venerated Buddhist places. Besides Buddhism, Sarnath is also connected with Jainism.
Between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, several Buddhist structures were built here in Sarnath. Most of the Sarnath’s monuments are set in large gardens making it quite pleasant for a visitor to spend some time here.

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