Varanasi

Travel Guide

Varanasi which includes boating, a bay or harbor and a coastal town
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Tulsi Ghat showing religious aspects, general coastal views and boating
Varanasi featuring a bay or harbor and boating
Tulsi Ghat featuring a sunset, fishing and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Varanasi

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Lanka

Though Lanka might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sant Ravidas Ghat and Assi Ghat.

Lanka
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Mahmoorganj

Though Mahmoorganj might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harishchandra Ghat and Hanuman Ghat.

Mahmoorganj
Morning river paddle on the Ganges, Varanasi.

Sigra

When in Sigra, you can plan a visit to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sigra
Varanasi which includes religious elements as well as an individual male

Varanasi Nagar Nigam

While Varanasi Nagar Nigam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like JVH Mall and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Varanasi Nagar Nigam
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Godaulia

While Godaulia isn't home to many top sights, JVH Mall and Kashi Vishwanath Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Godaulia
Taj Ganges, Varanasi
Taj Ganges, Varanasi
5 out of 5
Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Taj Ganges, Varanasi
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi
4 out of 5
SA 2/320 Chhota Lalpur, Pandeypur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
5 out of 5
The Mall, Cantonment, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
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The Banaras Home Stay
The Banaras Home Stay
2 out of 5
C- 19/128 Nanak nagar Sigra, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Stay at this aparthotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat ...
The Banaras Home Stay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Varanasi

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
21
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
10
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 8%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Unique experience.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I had good time in Varanasi . Boat ride and Aarati on river Ganga was excellent in evening. It’s more then 400 years old city , lots of visitors from all around world . Government is spending lots of time and money. Airport is very well built

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Be prepared, Varanasi is not like anyplace we have been. It is a crowded, crazy and amazing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It depends on what you are looking for- if a spiritual journey, then the chaos and the smells of a crowded city will not be a problem. If you are looking for anything else to just have comfort, may be you can go somewhere else.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

This hotel is a rip off!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Do not come in summer is very hot.

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