Attractions

What to see in Varanasi

Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world, known as Kashi or Benaras, which has attracted pilgrims, scholars and seekers for centuries. The city arose on the banks of the sacred Ganges and absorbed a multilayered history, religious traditions and an original atmosphere: rituals on ghats, noisy bazaars and quiet corridors of ancient temples intersect here.

Manufactures and facilities

The man-made sights of Varanasi amaze with diversity: the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Shiva, is the center of Hindu pilgrimage, and the Durga Temple, known as the “monkey temple”, attracts both believers and lovers of unusual views. The list also includes the Avrangzeb Mosque, dating from the seventeenth century, the Bharat Mata Temple, built in the twentieth century, and the University of Hinduism, opened in 1916. In the vicinity there are preserved monasteries and historical places of Vaishali, where according to legend the Buddha stayed, and numerous ghats and ancient buildings create a unique architectural flavor of the city.

Natural attractions and places

Natural attractions are concentrated around the Ganges River: dawns over the embankments and morning boat trips along the water surface remain in memory for a long time. The banks of the Ganges, the green corners of the university and the suburban plains offer quiet walks away from the central noise. In the vicinity you can find quiet fields and sacred places where nature is combined with the religious rhythm of the city.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map, read brief descriptions of temples, ghats and museums and build the optimal route for inspection. A handy catalog will help to mark points of interest, compare the time to visit and plan the day to see the main points of Varanasi without haste.

You can explore the city on your own, walking through the narrow streets, watching the rites and entering the temples, or choose excursions with local guides. Professional guides will tell the historical and cultural contexts, reveal hidden corners and help to gain a deeper understanding of the traditions and legends associated with each place.

Come to Varanasi and give yourself time to feel its special energy: discover the sights, make routes and return home with new impressions. This city makes you look more attentively, listen quietly and come back again for new discoveries.