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Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the lesser known reserved in the country, yet it possesses a rich flora & fauna. Located at a distance of 70 Kilometers Southeast of Varanasi, it sprawls over 78 sq. km of land in the Chandauli district.
(Read more...)Chunar
Chunar is a small town famous as the culmination point of great mythological legends, historical incidents, modern industrial setups & handicrafts and scenic natural beauty. Situated at a distance of 42 km. from Varanasi in the Vindhya Range and housing the district headquarters of Mirzapur, Chunar is now a popular tourist destination and favored excursion from Varanasi.
(Read more...)Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary located at the borders of Bihar-Uttar Pradesh at Kaimur District is one of india’s lesser known yet comparatively rich reserve in terms of its flora & fauna. The largest sanctuary in the state, it sprawls over 500 sq km. and was set up in 1982.
(Read more...)Kaushambi
Kaushambi is a town famous for witnessing several famous incidents from the life and times of Lord Buddha. A famous Buddhist pilgrimage destination, it was visited by Buddha during the 6th and 9th years after his enlightenment respectively.
(Read more...)Sarnath
Sarnath is known and revered the world over as one of the sacred and prominent Buddhist pilgrimage destination. Located at a distance of around 10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi, Sarnath was graced by the first post –enlightenment sermon of Lord Buddha about 2,500 years ago.
(Read more...)Vindhyachal
Vindhyachal is famous for housing one of the 51 Shaktipeeths in the country. Shaktipeeths are source of power or abode of Goddess Durga symbolizing the female part of power. Situated at the distance of 90 Km from Varanasi, Vindhyachal is a sacred pilgrimage destination for Hindus.
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