Explore Varanasi with Taj Ganges - Luxury Hotel in Varanasi

A contemporary ode to a classical city, Taj Ganges is a luxurious landmark in Varanasi, also known as Benares / Kashi. Just a 45-minute drive from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, the 5-star hotel offers modern facilities and world-class service within the mystical aura of one of the world’s oldest living cities set on the banks of the incredible Ganges. Just 6 km away from the hotel, Varanasi’s daily sandhya aarti (evening prayers) offered to the revered Ganges at sunset at the Dasaswamedh Ghat is one of India’s most viewed and mesmerizing display of culture, religion, and spirituality. Holding heavy brass lamps with magnificent leaping flames, the group continues the chanting, even as the scent of sandalwood fills the air. Guests are often advised to watch the show from a boat on the Ganges itself, a vantage viewing location. Besides its spiritual and cultural significance, Varanasi is renowned across the world for its academic heft and patronage of the arts and crafts. The city’s weavers contribute to one of the most treasured items in an Indian bride’s trousseau - the pure silk Benarasi sari with its distinctive zari/brocade border, incorporating gold and silver threads. With the aim of getting our guests up and close with this centuries-old craft, Taj Ganges organizes visits to Cholapur, a dedicated weaver’s village in Varanasi where master craftsmen create precious silken textiles. The trip also gives guests an opportunity to buy these exquisite textiles directly from the weavers. For Bookings & Enquiries: http://bit.ly/2Tescz0

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