Guidebook for Varanasi
Sightseeing
There are temples at almost every turn in Varanasi, but this is the most famous of the lot. It is dedicated to Vishveswara – Shiva as lord of the universe. The temple was built in 1776.
18 locals recommend
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
There are temples at almost every turn in Varanasi, but this is the most famous of the lot. It is dedicated to Vishveswara – Shiva as lord of the universe. The temple was built in 1776.
Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the middle way to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya and gave his famous first sermon here.
36 locals recommend
Sarnath
Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the middle way to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya and gave his famous first sermon here.
Evenings are particularly lively, as the ghat’s vast concreted area fills up with hawkers and entertainers. It’s a popular starting point for boat trips.
41 locals recommend
Assi Ghat
Nagwa RoadEvenings are particularly lively, as the ghat’s vast concreted area fills up with hawkers and entertainers. It’s a popular starting point for boat trips.
Varanasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. It’s a wonderful place to linger & people-watch while soaking up the atmosphere.
Every evening at 7pm an elaborate ganga aarti ceremony is staged here.
27 locals recommend
Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dashashwamedh Ghat RoadVaranasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. It’s a wonderful place to linger & people-watch while soaking up the atmosphere.
Every evening at 7pm an elaborate ganga aarti ceremony is staged here.
The most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are carried through the alleyways of the old city to the holy Ganges on a bamboo stretcher swathed in cloth.
8 locals recommend
Manikarnika Ghat
The most auspicious place for a Hindu to be cremated. Dead bodies are carried through the alleyways of the old city to the holy Ganges on a bamboo stretcher swathed in cloth.
Benares Hindu University was established in 1916. The wide tree-lined streets and parkland of the 5-sq-km campus offer a peaceful atmosphere a world away from the city outside.
6 locals recommend
Banaras Hindu University Campus
Benares Hindu University was established in 1916. The wide tree-lined streets and parkland of the 5-sq-km campus offer a peaceful atmosphere a world away from the city outside.
This crumbling 17th-century fort, on the eastern bank of the Ganges, is beautiful place to watch the sun set over the river. There are vintage cars and an extremely unusual astrological clock.
21 locals recommend
Ramnagar Fort Museum
Varanasi RoadThis crumbling 17th-century fort, on the eastern bank of the Ganges, is beautiful place to watch the sun set over the river. There are vintage cars and an extremely unusual astrological clock.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is one of the sacred temples. This temple is also called as the Monkey temple because of the presence of lot of monkeys inside the premises.
11 locals recommend
Kashi Kalash Foundation
Sankat Mochan RoadSankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is one of the sacred temples. This temple is also called as the Monkey temple because of the presence of lot of monkeys inside the premises.
This place is a mini Tibet in India. Many Buddhists from all over the word visit Tibetan Temple.
Tibetan Temple
This place is a mini Tibet in India. Many Buddhists from all over the word visit Tibetan Temple.
The downstairs temple is a beautiful, sacred space, filled with a strong devotional energy. Upstairs is a delightful series of animated dioramas portraying scenes from many of the famous Hindu tales.
Shri Satya Narayan Tulsi Manas Mandir
Durgakund RoadThe downstairs temple is a beautiful, sacred space, filled with a strong devotional energy. Upstairs is a delightful series of animated dioramas portraying scenes from many of the famous Hindu tales.
Assi Ghat
Nagwa RoadFood Scene
A multi-cuisine restaurant that serves delicious Indian, Mexican, Italian & Chinese cuisines.
Hari Vilaas
A multi-cuisine restaurant that serves delicious Indian, Mexican, Italian & Chinese cuisines.
Kerala Cafe
B20/44 Bhelupur RdKerala Cafe is a must visit for South Indian delicacies in Varanasi.
Taste King
Mint RoadOne of the most famous and oldest eateries that serves delicious fast food.
Arts & Culture
Coffee shops, Pizza Hut and McDonalds besides a box office to catch latest Hindi and English movies.
JHV Mall & Multiplex
The Mall RoadCoffee shops, Pizza Hut and McDonalds besides a box office to catch latest Hindi and English movies.
Essentials
BB-VARANASI- GULBAGH SIGARA-GRAND
Lallapura RoadIndia's largest super market!