Varanasi to Russia

Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi, is one of the most significant places of religious importance in India. The holy River Ganga flows through the city to add more sanctity and beauty to the city. This place has gained huge popularity as one of main sites for executing the last rites of departed souls. Thousands of Hindus come here to immerse the mortal remains of departed family members in the holy water of the Ganges. Varanasi is loaded with countless numbers of attractions. This city can be considered as the perfect destination for those who are eager to gain knowledge about Hindu beliefs, rituals, cultures and the way of life. The number of temples that a tourist can find here is seemingly endless. Some of the most popular temples that one must not miss to visit when in Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tilbhandeshwar Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple. Besides these temples, there are many ghats where many Hindu devotees come to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga. The Ramnagar Fort, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 17th century, and the Ramnagar Museum are places of tourist interest in Varanasi. Availing a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip proves advantageous for tourists to explore this city in a hassle-free manner.

World’s largest country, Russia offers some of the most unique travel experiences, from active adventures and idyllic countryside to city escapes filled to the brim with artistic riches, culture & history, to epic train rides and vodka-fuelled nightlife! Moscow is the perfect destination to experience unique art museums, amazing architecture and authentic vodka-filled nights in an enigmatic political climate. Start exploring in the center, where the Kremlin, Red Square, and the colorful St. Basil's Cathedral are located. The Golden Ring is easily accessible from Moscow and takes you through a time machine to ancient cities that have been preserved to display the ancient Russian heritage. By cruising along the mighty River Volga, it’s possible to travel south towards the Caspian Sea. St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia, also declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During summer, the city comes to life during the “White Nights Festival” with a midnight sun that never sets! The Russian countryside also hosts a combination of culture and heritage while being surrounded by nature. From bear-spotting or scaling active volcano in Kamchatka and reindeer-herding in Yamal, ballet-shows at the Bolshoi Theatre. You can discover more ancient culture by idyllic lakes surrounded by vast forests in Karelia or exploring an intense, ancient way of surviving the arctic climate in Yakutia. The Aurora Borealis, a world-famous phenomenon can be witnessed in Murmansk. Russia boasts one-of-a-kind journeys filled with energy and mystery begging for you to unpack it! You can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.