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India.com
11 hours ago
- India.com
From Holy City To Hidden Hills: Best 5 Monsoon Drives Near Varanasi
The holiest Indian city Varanasi stands out for its deep spirituality and its celebrated Ghats and historical temples as well as its culturally rich atmosphere. Through the religious observances and commercial activity of Varanasi exists a wide array of scenic journeys that make perfect exploration opportunities during monsoon season. The rainy season transforms the landscapes into a green paradise that produces invigorating air so it becomes an excellent time for traveling by car. A selection of the best scenic road trips available near Varanasi exists for visitors during monsoon season. 1. Sarnath Spiritual and historical visitors should include Sarnath as a primary stop because it rests at a distance of just 13 kilometers from Varanasi. At Sarnath Lord Buddha proclaimed his first teaching following enlightenment to people who come to see the well-known Dhamek Stupa alongside various ancient stupas and monasteries. The peaceful nature at Sarnath creates a tranquil oasis that allows visitors to escape the noisy city environment. Due to the monsoon season the lush surroundings become vibrant as fields burst forth with greenery. The journey consists of a brief drive that passes through fields drooped by rain and passes several small villages. 2. Chunar Fort Chunar Fort sits on the banks of the River Ganga at a distance of about 40 kilometers from Varanasi. The ages-long fort has been an eye over all the battles fought in generations and it presents spectacular vistas across the river and mountains. Throughout the monsoon season the fort stones blend wonderfully against the surrounding greenery along with the river flow beneath. Visitors take the trip to Chunar while experiencing picturesque views of farms along with intermittent Ganga river glimpses during their route through twisting roads. 3. Kaushambi Kaushambi exists about 190 kilometers outside Varanasi where it maintains its status as an important archaeological location with deep historical roots. During the time of the Mauryan and Gupta empires Kaushambi emerged as an important city which now showcases the remaining ruins of stupas and monasteries and palaces. During monsoon Kaushambi transforms into a magnificent rainforest green landscape that enhances its natural beauty. Your drive to Kaushambi passes through rural Uttar Pradesh to show you how people live and lets you view the beautiful natural landscapes. 4. Mirzapur The rural district of Mirzapur lies 60 km south from Varanasi alongside its waterfalls and temples set amidst rough lands. At the start of the monsoon season both Dudhwa Falls and Vindhyachal Temple reach their most beautiful state. The waterfalls show fresh energy while temples stand encircled by luxuriant vegetation which produces an iconsistic spiritual ambiance. The trip leading to Mirzapur becomes visually pleasing due to its scenic Vindhya Range views and the meandering flow of the River Ganga. 5. Allahabad (Prayagraj) Traveling by road to the sacred site of Sangam in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) which is situated about 120 kilometers from Varanasi enables visitors to witness the meeting of Ganga and Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers. During the monsoon season the spiritual site develops enchanting qualities because the river levels rise and hundreds of devotees fill the ghats. A stretch of charming villages and farming areas lead travelers from Allahabad towards their destination. Tourists must not forget to explore both the signature Anand Bhavan alongside the Allahabad Fort when spending time there. Final Thoughts The monsoon Provides a special chance to discover scenic drives surrounding Varanasi which create valuable memories. Each destination located near Varanasi presents unique aspects which can be either cultural landmarks or natural scenic wonders. New spirit emerges from these areas during the rainy season as they become more enchanting. You should book your travel supplies afterward and start your journey to experience the captivating monsoon magic that Varanasi offers.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Speaker's post is for doing people's work: Shinde
Amravati: "The post of Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Council is constitutional and carries the responsibility of establishing coordination. In view of this, it will be my endeavour to establish coordination with all stakeholders in the future," said Prof Ram Shinde , Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Council, here on Saturday. He was replying to the public felicitation accorded to him at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj auditorium this morning. Maharashtra Revenue Minister and district guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule , MPs Balwant Wankhade and Anil Bonde and all the MLAs and MLCs of the district were present on the occasion. "The post has given me the responsibility of doing people's work. This has given me new energy to work constructively in the future," Shinde said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alger: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Spelling out the works he proposes to take up, Shinde said that various works concerning the tri-centenary of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar will chiefly be taken up. Recalling the great work done by Ahilyadevi for temples, Dharmashalas and Ghats at Kanshi Vishweshwar and Kedarnath, Shinde said that efforts will be made to renovate these temples. "In recognition of her good work Solapur university has been named after her," he said and added that the Dhangar community 's just demands will be supported. Stating that the party has got a youth leader in the form of Prof Shinde, Bawankule showered praise upon him and said that various developmental works would be taken up for the welfare of the society through him. Stating that Shinde never leaves the House when it is in session until the entire business is transacted, Bawankule said that he has created his imprint by establishing coordination between Legislative members and the govt. Bawankule said that framing of laws in the Legislature is necessary for resolving every issue confronting the society and in this exercise Prof Ram Shinde's role assumes importance. Rajyasabha MP Anil Bonde, Amravati MP Balwant Wankhade, MLC Kiran Sarnaik and MLAs Sulbha Khodke and Ravi Rana also spoke. At the outset, condolences were paid to Pahalgam terror attack victims.
