Varanasi has much to offer to foreigners and tourist.....thats why its always flooded with people across the globe

I am enlisting some of the interesting things about varanasi and particularly the ones which should be in the itinerary of a traveler.
(1) The City of Varanasi is also also known as BABA Nagri because of the famous temple of BABA VISHWANTH and presently its the month of holy SAWAN do u can see Varanasi fully flooded with kanwarias. The Old temple is nearby however a new tample has been built near to the old one by which is made up of gold and this new temple was built in 17th century.

(2) If you visit the banks during evening, you would find a lot of beautifully lit oil lamps used for ritual activities. These lamps would weigh almost five kilograms and people would handle it as if it’s a mere toy. The whole ceremony with glittering oil lamps when the whole surrounding area has become dark would be beautiful. The best way to enjoy this ceremony is to watch it from the Dashashwamedh ghat. The sound of chats, aroma of flowers and other aromatic elements used would be a new experience for all. This ceremony starts at 6:45 PM and is carried out for 45 minutes every day.

(3) A boat ride on the river in dawn is the first thing that you should do in Varanasi. You can find a lot of ritual activities happening on the banks of the river. Ghat is the place where the river can be accessed easily from the banks. Staircases are built in the Ghats for people to reach the river with ease. Each ghat has a mythological power. There is a ghat for curing leprosy, for honoring late relatives and so on. The best time to take this boat ride is either in the morning before 8:30 AM or during sunset.

(4) Hindus consider bathing in Ganges would remove their sins and give them a place in heaven. You need not believe that or even think about it. It is slow running water which is cool and refreshing. There are 84 ghats in the city and almost all ghats would be busy with people. Choose the least busy ghat and have a dip. The cool water and refreshing air would do magic to your mood.

(5) Now coming to your stay at varanasi. If you are looking for budgeted and also want to socialize among the other traveler/backpackers then i think hostels are best choice. You can get hostels which generally offer dormitories but they are having good sanitary and cleanliness and the price range is from 200 inr to 400 inr. With top of the list are STOPS Hostel, Zostel, RoadHouse Hostel, Blox Hostel and also there many others....depending upon your choice.