Indian Railways News => Topic started by irmafia on Oct 02, 2012 - 15:00:07 PM


Title - Varanasi Division
Posted by : irmafia on Oct 02, 2012 - 15:00:07 PM

Varanasi is  one of the oldest cities of the world and occupies one of the most important place
amongst all the religious, cultural and spiritual cities of India.  Varanasi is situated on the bank of
the holy river Ganges.  Tourists not only from various parts of India but also those from foreign
countries all over the world visit this place very
frequently.  Sarnath, the famous  Baudh
Pilgrimage is situated very close by, at a distance
of about 8 Kms. only. This is the place where Lord
Buddha delivered his first Preaching. Varanasi is
famous for its special cottage industry , handicraft
and products thereof including sarees too
Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway was
formed on 01.05.1969