
Varanasi Ghats
Explore the stories of the timeless Ghats of Varanasi, where life shares space with death. Start at the Pancha Ganga Ghats and work your way to Assi Ghat in time for their memorable Ganga Aarti.
Tour route
12 stops in order — follow the path in the app as you walk.

1. Pancha Ganga Ghat
Landmark ghat & religious site for spiritual bathing, prayer & holiday festival events.
3 min audio

2. Bhonsale Ghat
Palatial ghat made from stone in 1780 by the Bhosale family during the rule of the Maratha Empire.
3 min audio

3. Scindia Ghat
3 min audio

4. Manikarnika Ghat
One of the city's oldest ghats, this iconic site is a storied spot for traditional Hindu cremations.
5 min audio

5. Man Mandir Ghat
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3 min audio

6. Dashashwamedh Ghat
Bustling riverside steps down to the Ganges River, used for religious rituals daily.
4 min audio

7. Darbhanga Ghat
3 min audio

8. Kedar ghat
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3 min audio

9. Harishchandra Ghat
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3 min audio

10. Chet Singh Ghat
18th-century fortress-style palace with a terrace overlooking the river & stairs to the water.
3 min audio

11. Tulsi Ghat
3 min audio

12. Assi Ghat Varanasi
Religious festivals, performances & yoga classes are held at this iconic riverfront gathering place.
5 min audio









