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Kashi

The only thought of Varanasi conjures the images of serene ghats, a ride on the pristine Ganga River and thousands of temple bells ringing in the background. Assi Ghat remains a must visit place here where numerous pilgrims can be seen indulging in rituals. All popular festivities of the state are celebrated at Assi Ghat only. Dashashwamedh Ghat also brings out the beliefs of the locals of Varanasi. It is believed that Lord Brahma sacrificed 10 horses in a yajna here. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the only Jyotirlinga in Uttar Pradesh, remains a popular temple of the city. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is surrounded by numerous smaller shrines. Apart from these, Durga Temple, Gyan Vapi Well, Ramnagar Fort & Museum and Chunar Fort are other popular tourist places in the city of Varanasi.Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a town in Uttarakhand, India. It is the district headquarters of Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1158 m above sea level. Uttarkashi is generally known as a holy town close to Rishikesh.Guptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large town located at an elevation of 1,319 metres in the Kedar-khanda, in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand, India. It is known for its ancient Vishwanath Temple dedicated to the god Shiva, which is similar to the one in Varanasi.