Varanasi (Kashi) has many beautiful ghat on the Ganges coast, all these ferries are related to some mythological or religious legend. The Varanasi Ghats seem attractive because of the shape of the bow of river Ganga. Being the predominant of all the ghats, the first ray of the sun knocks on the ghats during sunrise. Starting from Rajghat in the north, there are more than 100 Ghats till the Asi Ghat in the south. The fire of pyre at Manikarnika Ghat is never quiet, because the end of those who die outside of Benares is done here only for attaining the virtue. Many Hindus believe that those who die in Varanasi receive liberation. There are approximately 84 banks in Varanasi. These gates are made up of about 4 miles long coast. Five ghats are considered to be very sacred in these 84 Ghats. They are collectively called 'Panchatirth'. These are: Ashi Ghat, Dashashmeshh Ghat, Adikesh Ghat, Panchganga Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat. The Ashi Ghat is located in the south and Adikesh Ghat is situated in the north most. Every ghat has its own story. Many of the Varanasi ferries were built during the period under the Maratha empire. The guardians of Varanasi have been Maratha, Shinde (Scindia), Holkar, Bhosle and Peshwas families. Most of the Ghats in Varanasi are Bath-Ghat, some Ghats are Antalya Ghat. Mahatma Buddha had a bath in the Mahanagarwari Ghat. Some ghat such as Manikarnika Ghat are connected with some stories etc. While some ghats are also private ownership, Shiva Ghat and Kali Ghat of the former Kashi Nares are private property.
Assi Ghat
Quite close to BHU (Banaras Hindu University), during the day it didn’t seem to be very interesting. Nevertheless there are Yoga lessons early in the morning as well as some musical performances. It gets its name from the Assi river which merges into Ganges nearby...Read More
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Every evening there is an aarti which takes place. It is a religious ceremony to watch which may have as many a 100,000 or 200,000. The evening Ganga Aarti is a fabulous sight , and can be enjoyed both from the Ghat itself as well as from a boat parked in The Ganges...Read More
Manikarnika Ghat
Varanasi City famous for its beautiful Ghats Manikanka that is also one of them,very popular and attractive sightseeing in Varanasi a place where 24hrs Cremation for Holy Hindus and pligrem is also known this Ghat for Moksh Duwar Strongly Recommended...Read More
Manmandir Ghat
Man Mandir Ghat was built in 1600 by Maharaja Man Singh. The old name of the ghat Somesvara ghat. Rajput King of Amber Raja Savai Man Singh built a palace and this ghat is named after him in the year 1585. The palace is very elegant and there is an an astronomical observatory...Read More
Shivala Ghat
This ghat is one of the last you will pass if you are walking south along the banks for the Ganges. It is about 20 minutes walk from Dasaswamedh Ghat - the main boat departure point ghat and site of the evening Aarti. You will know when you arrive here because instead of steps...Read More
Tulsi Ghat
Tulsi Ghat is named for Tulsidas who lived there while he wrote the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem. This is the Ghat where Great Indian Poet Tulsidas wrote Shree Ramcharitra Manas or Ramayana. In that sense this is such a legendary place and abounds with many big...Read More
Darbhanga Ghat
This Ghat is located next to south of Dashashwamedh Ghat next to Rana Mahal Ghat. This ghat is an extension of Munshi Ghat, as it has been purchased by the King of Darbhanga. The extension part became Darbhanga Ghat. Beautiful Darbhanga Palace is over there...Read More
Ahilyabai Ghat
The ghat was rebuilt by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore 19th Century. It was earlier called Kevalgiri ghat. She had also built the Kashi Viswanath temple. The place attracts devotees in the wee hours when to take a dip in the Ganges. She is credited with the first Ghat...Read More
Panchganga Ghat
Panchganga ghat is one of the major ghats in Varanasi. It is situated near Al-Migar mosque. Bindu Madhav temple(One of the Panch Madhava temples) situated here. People visited Varanasi should visit this Bindu Madhav temple. Panchakota or Panchkota Ghat...Read More
Lalita Ghat
This was different from the normal temple which you see in Varanasi. This is a true replica of the Pashupati Temple, the only difference is that the Shiva Lingam is not with Five faces like in the original temple, worth a visit. This is a replica of pasupathinath temple of Nepal...Read More
Harishchandra Ghat
Harish Chandra Ghat is one of the oldest Ghats of Varanasi. It is also one of the two cremation Ghats. It is another burning ghat where they cremate the deads, though not so famous as the other burning ghat called Manikarnika ghat, the cremations take place at this ghat...Read More