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Trilochan Ghat is one of the oldest ghats of Varanasi. Kashi Kand marks it as a prominent religious site. In fact, the inscriptions from Gahadavala rule(1100CE) also mention about it. Derived from a temple(Trilochaneshvara) located on this…

Hanuman Gadi Ghat is a new addition to the long list of ghats in Varanasi. Earlier, it was part of the Gaay Ghat and locals used to wash their cows here. This part of the ghat had no religious importance and was inhabited by Shyamalal…

Lal Ghat is one of the oldest and most peaceful ghats in Varanasi. Unlike the name(Lal = red) suggests it is painted in aqua blue colour. The ghat is actually named upon a rich merchant who built a portion of it in 1800. Later in 1812 a…

Naag Koop/Naag Kund/ Karkotak Nageshwar which literally means "well of snakes" is situated in Jaitpura area of Varanasi, India. The step well is located on the backside of a small temple and holds religious significance for Hindus. Naag…

Located on the Panchganga Ghat, Alamgir mosque is one of the most picturesque locations in Varanasi. The mysterious architecture towering right above the Panchganga Ghat has attracted the attention of millions since the 17th century. It's…

Nandeshwar Ghat, the Bollywood's favourite shooting location in Varanasi is located near Raj Ghat. Away from all the city madness and chaotic ghats, Nandeshwar ghat holds the essence of Varanasi which is why more than 50 films and short…

The Kashi Raj Kali temple is located on the busy Bansphatak road near Gowdalia chowk. It is probably the most easily accessible and yet the toughest to be located place in the Varanasi. Most of the people who have been to this place have…

Varanasi is a beautiful city which welcomes travellers with an open heart. It lets you be the part of its crowd and flow like water in its narrow lanes. Be it tranquillity of the ghats or the chaos of the roads it sets you free to explore…

Vishwanath Gali is one of the oldest and busiest streets in Varanasi, India. Running from the Gyanvapi chowk to the Dashaswamedh Ghat it is roughly over 300 Meters long. From being home to one of the most important Hindu temples Kashi…

While Varanasi is famous for its ghats and streets the city is also a treasure chest filled with beautiful monuments. One such place is the Tomb of Lal Khan which is classified as Muslim monument. Built-in 1773 the tomb of Lal Khan is…