Varanasi Ghats

Ghats in Varanasi have always been a treasure trove which are cherished since ancient times. Documented in several worldwide movies, Varanasi Ghats never fail to amaze with its old rustic charm, the cacophony of spiritual people and a team of spectators who are always keen to observe people to learn the history and culture of the place. The total number of these top visiting places in Varanasi is around 100, among them, 25 are included in the main group extending up to Raj Ghat from Assi Ghat. Though a large number of ghats were rebuilt by the Maratha kings in the past, still, they hold a mesmerising effect on all kinds of travellers.

Apart from being the sources of religious tourism in Varanasi, there are two renowned ghats, Manikarnika and Harishchandra, which are solely used for cremations. A Varanasi sightseeing tour can never be completed without visiting some of the ghats like Assi Ghat, Raj Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat and many more. The best way to visit these popular tourist attractions in Varanasi is an early morning boat ride from one ghat to another specifically in winter when migratory birds fill up the river or in the evening when the ghats are illuminated with candles and lamps along with lakhs of visitors seek blessings from Ganga during the Ganga aarti.