{"id":1182,"date":"2025-12-08T10:09:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safarcabby.com\/blog\/?p=1182"},"modified":"2025-12-08T10:10:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:10:10","slug":"places-to-visit-in-varanasi-temples-ghats-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safarcabby.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-varanasi-temples-ghats-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to Visit in Varanasi \u2013 Discover Ghats, Temples & Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Varanasi, alternately known as Kashi or Banaras, is not merely a city but rather a spiritual encounter for all those who visit it, situated on the banks of the holy Ganga river. It is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi is a place of worship and pilgrimage, tradition and culture and attracts millions of pilgrims, spiritual seekers and tourists every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we will cover the best places to visit in Varanasi, from the famous temples and ghats, to forts, cultural landmarks and special experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a pilgrimage, a cultural trip, or simply for leisure – this blog is like a personal guide for you to provide you with the 10 best places to visit in Varanasi with travel advice, and attractions to visit while you’re in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Back into the History of Varanasi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Varanasi is a 3000 year old city in the world. They also call it the city of Lord Shiva and people who die in this city get moksha (freedom of the cycle of life and death).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Varanasi, just 10 km off Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his initial sermon after acquiring his enlightenment is also considered by the Buddhists. Varanasi is a combination of religions, traditions, culture, and is still a holy place in both Buddhism and the Hindu religion. That is why it is described in the travel literatures of different travelers as one of the most impressive to visit in Varanasi in the context of religion and history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple \u2013 The Spiritual Heart of Varanasi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every visit to Varanasi is incomplete without a visit to one of the Jyotirlingas (there are 12 of them in India, and you can read about them in our blog post, 12 Jyotirlingas in India \u2013 Temples of Lord Shiva<\/a>). There are millions who visit every year, making it one of the more popular places to visit in Varanasi. For one, the golden dome of temple, and the spirituality surrounding the temple, make Kashi Vishwanath Temple one of the destinations for pilgrimage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Dashashwamedh Ghat – Ganga Aarti (A must)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the more famous places to visit in Varanasi, or perhaps the most. It is the main ghat where famous Varanasi Ganga Aarti ceremony takes place every evening. At this ceremony, thousands of lamps are lit, and chants are said to fill the air as “Ganga Aarti” is conducted every evening. For travelers, this is something you won’t forget, and one of the 10 best places to visit in Varanasi.<\/p>\n\n\n \n

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