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Rani Ghat – Cutest among all?
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 – Where Peace Meets Celebrations
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 – Three Eyed God and Secret Rivers
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 – Where Education is Free
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 – Built by king and Merchants
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…
Karkotak Nageshwar – well of serpents or hidden treasure?
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…
Alamgir Mosque – Lost Vishnu Temple of Varanasi
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 – Where Bollywood Chills
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…
Kashi Raj Kali, Secret Temple of Varanasi
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…
10 Things You Should Never Do In Varanasi
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…