Places to Visit in Varanasi

The Spiritual city of Indian Varanasi also popularly known as kashi or Banaras is the ultimate Hindu pilgrimage spot since ages. It is believed that the origin of the sacred river Ganga had happened in the tresses of Lord Shiva and in the spiritual land Varanasi. The city shows the harmony of the Vaishnavism and Shaivisim. The boat ride in the Ghats of Varanasi, the Ganga aarti, the Brahmin kid’s bhajans gives you an electrifying experience. It’s a must visit place of India, at least once in a life time.

list of Varanasi Ghats:

Assi Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat
Shivala Ghat
Ahilyabai Ghat
Rana Mahal Ghat
Panchganga Ghat
Kedar Ghat

There are many more Ghats located in Varanasi like Manmandir Ghat, Chousatti Ghat..etc.

List of Varanasi Temples:

Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Tulsi Manas Temple
Durga Temple
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Nepali Temple

Varanasi Forts,Museums & Historical Monuments:

Ramnagar Fort & Museum
Chunar Fort
Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
Man Mandir Observatory
Sarnath

VARANASI GHATS:

Assi Ghat:

Assi Ghat, one of the popular spot of Varanasi. This is the southernmost Ghatsof Varanasi. Pilgrims visit this Ghat to worship and to pay homage to Lord Mahadev, where the lord is in the form huge Shiv Linagam located under the Peepal tree.

Location:

Assi Ghat, Varanasi – Uttar Pradesh,

India

Visiting Hours:

Anytime

Dashashwamedh Ghat:

Dashashwamedh Ghatis the popular Ghats of Varanasi, it is believed that Lord Brahma sacrificed 10 horses in the Yajna; hence the Ghat got the name Dashashwamedh. Every Tuesday special aartis will be performed at this Ghat. This Ghat is close to the Vishwanath Temple. The most admiring feature of the Ghat is taking a boat ride along and watching the aarti being performed by the Brahmins.

Location:

Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd,

Ghats of Varanasi,

Godowlia, Varanasi – Uttar Pradesh,

India

Timings:

Any Time

(But the Gates will be closed before arranging Ganga Aarti, and later will be opened

Manikarnika Ghat:

Manikarnika Ghat located in Varanasi, where the cremation rites are not performed. It is adjacent to the Jalasen Ghat where the cremation rites are performed. It is also said that the Ear ring of Mata Sati has fallen here; hence the Ghat is named as Manikarnika which means ear ring in Sanskrit.

Location:

Near Rajendra Prasad Ghat,

Garawasi, Jugul Tola,

Varanasi -Uttar Pradesh,

India

Timings:

Any Time

Shivala Ghat:

Shivala Ghat located in Varanasi is popularly known for the splendid architecture of the ancient old Shiva temple built by Nepalese king in the 19th Century. Also it is the most recommended place for the pilgrims to take a dip in the sacred water.

Location:

Varanasi, Uttar pradesh,

India

Timings:

24/7

Ahilyabai Ghat:

Ahilyabai Ghat is one of the popular Ghat of Varanasi which was used be known as Kevalgiri Ghat. This is the first Ghat which is named after a person Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. As the other Ghtas this is also popularly known for holy dip and Ganga snan (bath).

Location:

Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd,

Bangali Tola,

Varanasi-Uttar Pradesh,

India

Timings:

Anytime

Rana Mahal Ghat:

Rana Mahal Ghatlocated in Varanasi was built by Raja Jagat Singh when he visited the city Varanasi. The Ghat is close to the Palace of the King. The fascinating point of this Ghat is the beautiful architecture which grabs the viewer’s towards itself.

Location:

Bangali Tola,

Varanasi-Uttar Pradesh,

India

Timings:

24/7

Panchganga Ghat:

Panchganga Ghat, this is one of the popular Ghats of Varanasi, and a place you can soak up some peaceful vibes. As this is the Ghat where the 5 rivers meet. This is reason behind it is named as Panchaganga Ghat, where panch means five. This the Ghat where the idols of the deities Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Dhutpapa, and Kirana installed.

Location:

7/111, Sonarpura Rd,

Bangali Tola,

Varanasi-Uttar Pradesh,

India

Timings:
Anytime

Kedar Ghat:

Kedar Ghat of Varanasi is one of the oldest Ghats with breath taking views. Devotees take a dip in the Ghat and offer prayers to Lord Shiva at the Kedareshwar Temple at the Ghat.

Location:

Bangali Tola, Varanasi,

Uttar Pradesh,

India

Timings:

24/7

(Kedareshwar Temple Timings varies

VARANASI TEMPLES:

Kashi Vishwanath Temple:

Kashi Vishwanath or Golden temple located in Varanasi at the western banks of river Ganga is one of the popular destinations of Banaras. This temple has importance as it is also one of the 12 Jyotirlinga.

Location:

Lahori Tola, Varanasi,

Uttar Pradesh

India

Timings:

All the Days of the Week

24/7

(Timings may vary on Special Days)

Tulsi Manas Mandir:

Tulsi Manas Mandir located in Varanasi, the temple is dedicated to Lord Rama. This temple was built in the year 1964. The whole temple is constructed in white marble. The temple takes depicts the epic Ramayana which is been depicted over the walls of the mandir. The temple also has a museum where the manuscripts on Ramayana and some artefacts are exhibited.

Tulsi Manas Mandir Location:

Sankat Mochan Rd,

Durgakund Rd, Near Jalan, Varanasi – UP,

India

Tulsi Manas Mandir Varanasi Timings:

All Days of the Week

5.00 am to 12.00 Noon & 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Shri Durga Temple Varanasi Uttar Pradesh:

Shri Durga Temple dedicated to goddess Durga is situated in Varanasi. This temple was constructed by Bengali Queen Bhabani in the 18th century.On the right side of the temple there a kund which adds extra beauty to the temple. This temple is also known as Monkey temple.

Shri Durga Mandir Location:

27, Durgakund Rd,

Durgakund, Anandbagh,

Bhelupur, Varanasi,

Uttar Pradesh-India

Shri Durga Temple Varanasi Timings:

All Days of the Week

5.00 am to 11.00 pm

Note: Timings may vary on special days

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Varanasi:

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir Varanasi is one of the popular destinations dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This temple was established in the 16th century by the famous saint Shri Goswami Tulsidas. This temple is located near the famous Ghats of Varanasi the Assi Ghat.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir Varanasi Location:

Bhogabeer Colony,

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,

India

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Varanasi Timings:

All Days of the Week

8.00 am to 7.00 pm

Note: Closed on Sundays & On Holidays

Nepali Temple Varanasi:

The Nepali Temple of Varanasi is popularly known as Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple was built by Nepali King in 19th century. Apparently it took 3 decades to establish temple. This ancient temple is built in terracotta, wood and stone exhibiting the Pagoda style architecture.

Nepali Temple Varanasi Uttar Pradesh Location:

Near Lalita Ghat,

Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,

India

Nepali Temple in Varanasi Timings:

All Days of Week

24/7

Note; Timings may vary on Special Days

Varanasi Forts, Museums & Historical Monuments:

Ramnagar Fort:

Ramnagar Fort in Varanasi is one of the popular tourist destinations. It is about 11 km distance between Varanasi to Ramnagar Fort. This beautiful Mughal style architecture was built in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh. It is located at opposite to the Tulsi Ghat near the eastern banks of the river Ganga.

Ramnagar Fort Timings:

All Days of the Week

10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Note: timings may vary on special Days

Ramnagar Fort Museum Timings:

All Days of the Week

10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Note: timings may vary on special Days

Chunar Fort:

Located in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh with a great grandeur Chunar Fort welcomes you to Varanasi. Chunar Fort distance from Varanasi is about 31.6 km. This fort is also popularly known as Chandrakanta Chunargarh and Charanadri. This Fort has got great history as many rulers took rule-over over this beauty at different times.

Chunar Fort History in Hindi:

चुनारकाकिलाचंद्रकांताचुनारगढ़केरूपमेंभीजानाजाताहै।यहकिलागंगानदीकेकिनारेवाराणसीमेंस्थितहै।वाराणसीमेंसबसेअच्छेपर्यटकस्थलोंमेंसेयहएकहै।यहकिलाऐतिहासिकघटनाओंऔरप्राकृतिकसुंदरताकेलिएलोकप्रियहै।किलेकादक्षिणीभागगंगानदीकेचट्टानीतटपरस्थितहै।

Chunargarh Fort Location:

Tammanpatti, Uttar Pradesh,

India

Chunar Fort Varanasi Timings:

All Days of the Week

8.00 am to 5.00 pm

Note: Timings may vary on special days.

Man Mahal Museum:

The observatory is about 3 minutes’ walk from the popular Dashashwamedh Ghat. This museum presents you the digital tour giving you the 3D view of Kashi Ghats, classical music and heritage.

Man Mandir Observatory Location:

Observatory, Man Mandir Ghat,

Dashashwamedh Ghat Rd, Observatory,

Man mandir, Godowlia, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,

India

Man Mahal Museum Varanasi Timings:

All Days of the Week

6.00 am to 9.00 pm

Note: Timings may vary on Special Days

Sarnath Museum:

Sarnath Museum located in Sarnath of varanasi is popular for archaeological exhibits. The museum exhibits the Buddhist Culture Wealth’s. This museum was designed by James Ransome. The museum was establishment of the museum began in 1904 and completed in 1910. Attractive point of the museum is the deer park which is near to this museum.

Sarnath Museum Varanasi Location:

Saranth Station Rd, Sarnath,

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,

India

Sarnath Museum Timings:

All Days of the Week

9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Closed: On Fridays