Best Things To Do in Varanasi, India

  1. Banaras Hindu University

    4.4 (937 Votes)
    Banaras Hindu University

    Educational Site, University

    The spirited man had a vision. There are different communities in India and not just Hindus. Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Parsees should live in harmony and gather strength from each other. It was his earnest hope that the university he was about to open, will produce students that will make India proud. Thus in 1916 Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya established the Banaras Hindu University. He wa...Read more
  2. Sankat Mochan Temple

    4.7 (995 Votes)
    Sankat Mochan Temple

    Religious Site, Temple

    Lord Hanuman is a Hindu god and an ardent devotee of Rama. If you dedicate yourself to Lord Hanuman, he will protect you from the anger of planet Saturn. People have ill placed Saturn in their horoscope and to remedy this visit Sankat Mochan Temple. This temple is devoted to the avatar of the divinity who removes all difficulties and sufferings. It is believed that temple has been built on the ...Read more
  3. Narad Ghat

    4.3 (1208 Votes)
    Narad Ghat

    Religious Site, Water Body

    Narada was a celestial sage. He practised sage hood and linked it to self-cultivation and strived for balance. He believed in harmony and human perfection. He dedicated his life into finding a balance between himself and other human beings. He wanted the greater order of things. He emerged from the forehead of Lord Brahma, the Creator. Hindu mythology tells us how he chanted the name Narayana, ...Read more
  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport Image
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    Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi, India is an international airport located in Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the second busiest airport in the state of Uttar Pradesh and the 22nd busiest airport in India. The airport is named after the second Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri.The airport is located about 22 km from the city of Varanasi and is connected to the city by roa...Read more
  5. Golden Temple

    Religious Site, Temple, Entertainment

    The Golden Temple in Varanasi, India is a pious Hindu temple. This is a Viswanath temple, very frequently visited by the Hindu tourists in the city. This temple is very famous for its Aarti as well. This is one experience you will cherish forever in life. Make sure to visit the temple early in the morning due to fast growing queue later in the day. No electronic gadgets like a camera and mobile...Read more
  6. Munshi Ghat

    4.4 (1 Vote)
    Munshi Ghat

    Religious Site

    Just beside the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat is the Munshi Ghat in Varanasi. This Ghat is also very scenic in view and holds historical architectures in the background. You will be delighted by the atmosphere here early in the morning. With the rising sun and River Ganga in the front, you will be immersed in spirituality. This place is not very far, and you may also get good deals on boat rides on...Read more
  7. Chaukhandi Stupa

    4.4 (6 Votes)
    Chaukhandi Stupa

    Monument

    The Chaukhandi Stupa is a very fine specimen of Indian history and architecture. This huge and beautiful shrine was erected as early as during the Gupta period. This monument was built to recognize the place where Lord Buddha met his five companions who were later preached by Him. This place was later remodelled to a Mughal architectural monument by King Govardhan. You will be delighted with th...Read more
  8. Raja Ghat

    4.3 (1 Vote)
    Raja Ghat Image
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    Religious Site

    Varanasi is a famous place for ‘ghats’ or river banks and Raja Ghat is definitely an eminent river bank among them. You will be pleased to see this ghat as the same is pretty clean. A lot of tourists sit on this river bank especially in the evening to witness the magical beauty of the Ganges and many types of rituals. You will always find the ambience of Raja Ghat peaceful. From thi...Read more
  9. Archaeological Museum Sarnath

    Museum

    Indian archeology can be one delightful area to explore and a trip to the Archaeological Museum Sarnath will prove this just right. Counted amongst the best things to do in Varanasi, this museum holds great significance for being the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. What you can look forward to here is a plethora of objects excavated from the city of Sarnath that lies some ...Read more
  10. Monkey Temple

    4.4 (38 Votes)
  11. Ganges River

  12. Bharat Kala Bhavan

    4.5 (35 Votes)
    Museum
  13. Tibetan Temple

    4.4 (44 Votes)
  14. St. Mary's Church

    4.5 (40 Votes)
  15. Hanuman Ghat

    4.5 (1 Vote)