Attractions & Places

to Visit in Varanasi

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Ganga Aarti is the dramatic lighting of ceremonial flames on the riverbank in the early evening. Massive crowds flock every night to seek their blessings. A awe-inspiring sight, best witnessed from a boat on the river.

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Watch the skies turn from purple to pink and orange as the sun rises over Varanasi. The city is reborn in the morning, and there is nowhere better to enjoy it than on the river.

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Explore the avenues and side streets around Gadowlia, one of Varanasi’s most incredible wholesale markets. Discover endless streets teeming with arts and crafts, fiery street food and traditional handlooms.

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Vishwanath temple is the most sacred temple in India’s holiest city. Its domed roof is plated in solid gold and thousands of visitors come daily to offer prayers and catch a glimpse of the revered statue of Lord Shiva.

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Uncover a different side of Varanasi at one of Asia’s largest universities. The Banaras Hindu University has a lush campus, 20,000+ students and a priceless art collection.

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Spend some time at one of history’s greatest sources of enlightenment. Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha gave his first public sermon, and is located just a short drive outside the city.

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Ganga Aarti is the dramatic lighting of ceremonial flames on the riverbank in the early evening. Massive crowds flock every night to seek their blessings. A awe-inspiring sight, best witnessed from a boat on the river.

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Watch the skies turn from purple to pink and orange as the sun rises over Varanasi. The city is reborn in the morning, and there is nowhere better to enjoy it than on the river.

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Banarasi is a style of hand woven silk indigenous to the city. Painstakingly crafted by artisans who have practiced the craft for generations, each piece is destined to become a family heirloom. Learn about the art, and choose your own dress, shawl, stole or bag to take home.