{"id":14400,"date":"2026-11-02T17:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/?p=14400"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:44:51","slug":"places-to-visit-in-varanasi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Places to Visit in Varanasi (Banaras) on Your Kashi Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Varanasi-Travel-Guide-Poster-1024x686.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Varanasi-Travel-Guide-Poster-1024x686.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Varanasi-Travel-Guide-Poster-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Varanasi-Travel-Guide-Poster-767x514.webp 767w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Varanasi-Travel-Guide-Poster.webp 1532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 11 crore people visited Varanasi in 2024, including over 3 lakh foreign travellers. Most head straight for the famous tourist places in Varanasi along the Ganga. Kashi Vishwanath Dham now opens onto the river, and Sarnath is only 10 km away. Add kachori-sabzi breakfasts and Banarasi silk, and the numbers make sense. Banaras ek baar jaane wali jagah nahi hai, log baar baar lautte hain.Planning to explore the ghats, temples and popular attractions of Kashi? Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/taxi\/local-sightseeing-in-varanasi\/\">Varanasi local sightseeing taxi<\/a> with ChikuCab for convenient travel between major tourist places, hotels and railway stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varanasi&#8217;s top attractions include Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kaal Bhairav Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Ramnagar Fort and Sarnath. First-time visitors can explore the main ghats and temples in one day, while a two-day itinerary allows more time for Sarnath, BHU and the city&#8217;s cultural attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First-timers still get stuck on aarti timings, temple phone rules, boat fares and where cars stop in the old city. Our Chiku Cab drivers take these roads daily, so we&#8217;ve added timings and a local tip to each of the 15 places to visit in Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 15px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b31217, #e52d27); padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n\n  <!-- Left Section -->\n  <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex: 1; min-width: 250px;\">\n\n    <!-- Icon -->\n    <div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-icons-png.flaticon.com\/512\/854\/854878.png\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" alt=\"Haridwar travel and cab booking\" style=\"display: block;\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Text -->\n    <div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff;\">\n  Plan Your Varanasi Sightseeing Trip with ChikuCab\n<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #fff;\">\n  Exploring Kashi with family or friends? Book a sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller with ChikuCab for convenient sightseeing across Varanasi. 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Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Evening Ganga Aarti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#2_Assi_Ghat_for_Subah-e-Banaras\" >2. Assi Ghat for Subah-e-Banaras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#3_Manikarnika_Ghat\" >3. Manikarnika Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#4_Namo_Ghat\" >4. Namo Ghat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#5_Ganga_Boat_Ride_Along_the_Ghats\" >5. Ganga Boat Ride Along the Ghats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Kashi_Tourist_Places_for_Darshan\" >Kashi Tourist Places for Darshan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#6_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\" >6. Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#7_Kaal_Bhairav_Temple\" >7. Kaal Bhairav Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#8_Sankat_Mochan_Hanuman_Temple\" >8. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#9_Durga_Kund_Temple_and_Tulsi_Manas_Mandir\" >9. Durga Kund Temple and Tulsi Manas Mandir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#10_New_Vishwanath_Temple_at_BHU\" >10. New Vishwanath Temple at BHU<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Places_to_Visit_in_Varanasi_Except_Temples\" >Places to Visit in Varanasi Except Temples<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#11_Ramnagar_Fort\" >11. Ramnagar Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#12_Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_at_BHU\" >12. Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at BHU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#13_Kachori_Gali_and_Banaras_Ki_Galiyan\" >13. Kachori Gali and Banaras Ki Galiyan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#14_Banarasi_Silk_Weavers_of_Madanpura_and_Peeli_Kothi\" >14. Banarasi Silk Weavers of Madanpura and Peeli Kothi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#15_Sarnath_the_Buddhist_Side_of_Varanasi\" >15. Sarnath, the Buddhist Side of Varanasi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Places_to_Visit_Near_Varanasi_for_a_Day_Trip\" >Places to Visit Near Varanasi for a Day Trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Varanasi_Sightseeing_Plan_for_1_Day_and_2_Days\" >Varanasi Sightseeing Plan for 1 Day and 2 Days<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Getting_Around_Varanasi_and_Best_Time_to_Visit\" >Getting Around Varanasi and Best Time to Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Plan_Your_Varanasi_Sightseeing_Trip_with_ChikuCab\" >Plan Your Varanasi Sightseeing Trip with ChikuCab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#FAQs_About_Tourist_Places_in_Varanasi\" >FAQs About Tourist Places in Varanasi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#What_are_the_top_15_places_to_visit_in_Varanasi_for_first-time_visitors\" >What are the top 15 places to visit in Varanasi for first-time visitors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_in_Varanasi_in_one_day\" >What are the best places to visit in Varanasi in one day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_in_Varanasi_in_two_days\" >What are the best places to visit in Varanasi in two days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Which_ghats_should_you_visit_in_Varanasi_and_what_makes_them_famous\" >Which ghats should you visit in Varanasi, and what makes them famous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Which_are_the_must-visit_temples_and_spiritual_places_in_Varanasi\" >Which are the must-visit temples and spiritual places in Varanasi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#How_can_I_visit_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple_and_what_are_its_darshan_timings\" >How can I visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and what are its darshan timings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_for_the_Ganga_Aarti\" >What is the best time to visit Dashashwamedh Ghat for the Ganga Aarti?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Is_Sarnath_worth_visiting_and_how_far_is_it_from_Varanasi\" >Is Sarnath worth visiting, and how far is it from Varanasi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#Is_a_boat_ride_on_the_River_Ganga_worth_it_and_what_is_the_usual_cost\" >Is a boat ride on the River Ganga worth it, and what is the usual cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_near_Varanasi_for_a_day_trip\" >What are the best places to visit near Varanasi for a day trip?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi\/#How_many_days_are_enough_to_explore_Varanasi\" >How many days are enough to explore Varanasi?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varanasi_Tourist_Places_List_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Varanasi Tourist Places List at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ek nazar mein poori list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Needed<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dashashwamedh Ghat<\/td><td>Godowlia<\/td><td>1.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assi Ghat<\/td><td>Assi<\/td><td>1.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manikarnika Ghat<\/td><td>Chowk<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Namo Ghat<\/td><td>Rajghat<\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ganga Boat Ride<\/td><td>Along the ghats<\/td><td>1 to 2 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kashi Vishwanath Temple<\/td><td>Vishwanath Gali<\/td><td>2 to 3 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kaal Bhairav Temple<\/td><td>Vishweshwarganj<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple<\/td><td>Durgakund Road<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Durga Kund and Tulsi Manas Mandir<\/td><td>Durgakund<\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Vishwanath Temple<\/td><td>BHU<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ramnagar Fort<\/td><td>Ramnagar<\/td><td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum<\/td><td>BHU<\/td><td>1.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kachori Gali and Banaras Ki Galiyan<\/td><td>Chowk, Godowlia<\/td><td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silk Weavers&#8217; Lanes<\/td><td>Madanpura, Peeli Kothi<\/td><td>1.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sarnath<\/td><td>10 km from city<\/td><td>Half day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/cabs-services-in-varanasi.html\"><strong>Explore Varanasi with ChikuCab<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Ghats_in_Varanasi_Banaras_Ke_Ghat\"><\/span>Famous Ghats in Varanasi (Banaras Ke Ghat)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These five ghats are the famous places in Varanasi you&#8217;ll see in every photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_and_the_Evening_Ganga_Aarti\"><\/span>1. Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Evening Ganga Aarti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conch shells open the evening, followed by bells, camphor smoke and seven priests swinging brass lamps in sync for 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aarti starts at 5:45 PM (October to March) and 6:45 PM (April to September).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach 45 minutes early, or 90 on weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boat seats facing the ghat cost \u20b9200 to \u20b9300 per person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steps par baithna free hai, koi paise maange to mana kar dijiye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Assi_Ghat_for_Subah-e-Banaras\"><\/span>2. Assi Ghat for Subah-e-Banaras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subah-e-Banaras starts at 5:30 AM with Vedic chanting, a morning aarti, classical music and yoga on the steps. Kulhad wali chai ke saath Ganga par suraj nikalte dekhiye. Chiku Cab drops you right at Assi, the easiest ghat for an early start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Manikarnika_Ghat\"><\/span>3. Manikarnika Ghat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pyres burn here day and night, and stacks of wood line the lanes to the water. Hindus believe cremation here frees the soul from rebirth. Photography of cremations is not allowed, and you can ignore anyone asking for &#8220;wood donations&#8221;. Yahan chup-chaap khade rehna hi kaafi hai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Namo_Ghat\"><\/span>4. Namo Ghat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Namo Ghat is the newest, rebuilt on old Khidkiya Ghat near Rajghat, with giant &#8220;Namaste&#8221; hand sculptures. Ramps, open walkways and parking make it easy for families and elders. Gaadi seedha entrance tak jaati hai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ganga_Boat_Ride_Along_the_Ghats\"><\/span>5. Ganga Boat Ride Along the Ghats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunrise rides are quiet, with the light turning old havelis gold. Sunset rides end in front of the Dashashwamedh aarti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shared rowboat seats cost \u20b980 to \u20b9150 in the morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A private rowboat costs \u20b9400 per hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dev Deepawali fares go up two to four times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boats may stop during the July to September monsoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baithne se pehle rate pakka kar lijiye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kashi_Tourist_Places_for_Darshan\"><\/span>Kashi Tourist Places for Darshan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kashi ki pehchaan uske mandir hain. Three of these five temples are close together near Durgakund and BHU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple\"><\/span>6. Kashi Vishwanath Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Kashi Vishwanath is the reason most pilgrims come to Banaras. The Dham, opened in 2021, replaced cramped lanes with a wide stone courtyard that opens onto the Ganga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mangala Aarti<\/td><td>3:00 to 4:00 AM, ticket \u20b9500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General darshan<\/td><td>4:00 to 11:00 AM, 12:20 to 7:00 PM, 8:30 to 9:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sugam Darshan<\/td><td>\u20b9250, book on the official Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust website<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Not allowed inside<\/td><td>Phones, cameras, pens, leather items and bags (lockers near the gates)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cars can&#8217;t enter these lanes. We drop you near Godowlia or Maidagin, and the driver waits till you finish darshan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Kaal_Bhairav_Temple\"><\/span>7. Kaal Bhairav Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locals call him the Kotwal of Kashi, and say a Kashi yatra stays incomplete without his darshan. Priests tap devotees with a peacock-feather brush, and stalls outside sell mustard oil and black thread. Kala dhaga baandh kar nikalna yahan ki parampara hai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Sankat_Mochan_Hanuman_Temple\"><\/span>8. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tradition credits Tulsidas with founding this Hanuman temple, famous for its besan laddoo prasad. Tuesday and Saturday evenings mean long queues, and monkeys will grab any loose prasad bag. Every April, the Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh fills the courtyard with free all-night classical music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Durga_Kund_Temple_and_Tulsi_Manas_Mandir\"><\/span>9. Durga Kund Temple and Tulsi Manas Mandir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durga Kund is an 18th-century red ochre temple with a stone tank, built by Rani Bhabani of Bengal. The white marble Tulsi Manas Mandir next door has Ramcharitmanas verses engraved on its walls. Dopahar 12 se 3 baje tak dono mandir band rehte hain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_New_Vishwanath_Temple_at_BHU\"><\/span>10. New Vishwanath Temple at BHU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Birla family built this white marble temple inside the BHU campus, modelled on the old Kashi Vishwanath and open to every caste and faith. Queues are short, and the wide campus roads are easy for elders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"chiku-booking-box\">\n\n<div class=\"chiku-booking-title\">\n    <span class=\"chiku-phone-icon\">\u260e<\/span>\n    Planning a Varanasi Sightseeing Trip?\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"chiku-booking-subtitle\">\n    Explore the famous ghats, temples and tourist attractions of Varanasi with ChikuCab. Book a sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller for comfortable family and group sightseeing. 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Ramnagar Fort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 18th-century home of the Kashi Naresh is 14 km away on the eastern bank. Its museum (10 AM to 5 PM) has vintage cars, swords, palanquins and an astronomical clock. During Dussehra, the month-long Ramnagar Ramlila is staged without microphones or electric lights. Bridge traffic makes it a 45 to 70 minute drive, so a cab is simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Bharat_Kala_Bhavan_Museum_at_BHU\"><\/span>12. Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at BHU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mughal and Rajput miniatures, Gupta-era gold coins and old Banarasi textiles fill this BHU museum. It opens 10 AM to 5:30 PM and stays closed on Saturdays, Sundays and university holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Kachori_Gali_and_Banaras_Ki_Galiyan\"><\/span>13. Kachori Gali and Banaras Ki Galiyan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banaras ka asli swaad galiyon mein hai. Start at Kachori Gali with kachori-sabzi and jalebi, then move on to kulhad lassi, tamatar chaat near Godowlia and a Banarasi paan. Between November and February, look for malaiyo, a saffron milk foam sold only on winter mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Banarasi_Silk_Weavers_of_Madanpura_and_Peeli_Kothi\"><\/span>14. Banarasi Silk Weavers of Madanpura and Peeli Kothi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the clack of handlooms into Madanpura and Peeli Kothi, where families still weave Banarasi sarees by hand. A single brocade saree can take weeks. Buying from a weaver&#8217;s workshop cuts out the middleman, but check for the GI tag before paying for &#8220;pure silk&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Sarnath_the_Buddhist_Side_of_Varanasi\"><\/span>15. Sarnath, the Buddhist Side of Varanasi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sarnath is a 30-minute drive (10 km) from Varanasi. The Buddha gave his first sermon at the deer park here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to See<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Note<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dhamek Stupa<\/td><td>43 m stupa marking the first sermon<\/td><td>ASI ticket at the gate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mulagandha Kuti Vihar<\/td><td>Wall paintings of the Buddha&#8217;s life by Kosetsu Nosu<\/td><td>Free entry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sarnath Museum<\/td><td>Ashoka&#8217;s Lion Capital, source of the national emblem<\/td><td>10 AM to 5 PM, closed Fridays<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday ko museum band rehta hai. Our local sightseeing cab covers Sarnath, BHU and Ramnagar Fort in one day.If you are planning a visit to Sarnath from the city, choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/varanasi\/varanasi-to-sarnath-cab.html\">Varanasi to Sarnath taxi<\/a> for a convenient round trip and enough time to explore the Buddhist monuments and museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_Near_Varanasi_for_a_Day_Trip\"><\/span>Places to Visit Near Varanasi for a Day Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One spare day is enough for any of these places near Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Place<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Travel Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Known For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Chunar Fort<\/td><td>40 km<\/td><td>1.5 hours<\/td><td>Sandstone fort on a bend of the Ganga<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jaunpur<\/td><td>60 km<\/td><td>2 hours<\/td><td>Atala Masjid, Shahi Bridge, imarti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vindhyachal Dham<\/td><td>65 km<\/td><td>2 hours<\/td><td>Maa Vindhyavasini Shaktipeeth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajdari and Devdari Waterfalls<\/td><td>70 km<\/td><td>2 to 2.5 hours<\/td><td>Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prayagraj<\/td><td>120 km<\/td><td>3 to 3.5 hours<\/td><td>Triveni Sangam<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajdari and Devdari are the favourite picnic spot near Varanasi, fullest between July and October. Chunar and Vindhyachal pair well in one day on the Mirzapur side. Buses to the waterfalls keep no fixed schedule, so a Chiku Cab outstation day trip is the simpler option. Fare starts from \u20b99\/km.Planning to explore destinations beyond the city? Book an <a href=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/varanasi\/outstation-taxi-service-in-varanasi.html\">outstation taxi from Varanasi<\/a> for day trips to Chunar Fort, Vindhyachal, Jaunpur and other nearby attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-1024x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Chiku cab app\" class=\"wp-image-7888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-1024x225.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-300x66.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM-768x169.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chikucab.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-28-at-10.50.37-AM.jpeg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.techi.chikucab&amp;hl=en_IN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiku Cab App Download<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varanasi_Sightseeing_Plan_for_1_Day_and_2_Days\"><\/span>Varanasi Sightseeing Plan for 1 Day and 2 Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agar sirf ek din hai, to Day 1 follow kijiye. It covers the places to visit in Varanasi in one day without crossing the city twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Day 2<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Early morning<\/td><td>Subah-e-Banaras at Assi, sunrise boat ride<\/td><td>Sarnath stupa and deer park<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Morning<\/td><td>Kachori Gali breakfast, Kashi Vishwanath darshan<\/td><td>Sarnath Museum, Bharat Kala Bhavan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Afternoon<\/td><td>Kaal Bhairav, Manikarnika, Namo Ghat<\/td><td>New Vishwanath Temple, Ramnagar Fort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evening<\/td><td>Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh<\/td><td>Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund, silk lanes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day 2 stops are spread out, so keep a car for the full day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Around_Varanasi_and_Best_Time_to_Visit\"><\/span>Getting Around Varanasi and Best Time to Visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cars stop near Godowlia, and the old city is walking-only beyond it. E-rickshaws cover short hops between ghats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>October to March has cool mornings, right for ghat walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dev Deepawali on Kartik Purnima (November) lights every ghat with diyas, and hotels fill weeks ahead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperatures cross 40\u00b0C between April and June, so stick to mornings and evenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monsoon floods the lower ghat steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep \u20b910 and \u20b920 notes handy, since boatmen, chai stalls and temple shoe stands rarely have change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- ChikuCab Contact CTA -->\n<div class=\"chikucab-contact-cta\">\n\n <div class=\"chikucab-trusted\">\n    <span class=\"chikucab-shield\">\u2662<\/span>\n    TRUSTED BY 2.5 Lakh+ Happy Customers\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Your_Varanasi_Sightseeing_Trip_with_ChikuCab\"><\/span>Plan Your Varanasi Sightseeing Trip with ChikuCab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n    Planning to explore Varanasi&#8217;s famous ghats, temples and tourist attractions with family or friends? 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Add Ramnagar Fort, Bharat Kala Bhavan, the Kachori Gali food lanes, the Madanpura silk weavers and Sarnath to complete the list. Two full days are enough for all 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_in_Varanasi_in_one_day\"><\/span>What are the best places to visit in Varanasi in one day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the day to the ghats and the old city. Catch Subah-e-Banaras at Assi Ghat at 5:30 AM, take a sunrise boat, then have kachori-jalebi before Kashi Vishwanath darshan. Kaal Bhairav, Manikarnika and Namo Ghat fill the afternoon, and the Dashashwamedh Ganga Aarti closes the evening. Ek din mein yahi route sabse kam bhaag-daud wala hai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_in_Varanasi_in_two_days\"><\/span>What are the best places to visit in Varanasi in two days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend the first day on the ghats, Kashi Vishwanath and the evening aarti. Save the second for Sarnath in the morning, BHU (Bharat Kala Bhavan and New Vishwanath Temple) at midday and Ramnagar Fort in the afternoon. Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund and the silk lanes round off the evening. These stops are spread across the city, so a full-day Chiku Cab saves you from hunting for autos at every stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_ghats_should_you_visit_in_Varanasi_and_what_makes_them_famous\"><\/span>Which ghats should you visit in Varanasi, and what makes them famous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the evening Ganga Aarti, go to Dashashwamedh Ghat. Mornings belong to Assi Ghat and its Subah-e-Banaras programme of chanting, music and yoga. Manikarnika is the cremation ghat, with pyres burning day and night. Families prefer Namo Ghat, the newest one, for its ramps, parking and giant Namaste sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_must-visit_temples_and_spiritual_places_in_Varanasi\"><\/span>Which are the must-visit temples and spiritual places in Varanasi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kashi Vishwanath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva, comes first. Pilgrims then visit Kaal Bhairav, the guardian deity of Kashi. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Durga Kund, Tulsi Manas Mandir and the New Vishwanath Temple at BHU are all in the southern part of the city. For Buddhist sites, Sarnath is 10 km away. Durga Kund aur Tulsi Manas dopahar 12 se 3 baje tak band rehte hain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_visit_Kashi_Vishwanath_Temple_and_what_are_its_darshan_timings\"><\/span>How can I visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and what are its darshan timings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darshan is open 4 to 11 AM, 12:20 to 7 PM and 8:30 to 9 PM, and the day begins with Mangala Aarti at 3 AM (\u20b9500 ticket). To skip the general line, book Sugam Darshan for \u20b9250 on the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust website. Leave your phone, camera, pen and leather belt in a locker before entry. Vehicles stop near Godowlia or Maidagin, and you walk the last part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Dashashwamedh_Ghat_for_the_Ganga_Aarti\"><\/span>What is the best time to visit Dashashwamedh Ghat for the Ganga Aarti?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between October and March the aarti begins at 5:45 PM, and between April and September it begins at 6:45 PM. It lasts 45 minutes. Sardiyon mein aarti ek ghanta pehle shuru hoti hai, so plan your evening around the season. Arrive 45 minutes ahead on weekdays and 90 minutes ahead on weekends for a spot on the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sarnath_worth_visiting_and_how_far_is_it_from_Varanasi\"><\/span>Is Sarnath worth visiting, and how far is it from Varanasi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Sarnath is 10 km north-east of Varanasi, a 30-minute drive, and it is where the Buddha gave his first sermon. Give it half a day for Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and the Sarnath Museum, home to Ashoka&#8217;s Lion Capital. The museum stays shut on Fridays, so pick another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_boat_ride_on_the_River_Ganga_worth_it_and_what_is_the_usual_cost\"><\/span>Is a boat ride on the River Ganga worth it, and what is the usual cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. From the river you see the ghats, temples and old havelis lined up one after another, a view you can&#8217;t get from the steps. Shared morning seats cost \u20b980 to \u20b9150 per person, and a private rowboat costs \u20b9400 an hour. Prices climb two to four times during Dev Deepawali. Fix the rate with the boatman before you step in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_places_to_visit_near_Varanasi_for_a_day_trip\"><\/span>What are the best places to visit near Varanasi for a day trip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chunar Fort (40 km) and Vindhyachal Dham (65 km) make one combined day trip on the Mirzapur side. Rajdari and Devdari Waterfalls, 70 km away in Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, are the picnic choice after the monsoon. Jaunpur (60 km) has the Atala Masjid, and Prayagraj (120 km) has the Triveni Sangam. Buses on these routes are irregular, so a day cab is the simpler choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_are_enough_to_explore_Varanasi\"><\/span>How many days are enough to explore Varanasi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two days are ideal for exploring Varanasi at a comfortable pace. Spend the first day visiting the ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and nearby attractions. Use the second day for Sarnath, BHU, Ramnagar Fort and other places across the city. If you have only one day, prioritise the main ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the evening Ganga Aarti.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 11 crore people visited Varanasi in 2024, including over 3 lakh foreign travellers. 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