he lively atmosphere of the Dasaswamedh Ghat makes it one of the best places to visit in Varanasi. This tourist attraction is a swirling hodgepodge of flower sellers touting bright blossoms, boat operators hawking rides along the Ganges River, and sadhus (holy men) with face paint. You can spend hours people watching in this area during the day. Hindu priests put on the Ganga Aarti every…
There are few destinations in India without a fort, and Varanasi is no exception. About 14 kilometers from the city center, you’ll find Ramnagar Fort. The 18th-century sandstone fort and palace is no longer used as a defensive structure, but instead houses a quirky museum brimming with vintage automobiles, elaborate hookahs, antique weapons, sedan chairs decked out in jewels, and a one-of-a-kind…
The city till 2022 had 84 functional ghats. Most of the ghats are used for bathing or performing religious rituals (puja), out of all these ghats 2 ghats Manikarnika and Harishchandra are used as Hindu Cremation Sites. Most of the ghats in Varanasi were rebuilt in the 18th century under the Maratha Patronage (Scindias, Holkars, Bhonseles, Peshwas) and Maharajas of…