Varanasi,
to some, epitomises the exotic East. Set on the banks
of the holy river Ganga, the ‘Eternal City of India’
has been an important pilgrimage of the Hindus, and
an ancient centre of civilisation and learning for over
2000 years. The Benares Hindu University, the city museum,
the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site of Sarnath or the
ancient markets dealing in silks and curios - Varanasi
leaves an impact on every visitor. Steeped in Hindu
culture and tradition, Varanasi offers traditional hospitality
to all its visitors - the city boasts of hotels established
in buildings dating back a few centuries yet so effectively
re-constructed, renovated and re-decorated that they
have retained their old-world charm in spite of all
the modern facilities and conveniences. The conference
venues are equipped with the latest audio and video
technology, secretarial services and other conference
support systems of high performance and quality.
