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Basic
facts about Varanasi
Reaching
Varanasi
- By
Air
Varanasi airport is 22 Kms from the city and is well
connected with all the major cities in India.
- By
Rail
Varanasi's main railway station is the Cantt.
railway station connecting it with all major places
in India.
- By
Road
Varanasi is well connected by road to major cities
in UP and Bihar and is located on three National Highways
- NH2 from Calcutta to Delhi, NH7 to Kanyakumari and
NH29 to Gorakhpur.
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Area: |
73.89
sq. km. |
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Altitude: |
80.71
m above sea level |
| Summer
Temperature: |
43°C
(Max); 32°C (Min) |
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Winter Temperature: |
15°C
(Max); 5°C (Min) |
| Annual
Average Rainfall: |
111
cm |
| Population: |
About
1.4 million |
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Main Languages: |
Hindi
and English |
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STD Code: |
91-0542 |
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Piper betel, Paan, and the areca nut, popularly
called as tambula, is symbolic of a civilised life in
North India, particularly Varanasi. This 8000 years old
chewing habit is best described in these words:"
It lightens up the countenance...relieves hunger, stimulates
the organs of digestion, disinfects the breath and strengthens
up the teeth..." Tambula is by no means unaesthetic
or unsanitary as some westeners believe. In Asia, it has
stood for beauty, grace and good taste. In addition, it
has figured prominently in Indian weddings. Read
more...
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