Ghats of Varanasi
The ghats are what most visitors picture when they think of Banaras. Here's what happens at each one, when the aarti starts, and how to get a boat without haggling for twenty minutes.
All ghats
Showing 5 of 5
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Assi Ghat
The southernmost ghat, where the Assi stream meets the Ganga. Home of the sunrise Subah-e-Banaras programme and a calmer evening aarti.
- 2.5 km to Kashi Vishwanath
- 15 km to stadium
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Kedar Ghat
The ghat with the red-and-white striped Kedareshwar temple, busy in Shravan. History, festivals and when to visit.
- 1.4 km to Kashi Vishwanath
- 15 km to stadium
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Dashashwamedh Ghat
The busiest ghat in Varanasi and home of the famous evening Ganga aarti. When it starts, where to watch from, and boats.
- 416 m to Kashi Vishwanath
- 16 km to stadium
Ghat
Scindia Ghat
Known for its half-sunken Shiva temple tilting into the river, just north of Manikarnika. History and how to see it.
- 307 m to Kashi Vishwanath
- 16 km to stadium
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Manikarnika Ghat
Varanasi's main cremation ghat, one of the holiest in Hinduism. What to expect, the history, and how to visit respectfully.
- 341 m to Kashi Vishwanath
- 16 km to stadium
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