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The Chunar Fort (also known as Chandrakanta Chunargarh and Charanadri) is located in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh, in India. The fort and Chunar town, near Mirzapur city, situated below the fort, are two historic places with common history and legends. It is located 34 kilometers (21 mi) northwest of Mirzapur. The southeastern part of the fort is on the rocky bank of the Ganges River. The fort's history spans from 56 BC, Sher Shah Suri's (1532) rule, the Mughal Empire rule (Humayun, Akbar and many others including Nawab of Awadh) up to 1740, late Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh had conquered it from nawab of awadh in 1740 and kept under his control till 1768 as British military officer Hector Munro had taken over it from Kashi Naresh and used it as a military base. Kashi Naresh Maharaja Chet Singh had again gain control on this fort till 1781. Lastly, the British Raj occupied the fort till 1947 when India gained independence.[3] Chunar railway station is on the Mughalsarai–Kanpur section of Howrah–Delhi main line.

Chunar Fort is approached by road from Mirzapur over a distance of 20 miles (32 km) and along the Ganges River by river craft, a 30 miles (48 km) journey. Calcutta is 437 miles (703 km) away and is 14 miles (23 km) south west of Varanasi.[3] The structure is located in the Mirzapur district, 14 miles (23 km) south west of Varanasi, and lies between Varanasi and Mirzapur. The town of the same name is part of the fort's administration. The fort stands on a rock, a detached part of the Vindhya Range,[1][4] at an elevation of 280 feet (85 m) above sea level. It was built in a commanding position, high above a meander in the Ganges River, near the Kaimur Hills. 

The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganges on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh. The current king and the resident of the fort is Anant Narayan Singh, who is also known as the Maharaja of Benares even though this royal title has been abolished since 1971.

The fort is at a scenic location on the eastern right bank of the Ganges River, opposite to the Varanasi Ghats. It is 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) from Varanasi and 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from the Benares Hindu University by the newly built Ramnagar bridge. With the bridge built it hardly takes 10 minutes to reach the fort from BHU. Boat ride to the fort from Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi takes about an hour. A painted state barge with a twin emblem in the form of horses could be seen moored to the landing stage.

The building was constructed with creamy-colored chunar sandstone. The fort houses the Veda Vyasa Temple, a museum, and the king's residential complex. There is also a Dakshin Mukhi temple of Hanuman, which faces towards south. The fort has been built on high ground, which is above the flood level. The fort has many carved balconies, open courtyards and pavilions. Only a part of the structure is open for public viewing as the rest of it is the residence of Kashi Naresh and his family. The flag on the fort is raised when the Maharaja is in residence in his palace fort. Within the fort, the palace has two white towers, which are accessed by a flight of steps. At the end of the flight of steps, there is an archway and many courtyards that lead to the white tower.  The private residence of the Maharaja is on one side of the tower while the Durbar Hall and reception rooms are on the other side. An inscription on the fort wall attests "Fortified House of the Rajah of Benares, with his state Boat".

The fort palace appears very vibrant and colorful when beatified during the one-month-long Ram Lila festival where different episodes of Ramayana are enacted. On this occasion, a colorful pageant or procession of Ramayana epic is presented as part of the Dussehra celebrations that is held in October as per Gregorian Calendar, with the burning of the effigy of Ravana, the demon king, and his associates, which signifies victory of good over evil. The festival also includes a procession of various antique displays of Royal possessions. The Maharaja continues his family tradition of attending the annual month-long Ram Lila drama festival held in the streets behind the fort by riding on a decorated elephant at the head of the procession.  In olden days, the drama was performed by the native regiments, and the epic story of Ramayana scripture was read through the month-long festival. Other festivals held in the fort are in the month of Magh (January and February) in front of the Veda Vyasa temple where pilgrims visit Ramnagar. In the month of Phagun, (February and March) a festival called Raj Mangal is held in the fort with a procession of boats with people, dancing and singing; it starts from the Asi Ghat, goes along the river in front of the fort.

The largest centre of Vihangam Yoga is being constructed under the name of Swarved Mahamandir. Based in Varanasi, Umraha, this colossal structure is to be completed as the most spiritually significant abode of this non-profit organisation. The Swarved Mahamandir is the physical representation of none other than the unmatched Spiritual Treatise Swarved, authored by Sadguru Sadafaldeoji Maharaj, Vihangam Yoga's greatly revered founder and spiritual leader.

The Swarved Mahamandir is a meditation Centre dedicated to the human race, for their moral and spiritual growth.
Accounts for 20 000 meditation practioners. Spans for more than 300 000 square feet. Carved upon its walls are the verses of the Swarveda. A seven floor super-structure will remain spiritually energized for thousands of years hence.
Location for Spiritual Seekers from all backgrounds.

Vindhyachal Temple, also known as Maa Vindhyavasini Temple and Vindhyachal Dham, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the mother goddess Vindhyavasini, situated on the bank of river Ganga at Vindhyachal in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the Shakti Pitha temples in India.

The temple has been mentioned in Durga Saptashati. It is written that the goddess Durga was born from the womb of Yashoda on the same night as Krishna was born. When Kansa (King of Mathura) tried killing the baby by smashing her body to a stone, she miraculously went away from his grip and turned into the divine form of the goddess.

Accessibility

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi, is the nearest airport to the Vindhyachal Temple, which is approximately 72 km away. Vindhyachal railway station (BDL) is the nearest railway station on the Delhi-Howrah and Mumbai-Howrah routes. It is about 1 km from the temple. One can also reach the temple from Mirzapur railway station (MZP), approximately 9 km from the temple. Vindhyachal can be reached by state-run private buses, taxis and local cars. It is connected via National Highway 2 (NH 2).

Vindhya corridor

The chief minister, Yogi Adityanath's government, has proposed the construction of the Vindhya Corridor, modeled after the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. The corridor is being built around Vindhyachal Temple at an estimated cost of ₹224 crores to facilitate pilgrimage. The corridor is being built using pink stones of Ahraura that Jaipur, Rajasthan, and artisans have expertly crafted. Maa Vindhyavasini corridor project is aimed at beautifying Maa Vindhyavasini Temple, creating a 50 ft wide space for the 'parikrama' route and creating world-class facilities for the pilgrims. After the corridor's construction, Maa Vindhyavasini Temple would be visible from the bank of the Ganga.

Ganga Arti is one of the five rituals performed regularly for the worship of Holy River Ganga in Varanasi Evening Aarti being the final ritual of the day when thousands of locals and pilgrims gather together to offer their prayers to the Mother Ganges. Evening Ganga Arti is a Hindu religious ritual of worship or we can say a form of puja, in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities.

We will enjoy the Aarti from boat, so that we can have good visual of the rituals being performed. Even we can seer few more adjacent Ghats where Pooja is happening.

The evening boat ride also includes a visit to the cremation ground at Manikarnika Ghat because evenings are the best time to visit the cremation ground as it is the busiest time of the day.

It will be a complete guided tour who has vast knowledge of culture of Varanasi and about history of and Varanasi. He will explain you every bit of small thing related to the Ganga Arti and Cremation rituals. It will take about 2-3 hours, which will cover, watching of the Ganga Arti on boat and ride till Manikarnika Ghat.

Note:

• Timings depends on the season as the time of evening time ceremony also changes. 6.30 pm is the best time for summers and 5.15 pm for winters.
• All of our boat rides are guided tours and there will be a trained guide with you all the time during the tour.
• Snacks packet and 500ml water bottel will be provided on boat ride. 

Markandey Mahadev Mandir (मार्कंडेय महादेव मंदिर) is located in Kaithi Village, Approx. 30 Kilometers from Varanasi City, Uttar Pradesh. One of the most famous Markandey Mandir and has great Historical importance in Hinduism. Lord Shiva is totally dedicated to this temple.
Shri Markandey Mahadev Dham (श्री मार्कंडेय महादेव धाम) is one of the main deities of Purvanchal which is equivalent to Dwadash Jyotirlinga, has also been discussed in Shri Markandeya Purana.
People with different types of problems come here to overcome their grief. This temple is also called Mahamrityunjaya temple. Best place for tourists to know about the history of this Markandey Mandir Kaithi. Really beautiful & Peaceful place for visitors.

Morning arrival at Varanasi train station and transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and proceed for sightseeing covering temples KashiVishwanath Temple, Durga Mata Mandir,  Temple, ManasMandir. After lunch proceed for Sarnath sightseeing. Evening return back and enjoy Ganga Aarti at DashashwamedhGhat. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

• Non AC seater sleeper bus seats that allow travelers to sleep comfortably.
• Non AC seater sleeper bus is immediate seats that allow travelers to sleep comfortably.