Weekend Getaway From Varanasi
Kashi or Benaras or Varanasi is the oldest living city of world said to be situated on the trident of Lord Shiva, thus higher than rest of world. It is located along River Ganges and example of linear settlement. It derives its name from Varana a small river on its northern border and Asi (or Assi), a drain on its southern border which together make Varanasi.