The banks of a river wedded to a chaotic city, a tangled maze of crammed alleys, and a host of centuries-old palaces—there are numerous places to visit in Varanasi that will fascinate you to the core. Witness the evening aarti at the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat, or simply gaze at the myriad activities across all the ghats as you take a boat ride in the holy Ganges—there’s never a dull moment here. Take a tour of the Buddhist pilgrimage site: Sarnath, explore the Chunar Fort, or relive moments from the city’s past as you tour the Ramnagar Fort and Museum—Varanasi’s historical marvels will educate and entertain you with the city’s as well as the country’s regal tales of valour. Do not forget to pay homage at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple once you’re in the city. With all its chaos and colours, Varanasi is a unique ancient city that will dwell for long in your memory.
PLACES TO VISIT IN VARANASI
A guide to exploring Varanasi
Spiritually enlightening and fantastically photogenic, Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Benaras, attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims from all over th...
1FEATUREDThe essential Varanasi sightseeing guide
One of the most important pilgrimage sites in India, Varanasi has a number of temples, the Buddhist pilgrimage Sarnath and the adjacent towns of Chuna...
2FEATUREDA heritage tour of Varanasi
From revered ghats perched on the banks of the Ganga River to grand forts that narrate tales of city’s royal past, there are plenty of historic places...
3FEATUREDPlaces to visit in Varanasi for culture-enthusiasts
From taking part in the celebrated evening artis on the stunning ghats around the Ganga River to exploring the country’s royal past at the city’s muse...
4FEATUREDVaranasi: The land of spirituality
Varanasi's spirituality and beautiful waterfronts lure both Indian and foreign tourists.
6FEATUREDThe sacred ghats of Varanasi
All along Varuna and Asi River—the two tributaries of Ganges—are temples and palaces built in the 18th and 19th centuries. Below them are terraces and...
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