State · Uttar Pradesh

Explore Varanasi.

Discover food, shopping, nightlife and places to visit. Pick a shared interest and make a plan of your own.

State: Uttar PradeshCapital: Lucknow
Varanasi: Varanasi, India, Ghats, Cremation ceremony in progress
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YOUR CITY, BEYOND THE USUAL

Places to explore in Varanasi.

Explore individual restaurants, bars, clubs, markets, shopping spots and areas to visit. Choose a place for your next shared plan.

Before you go: ask the right questions

A few questions can help you save time, avoid surprises and enjoy your visit. Confirm details directly with the place for your chosen date.

  • What are the opening hours, total cost and booking requirements?
  • How do we get there, and are parking and accessible facilities available?
  • For a hotel stay: what are the check-in times, included amenities, deposit and cancellation terms?

Choose a category below, then open “Questions to ask” on a place card for a more specific checklist.

57 places

A sourced guide to the city and nearby places. Listings vary in age and coverage; confirm current details with the venue before visiting.

Jantar MantarVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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⌖ Terrace of Man Singh Ghat

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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RajghatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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⌖ (north of Malviya Bridge next to Rajghat)

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited October 2024
Rani Laxmibai JanmasthaliVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-10-11
Panchganga GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Manikarnika GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Dashashwamedh GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Rana GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Kedar GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Narad GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Harishchandra GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Hanuman GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Shivala GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-12-17
Tulsi GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Assi GhatVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Lal Khan TombVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ north of Malviya Bridge next to Rajghat

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited October 2024
Alamagir MosqueVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Gyanvapi MosqueVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-08-23
Bharat Mata TempleVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Durga MandirVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2026-09-23
Gauri Matha TempleVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Kaal Bhairav TempleVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Nepali Hindu TempleVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ near Lalita Ghat

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Kashi Vishwanath TempleVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-12-17
Tulsi Manas TempleVaranasi · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Travel listings: Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. City photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0.

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