Ramnagar

The massive red ramparts of the Ramnagar fort can be seen across Assi Ghat on the other side of the Ganga. The Mughal-style fort was built by Raja Balwant Singh in 1750. Though the fort is not an architectural wonder, it is the main draw at the city of Ramnagar. The small city is most famous for its depiction of Ramlila in the most authentic form. The fort has a small museum, which does not require much time. The other highlight here is the Durga temple, which is the venue of the grand aarti held on the last day of the Ramlila. This is the place where Lal Bahadur Shastri was born.