{"id":4163,"date":"2026-02-06T16:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/?p=4163"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:40:35","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163","title":{"rendered":"27 Best Tourist Places &amp; Famous Ghats in Varanasi \u2013 Complete Travel Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are searching for the <strong>best tourist places in Varanasi<\/strong>, then this guide will help you explore the city in the right way.<\/p><img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-single size-post-single wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tourist Places in Varanasi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi-345x194.jpeg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi-756x425.jpeg 756w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Tourist-Places-in-Varanasi-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" title=\"Tourist Places in Varanasi\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/varanasi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Varanasi<\/a> is not just a city. It is an experience. It is one of the oldest living cities in the world and is also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/cities\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kashi or Banaras<\/a>. Located on the banks of the holy River Ganga in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/uttar-pradesh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uttar Pradesh<\/a>, Varanasi is called the spiritual capital of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people come here for temples, some for peace, some to understand life and death but almost everyone leaves with something special in their heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this detailed <strong>Varanasi travel guide 2026<\/strong>, you will discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best places to visit in Varanasi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Famous ghats in Varanasi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Things to do in Varanasi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ganga Aarti timing and best viewing tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u20132 day Varanasi itinerary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important travel tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us start exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#List_of_21_Best_Tourist_Places_to_Visit_in_Varanasi\" >List of 21 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Varanasi:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#1_Bharat_Kala_Bhavan\" >1. Bharat Kala Bhavan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#2_Gyan_Vapi_Well\" >2. Gyan Vapi Well:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#3_Bharat_Mata_Mandir\" >3. Bharat Mata Mandir:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#4_Tulsi_Manasa_Temple\" >4. Tulsi Manasa Temple:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#5_Monkey_Temple\" >5. Monkey Temple:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#6_Ramnagar_Fort\" >6. Ramnagar Fort:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#7_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\" >7. Kashi Vishwanath Temple:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#8_Devdari_Waterfalls\" >8. Devdari Waterfalls:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#9_Tibetan_Temple\" >9. Tibetan Temple:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#10_Ramnagar_Ramleela\" >10. Ramnagar Ramleela:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#11_Sita_Samaheet_Sthal\" >11. Sita Samaheet Sthal:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#12_Chunar_Fort\" >12. Chunar Fort:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#13_Vishwanath_Gali\" >13. Vishwanath Gali:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#14_ISKCON_Varanasi\" >14. ISKCON Varanasi:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#15_Lakhaniya_Dari_Waterfall\" >15. Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#16_Rajdari_Waterfalls\" >16. Rajdari Waterfalls:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#17_St_Marys_Church\" >17. St. Mary\u2019s Church:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#18_Sankat_Mochan_Hanuman_Temple\" >18. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#19_Banaras_Hindu_University_BHU_Temple\" >19. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Temple:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#20_Varanasi_Fun_City\" >20. Varanasi Fun City:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#21_Batuk_Bhairava_Mandir\" >21. Batuk Bhairava Mandir:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#Famous_Ghats_in_Varanasi\" >Famous Ghats in Varanasi:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#1_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_%E2%80%93_Main_Attraction_of_Varanasi\" >1. Dashashwamedh Ghat &#8211; Main Attraction of Varanasi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#2_Assi_Ghat\" >2. Assi Ghat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#3_Manikarnika_Ghat\" >3. Manikarnika Ghat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#4_Kedar_Ghat\" >4. Kedar Ghat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#5_Manmandir_Ghat\" >5. Manmandir Ghat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#6_Tulsi_Ghat\" >6. Tulsi Ghat:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#Ganga_Aarti_in_Varanasi_%E2%80%93_Timing_Experience\" >Ganga Aarti in Varanasi \u2013 Timing &amp; Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Varanasi\" >Best Time to Visit Varanasi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#1%E2%80%932_Day_Varanasi_Itinerary\" >1\u20132 Day Varanasi Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#Day_1\" >Day 1:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#Day_2\" >Day 2:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-varanasi-4163\/#Not_All_Holidays_Are_Meant_To_be_Spent_On_Beaches_and_Hills\" >Not All Holidays Are Meant To be Spent On Beaches and Hills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_21_Best_Tourist_Places_to_Visit_in_Varanasi\"><\/span>List of 21 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Varanasi:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 2000 years of human habitat, Kashi is one of the oldest cities in the world. Below are some best <strong>Varanasi tourist places<\/strong> you must visit to experience the culture of this ancient city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Bharat_Kala_Bhavan\"><\/span>1. Bharat Kala Bhavan:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_Banaras_Hindu_University_Varanasi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bharat Kala Bhavan\" class=\"wp-image-4164\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_Banaras_Hindu_University_Varanasi-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_Banaras_Hindu_University_Varanasi-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_Banaras_Hindu_University_Varanasi-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_Banaras_Hindu_University_Varanasi-1-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_Banaras_Hindu_University_Varanasi-1-567x425.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhu.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Benaras Hindu University<\/a> was founded by Madan Mohan Malviya and within the university campus, there is the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum. It has a rich collection of Indian paintings dated between the 11th century and 20th century. It houses Mughal miniatures, the Gandhara sculpture, and the sculpture of the marriage of Shiva and Parvati, and other attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gyan_Vapi_Well\"><\/span>2. Gyan Vapi Well:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This well is right adjacent to Vishwanathan Temple and it is believed that this well\u2019s water has the Linga from the Vishwanath Temple. This temple was vandalized by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and the Linga might have been thrown in this well. The Gyan Vapi Mosque that was built by Aurangzeb is also situated in the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bharat_Mata_Mandir\"><\/span>3. Bharat Mata Mandir:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Mata_Mandir_Varanasi_India_-_panoramio_3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bharat Mata Mandir\" class=\"wp-image-4165\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Mata_Mandir_Varanasi_India_-_panoramio_3-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Mata_Mandir_Varanasi_India_-_panoramio_3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Mata_Mandir_Varanasi_India_-_panoramio_3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Mata_Mandir_Varanasi_India_-_panoramio_3-1-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bharat_Mata_Mandir_Varanasi_India_-_panoramio_3-1-567x425.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and is situated on the campus of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and was dedicated to the war of independence. There is a statue in the shrine that denotes plains, mountain, and ocean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tulsi_Manasa_Temple\"><\/span>4. Tulsi Manasa Temple:  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsi Manasa Temple\" class=\"wp-image-10199\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple-345x194.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple-756x425.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tulsi-Manasa-Temple.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/apnabanaras.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ApnaBanaras<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to experience a different side of the city, visit BHU campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside BHU:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Vishwanath Temple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple is an important shrine in Banaras, and it is dedicated to Lord Rama. The Tulsi Manas Temple is situated near the Durga Temple. The temple is built in white marble with the walls covered with text from the religious text Ramcharitra Manas by Tulsidas. This temple is believed to be located where Tulsidas wrote the epic book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Monkey_Temple\"><\/span>5. Monkey Temple:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_India-1.jpg\" alt=\"Monkey Temple\" class=\"wp-image-4166\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_India-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_India-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_India-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_India-1-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_India-1-567x425.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the popular places to visit in Varanasi and is also called Durga Temple. The temple has an excessive population of monkeys hence the name. The deity in the temple is believed to have appeared on its own. It was built in a Nagara style of architecture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ramnagar_Fort\"><\/span>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/ramnagar-fort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ramnagar Fort:<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ramnagar_Fort.jpg\" alt=\"Ramnagar Fort\" class=\"wp-image-4168\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ramnagar_Fort.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ramnagar_Fort-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ramnagar_Fort-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ramnagar_Fort-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ramnagar_Fort-567x425.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fort is located 14 km from Varanasi and is a popular 18th-century fort built in sandstone. It was built as a defensive structure and houses a museum that houses vintage automobiles, hookahs, antique weapons, chairs decked in jewels, and an astronomical clock. There is a temple in the fort dedicated to Veda Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\"><\/span>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/kashi-vishwanath-temple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kashi Vishwanath Temple:<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi\" class=\"wp-image-10201\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1-345x194.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1-756x425.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmyindia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tourmyindia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When people talk about the <strong>top tourist places in Varanasi<\/strong>, the first name is always Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Devotees from across India visit here every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new Kashi Vishwanath Corridor has made entry and darshan more organised in 2026. This temple is not just a religious place. It is the spiritual centre of Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is mentioned in many holy Hindu scriptures. The temple has intricate carvings and has many small temples like Kaalbhairav, Vishnu, Virupaksh Gauri, Vinayaka, and Avimukteshwara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Devdari_Waterfalls\"><\/span>8. Devdari Waterfalls:  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Devdari Waterfalls\" class=\"wp-image-10202\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls-567x425.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Devdari-Waterfalls.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tripoto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located 65 km from Varanasi, Devdari Waterfalls are a prominent spot that has beautiful water falling amidst lush green surroundings. The falls are at a height of 58 meters and are a popular tourism spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a popular water park located on the Varanasi- Allahabad highway. It has many fun rides and water slides and this theme park is perfect to spend a great day with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Tibetan_Temple\"><\/span>9. Tibetan Temple:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sarnath_tibetan_temple_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tibetan Temple\" class=\"wp-image-4169\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sarnath_tibetan_temple_1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sarnath_tibetan_temple_1-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sarnath_tibetan_temple_1-1-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sarnath_tibetan_temple_1-1-294x200.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Sarnath_tibetan_temple_1-1-624x425.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a beautiful shrine with wonderful Tibetan architecture, and it was built at the spot where Lord Buddha taught his disciples. This edifice has a statue of Shakyamuni and prayer wheels decorated with Buddhist paintings. The temple has beautiful prayer wheels which also release strips of chant paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Ramnagar_Ramleela\"><\/span>10. Ramnagar Ramleela:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ramnagar Ramleela Varanasi\" class=\"wp-image-10204\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-345x194.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-756x425.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ramnagar-Ramleela-Varanasi.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adotrip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">adotrip<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ramleela is traditionally performed to depict Lord Rama&#8217;s journey. This was performed under the Royal House of Benaras. It was organized on a grand scale and the performance happens over a month in Ramnagar. Many visitors come to Uttar Pradesh to attend the annual festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Sita_Samaheet_Sthal\"><\/span>11. Sita Samaheet Sthal:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spot is in Bhadoi district in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/state\/uttar-pradesh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uttar Pradesh<\/a> and at 44 km from Varanasi. The Sita Samahit Sthal is a Hindu temple that is enshrined by Goddess Sita. It holds historical importance as it is believed that Goddess Sita descended into Earth here. The temple premises have 110 feet high Lord Hanuman statue and a quaint pond that surrounds the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Chunar_Fort\"><\/span>12. Chunar Fort:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chunar-Fort.jpg\" alt=\"Chunar Fort\" class=\"wp-image-10205\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chunar-Fort.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chunar-Fort-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chunar-Fort-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chunar-Fort-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chunar-Fort-567x425.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Chunar-Fort-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">trawell<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fort is located 40 km from Varanasi and is an ancient Fort in Chunar town in the Mirzapur district. The Chunar Fort was established by Maharaja Vikramaditya and was later ruled by Mughal ruler Babar. The fort is bordered by River Ganga and is known for its natural beauty. While ascending Chunar Hill, you will witness a chain of low hills. The Samadhi of Bhartihari, Hanging Place, Sonwa Mandap, and Bungalow of Warren Hastings is the prime attractions. The fort is opened from 10 am to 4 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Vishwanath_Gali\"><\/span>13. Vishwanath Gali:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vishwanath-Gali-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vishwanath Gali\" class=\"wp-image-10208\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vishwanath-Gali-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vishwanath-Gali-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vishwanath-Gali-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vishwanath-Gali-2-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vishwanath-Gali-2-567x425.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vishwanath-Gali-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">holdify<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those searching for <strong>things to do in Varanasi<\/strong>, walking in Vishwanath Gali is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Banarasi sarees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rudraksha beads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handicrafts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local sweets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The street sells a variety of items at affordable prices. It has many traditional and modern items, household items, apparel, home decor items, and other items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_ISKCON_Varanasi\"><\/span>14. ISKCON Varanasi:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"ISKCON Varanasi\" class=\"wp-image-10209\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5272727272727273;object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-345x194.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-756x425.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ISKCON-Varanasi.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/kashiseva108.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">kashiseva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The divine ISKCON temple of Varanasi was built in 1966 and is one of the best places to visit in Varanasi. The temple has devout followers of Krishna and devotees chants &#8216;Hare Rama Hare Krishna&#8217; to pray and seek blessings of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Lakhaniya_Dari_Waterfall\"><\/span>15. Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The waterfalls are situated 54 km from Varanasi. The falls cascade from a height of 150 m and look magnificent during the monsoons. The water from the falls is stored in Ahraura Dam and it is a popular picnic spot for trekkers. Many visitors carry food and enjoy the falls during the daytime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Rajdari_Waterfalls\"><\/span>16. Rajdari Waterfalls:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Rajdari_falls-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rajdari Waterfalls\" class=\"wp-image-4170\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Rajdari_falls-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Rajdari_falls-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Rajdari_falls-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Rajdari_falls-1-345x194.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Rajdari_falls-1-756x425.jpg 756w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/beaches-waterfall-places-india-1190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waterfall<\/a> is in Chandauli 60 km from Varanasi. They are a popular picnic spot as the huge waterfalls are a visual delight for the visitors. Many people reach the top spot of these falls to get beautiful views of the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_St_Marys_Church\"><\/span>17. St. Mary\u2019s Church:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"St. Mary\u2019s Church Varanasi\" class=\"wp-image-10210\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-567x425.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/St.-Marys-Church.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tripadvisor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a popular church that is famous due to its beautiful doors and ventilation. St. Mary\u2019s Church has beautiful designs and a projecting portico. The church opens at 7 am and closes at 8 pm daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Sankat_Mochan_Hanuman_Temple\"><\/span>18. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the popular Hindu pilgrimage centers in Varanasi and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple is close to River Assi and is constructed by Madan Mohan Malviya in the 1900s. Hanuman Jayanti is an occasion when a special procession is arranged in the temple.\u00a0Locals believe that praying here removes problems and negative energy. Tuesdays and Saturdays are the busiest days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Banaras_Hindu_University_BHU_Temple\"><\/span>19. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Temple:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Banaras-Hindu-University-Temple-Varanasi.jpg\" alt=\"Banaras Hindu University Temple\" class=\"wp-image-10211\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Banaras-Hindu-University-Temple-Varanasi.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Banaras-Hindu-University-Temple-Varanasi-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Banaras-Hindu-University-Temple-Varanasi-283x200.jpg 283w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Banaras-Hindu-University-Temple-Varanasi-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tripadvisor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The temple is located inside the BHU campus hence the name. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses many other temples too. The temple also has many paintings from the Hindu scriptures. The temple is clean and peaceful and is surrounded by gardens. It is a great place to enjoy with family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Varanasi_Fun_City\"><\/span>20. Varanasi Fun City:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a popular water park in Varanasi and it bustles with activity during the weekends. There are many swings, roller coasters, and other attractions here. The park is ideal for enjoying with family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Batuk_Bhairava_Mandir\"><\/span>21. Batuk Bhairava Mandir:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Batuk-Bhairava-Mandir-Varanasi.jpg\" alt=\"Batuk Bhairava Mandir Varanasi\" class=\"wp-image-10215\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Batuk-Bhairava-Mandir-Varanasi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Batuk-Bhairava-Mandir-Varanasi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Batuk-Bhairava-Mandir-Varanasi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Batuk-Bhairava-Mandir-Varanasi-638x425.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Batuk-Bhairava-Mandir-Varanasi-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/kashidham.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">kashidham<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batuk Bhairava was an incarnation of Lord Shiva and many miracles are associated with this old temple in Varanasi. The temple is visited by the Tantrik community and an \u2018Akhand Dweep\u2019 or an unbreakable lamp burns here forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Ghats_in_Varanasi\"><\/span>Famous Ghats in Varanasi:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are more than 80 ghats in Varanasi, but some are more important for visitors. If you are looking for the <strong>most famous ghats in Varanasi<\/strong>, here are the top ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_%E2%80%93_Main_Attraction_of_Varanasi\"><\/span>1. Dashashwamedh Ghat &#8211; Main Attraction of Varanasi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DASHASHWAMEDH_GHAT25252C_VARANASI.jpg\" alt=\"Dashashwamedh Ghat\" class=\"wp-image-4171\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DASHASHWAMEDH_GHAT25252C_VARANASI.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DASHASHWAMEDH_GHAT25252C_VARANASI-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DASHASHWAMEDH_GHAT25252C_VARANASI-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DASHASHWAMEDH_GHAT25252C_VARANASI-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/DASHASHWAMEDH_GHAT25252C_VARANASI-567x425.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most famous ghat in Varanasi and the centre of daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People come here to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a holy dip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform rituals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit peacefully<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend Ganga Aarti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Assi_Ghat\"><\/span>2. Assi Ghat:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assi_Ghat_Varanasi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Assi Ghat\" class=\"wp-image-4172\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assi_Ghat_Varanasi-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assi_Ghat_Varanasi-1-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assi_Ghat_Varanasi-1-768x619.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assi_Ghat_Varanasi-1-248x200.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Assi_Ghat_Varanasi-1-527x425.jpg 527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Assi Ghat is one of the most important burning Ghats where many dead bodies are cremated. Many Hindus believe that getting burnt here will liberate them from the cycle of birth and death. Many priests around the Ghats van show the cremations on a walking tour offered by the Heritage Walk Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Manikarnika_Ghat\"><\/span>3. Manikarnika Ghat:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mourners_at_Manikarnika_Ghat252C_2018.jpg\" alt=\"Manikarnika Ghat\" class=\"wp-image-4173\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mourners_at_Manikarnika_Ghat252C_2018.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mourners_at_Manikarnika_Ghat252C_2018-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mourners_at_Manikarnika_Ghat252C_2018-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mourners_at_Manikarnika_Ghat252C_2018-638x425.jpg 638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Ghat also witnesses many Hindu cremations every year. There are piles of firewood that are continually burnt here, and you can also watch these cremations from a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Kedar_Ghat\"><\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/places\/kedar-ghat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kedar Ghat:<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_2010_Kedar_Ghat-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kedar Ghat\" class=\"wp-image-4174\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_2010_Kedar_Ghat-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_2010_Kedar_Ghat-2-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_2010_Kedar_Ghat-2-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_2010_Kedar_Ghat-2-291x200.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Varanasi_2010_Kedar_Ghat-2-618x425.jpg 618w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Ghat is named after Lord Shiva, and it is situated in the southern part of the town. There is a beautiful temple on the Ghats dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Parvati Kund is a pond situated here that is believed to have medicinal properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Manmandir_Ghat\"><\/span>5. Manmandir Ghat:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ManMandir_Ghat.jpg\" alt=\"Manmandir Ghat\" class=\"wp-image-4175\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ManMandir_Ghat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ManMandir_Ghat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ManMandir_Ghat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ManMandir_Ghat-267x200.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ManMandir_Ghat-567x425.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also an old Ghat in Varanasi and is known for its Rajput architecture. There is an observatory near the Ghat that has astronomical instruments which are in good condition and you can get fabulous views of the Ganges River from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Tulsi_Ghat\"><\/span>6. Tulsi Ghat:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tulsi_Ghat-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsi Ghat\" class=\"wp-image-4176\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tulsi_Ghat-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tulsi_Ghat-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tulsi_Ghat-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tulsi_Ghat-1-638x425.jpg 638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is another essential Ghat named after the poet Tulsidas. There is a temple of Lord Rama that was built on this Ghat. Tulsidas had died in his house near the Ghat that has also been found intact here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ganga_Aarti_in_Varanasi_%E2%80%93_Timing_Experience\"><\/span>Ganga Aarti in Varanasi \u2013 Timing &amp; Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ganga_Aarti_in_evening_at_Dashashwamedh_ghat_Varanasi_03-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Ganga Aarti of Varanasi\" class=\"wp-image-4177\" style=\"width:840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ganga_Aarti_in_evening_at_Dashashwamedh_ghat_Varanasi_03-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ganga_Aarti_in_evening_at_Dashashwamedh_ghat_Varanasi_03-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ganga_Aarti_in_evening_at_Dashashwamedh_ghat_Varanasi_03-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ganga_Aarti_in_evening_at_Dashashwamedh_ghat_Varanasi_03-1-299x200.jpg 299w, https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ganga_Aarti_in_evening_at_Dashashwamedh_ghat_Varanasi_03-1-636x425.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most awaited and a witnessed daily event in Varanasi is its Ganga Aarti. It is done by the priest in-charge who wears dhoti and kurta and performs the Aarti on a set-up of five elevated planks. They perform the Aarti using a layered brass lamp, an idol of Goddess Ganga, incense sticks, flowers, and conch shell. The sight and sound of this spectacle are both electrifying and meditative. Many spectators take a boat ride from other banks of the Ganga River to witness this Aarti performed on the banks of Dashashwamedh Ghat. The Aarti and rituals are headed by the priest of Gangotri Seva Samiti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are searching for <strong>Ganga Aarti Varanasi timing<\/strong>, here is what you should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aarti happens every evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timing changes according to season (usually between 6:30 PM \u2013 7:30 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: Around 45 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best way to watch:<\/strong> Book a boat ride and watch from the river. This is one of the top <strong>things to do in Varanasi at night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Varanasi\"><\/span>Best Time to Visit Varanasi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to visit Varanasi is from October to March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major festivals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dev Deepawali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maha Shivratri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ganga Mahotsav<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid peak summer months if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E2%80%932_Day_Varanasi_Itinerary\"><\/span>1\u20132 Day Varanasi Itinerary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning a short trip and searching for <strong>places to visit in Varanasi in 2 days<\/strong>, here is a simple plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span>Day 1:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sunrise boat ride at Assi Ghat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch in Vishwanath Gali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening Ganga Aarti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span>Day 2:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit BHU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramnagar Fort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarnath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local shopping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_All_Holidays_Are_Meant_To_be_Spent_On_Beaches_and_Hills\"><\/span>Not All Holidays Are Meant To be Spent On Beaches and Hills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you may not find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theindia.co.in\/blog\/best-gujarat-beaches-3854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beaches <\/a>and hills in Varanasi but spending an evening at any Ghat would surely be an experience to cherish forever. Plan your upcoming vacations with your family and visit this holy city of Lord Shiv Shankar. Varanasi welcomes you throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FAQ&#8217;s about Varanasi:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1681732402639\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the significance of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most spiritual Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. 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