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Rajghat is the northernmost ghat of Varanasi and located just before the Malviya bridge. It is one of the most famous ghats of Varanasi but holds no religious importance today. In 1970 the municipal corporation of Varanasi built a pucca…

Rani ghat is located next to the Rajghat and was a part of it in early days. Just like the Rajghat it holds no religious importance and is one of the least popular ghats in Varanasi. In 1937 a queen of Lucknow, Muniya Sahiba built a grand…

Gaay Ghat or Gai/Gaye Ghat is an ancient ghat located on the banks of Ganges in Varanasi. Gaay/Gai is a Hindi word which means cow. In ancient time people used to wash their cows on this ghat. Gaay Ghat has a 3ft tall sculpture of a Bull…

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…