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Taj The Gateway, Varanasi

A place where guests can ensure to find peace and tranquility in the bustling ancient temple city,  The Gateway is the perfect amalgamation of five star facilities and elegance and timeless hospitality. The hotel is set amidst 40 acres of lush green gardens, just 21 kms (45 mins drive) from the airport, The Gateway is the veritable haven of peace and tranquility in this crowded and ancient temple city. The hotel is 6 kms away from the city Centre or the commercial hub of Varanasi also commonly known as The Chowk. The hotel is constructed in the holy Swastik shape (The Swastika is an ancient symbol which re-presents good fortune and blessing). The Gateway offers recently renovated & refurbished world-class contemporary rooms & suites with choice of views ranging from the lush green gardens or the swimming pool. The hotel has 130 rooms divided in four categories - Standard Rooms, Executive Rooms, Executive Suites and Deluxe Suites.

Fresh, local produce, natural ingredients and vivid regional cooking styles make The Gateway Hotel a smart choice for any of your meals. Our kitchen never closes, so you can dine on your schedule or on a whim. From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks. At The Gateway Hotel, we offer a distinctive dining experience, one that explores the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving traditional and contemporary favorites.

Chowk Restaurant :
Experience the international delicacies at this modern coffee shop & bar. With a wide range of Indian, Chinese and continental dishes you will have plenty of choices to please your palate. The guest can pamper himself from an elaborate buffet or can choose from the tempting a-la-carte menu. Attire: Casual

Conference and banquet facility :
	The hotel also offers excellent facilities and venues for organising business conferences, meetings and social functions like weddings, cocktails etc.

Places to see in Varanasi :
	Varanasi, also known as "Kashi" (city of spiritual light) and "Benaras", is one of the oldest cities in India. It has found a place in the Buddhist scriptures as well in the epic of Mahabharata. In the Hindu tradition, Kashi is known as the place where Shiva and Parvati stood when "time started ticking". This ancient Indian city is located on the most revered river in the country--the Ganges.

Banaras Hindu University - 12 Km :
At North India's largest and oldest university, students learn about Sanskrit literature, the Hindu Shastras and the arts and sciences. The Banaras Hindu University was established in 1916 by special efforts of Nationalist Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. Today it has grown into one of the biggest universities of India.

Standing on the western bank of India's holiest rever Ganges, Varanasi is the oldest surviving city of the world and the cultural capital of India. It is in the heart of this city that there stands in its fullest majesty the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in which is enshrined the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha.  Vishweshwara jyotirlinga has a very special and unique significance in the spiritual history of India.   The Temple has been visited by all great saints- Adi Shankaracharya, Ramkrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekanand, Goswami Tulsidas, Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, Gurunanak and several other spiritual personalities. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple attracts visitors not only from India but abroad as well and thereby symbolises man's desire to live in peace snd harmony with one another. On January 28, 1983 the Temple was taken over by the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and it's management eversince stands entrusted to a Trust with Dr. Vibhuti Narayan Singh. Former Kashi Naresh, as president and an Executive Committee with Divisional Commissioner as Chairman. The Temple in the present shape was built way back in 1780 by Late Maharani Ahilya Bai Holkar of Indore. In the year 1785 a Naubatkhan was built up infront of the Temple by the then collector Mohd. Ibrahim Khan at the instance of Governor General Warren Hastings. In 1839, Two domes of the Temple were covered by gold donated by Punjab Kesari Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. Third dome but was remained uncovered, Ministry of cultures & Religious affairs of U.P. Govt. took keen interest for gold plating of third dome of Temple.

At the ghats (steps) that lead down to the revered River Ganges, near our Varanasi, India hotel's location, many people gather to bathe in hopes of receiving spiritual cleansing. The spectacular 4 km sweep of the Ghats is unique sight, best viewed at dawn, in that "soft first light" when the river and Ghats have a timeless appeal. Life is almost panoramic detail unfolds here from dawn to dusk as a steady stream of devotees-swelling to thousands on auspicious days -perform rituals by the Ganga. The Ghats are best approached by Dashashwamedha ghat, where boats are available on hire. Ramnagar Fort - 15 Km, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman) Temple - 10 Km, Sarnath Buddhist Place - 6 Km, Tulsi Manas Temple - 8 Km are some other interesting places to see in Varanasi.

Hotels In Varanasi
Ideal Tower Hotel	Radisson
Ramada Plaza	Taj Nadesar Palace
Taj The Gateway