Varanasi Tourist Attractions: Complete Travel Guide India

Varanasi, the never-ending city on the Ganges, attracts numerous visitors with its Varanasi tourist attraction list, which includes ancient rituals, giant ghats, and temples of all time.

The tourist attractions of Varanasi are not only the vibrant ones but also the hidden gems; this guide reveals the must-see spots supported by Skyline Holidayz for easy and smooth travel planning.

Iconic Ghats and Riverfront Magic

The tourist attractions in Varanasi India lie along the Ganges, where the city is made up of 88 ghats that are the life of the city. The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main event and the most popular one besides the daily activities at the ghat.

Manikarnika Ghat, a holy site for Hindus where bodies are cremated and scattered, gives the visitors raw and immediate experience of death and life happening all around the site of the temple and burning.
The same day, Assi Ghat offers gentle sunrise yoga sessions for reflection as the river unites with the Assi stream.

Scindia Ghat is notable with its half-buried Shiva temple, an unusual architectural wonder constructed in 1830 by the Scindia dynasty who ruled at that time.

The performances by the riverside and the activities around them make the places to visit in Varanasi and the places nearby, unforgettable, and these can be further enhanced by the skyline holidayz app for live boat ride reservations.

Undiscovered Ghats to Witness

Tulsi Ghat, named after poet Tulsidas, is the host of silent evening prayers which face the fort of Ramnagar.
Panchganga Ghat denotes the magical confluence of five rivers and is a place of purity rituals 871 for pilgrims.

Eternal Temples and Spiritual Centers

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the golden-clad residence of Lord Shiva, has been a cornerstone in Varanasi for centuries and has now been a Varanasi tourist attraction since 1780. In this holy of places where the divine is said to be very near, people waiting for the holy view mingling amidst the fine carvings, feeling divine vibrations.

A temple founded in the 13th century and rebuilt by Tughlaq on the 14th. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, dating back to the 16th century and attracts masses on Mondays for its miracle-granting idol.
The nearby Tulsi Manas Mandir, where Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas is inscribed on the walls, is a work of literature composed in 1964

The 18th century jungle-tales in Durga Mandir with its red spires and kund. Skyline Holidayz virtual tours of tourist attraction of Varanasi enable you to witness the serene sightseeing of Varanasi.

Banaras Hindu University Unseen

within the grounds of BHU, New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (1966) is the old one in the grandeur of marble.

The Bharat Mata Mandir (Hindi: भा रत माता मंदिर ) is a temple situated in the Indian city of Varanasi, unique in its worship of Mother India as opposed to a particular deity, decorates the representation of the motherland with an integrated Bharat’s marble relief map, a patriotic emblem since 1936.

Sarnath: Legacy of Enlightenment of the Buddha
Just ten km from Varanasi, the tourist places near varanasi, brings a spotlight on Sarnath where Buddha spoke his first sermon. The Dhamek Stupa (500 CE) juts up with elaborate patterns around it encircling old monasteries.

Sarnath Museum displays the Lion Capital, the national emblem of India, from Ashoka’s pillar (250 BCE). Thai Temple and Tibetan Temple bring a world-wide peace, with the 2011 Standing Buddha statue shining 18m high.

Chaukhandi Stupa, commemorating Buddha’s disciple gathering, provides tranquil ruins within deer parks. These Varanasi nearby tourist attraction are the perfect complement to city tours with skyline holidayz guided itineraries.

Ramnagar Fort and Cultural Fortresses

Ramnagar Fort (1750), the Maharaja's palace on the banks of the river, reminds you of the Mughal architecture with its museums that houses the collection of antique cars and weapon. In the evening, sound-and-light performances bring royal tales to life along the Ganges.

Chet Singh Fort lies hidden in the old city lanes, an 18th-century insurgent bastion offering spectacular views. Amidst the dravidian creations of Hinduism, the beautiful white canopy of windows, the Islamic charm of red bricks, deck the Alamgir Mosque (1669) in all its glory to turn Varanasi's soul, a city of syncreticism.
Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum at BHU has over a million antiquities, from Chola bronzes to Mughal miniatures since 1920.

Museums and Modern Marvels

Man Mahal Observatory (1737) with its historic telescopes gives one the chance to see the Ganges.
Deendayal Hastkala Sankul (2017) is a museum of sorts of the Banarasi crafts like silk weaving and pottery.

Swarved Mahamandir Dham and Nearby Escapes

Swarved Mahamandir Dham, the most prominent among the nearby places to visit in Varanasi, is a place of huge shivalings and meditation halls that sprawls 40km away near Babatpur. Its dome vibrating induces peace of a trance-like state and so attracts the yogis for the sound healing sessions.

Vindham Falls, 70km away, accompanies forest runs with picnics.
Chunar Fort, 40km to the east, is so dramatically perched that even its Tughlaq-era carvings are not seen.

Use Skyline Holidayz for eco-friendly cabs to bundle these places to visit in Varanasi and nearby. Sant Ravidas Park features the saint with contemporary sculptures, while St. Mary's Cathedral gives a colonial touch. Skyline Holidayz takes care of the routes so that there is no hassle at all.

Unlike anything one has experienced elsewhere in the world, tourist attraction in Varanasi, India, travel seamlessly combines the fluids of spirituality, history and living culture. Personalize maps from skyline Holidayz, informing of the best routes and avoiding the biggest traffic jams.

FAQs

1. What to see in Varanasi? Top tourist attractions in Varanasi ?

There are plenty of options on what to see in Varanasi but here are your best bets to start with when visiting the city: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath. These places possess an excellent fusion of religious and historical strength.

2 .What are good places to visit on a day trip from Varanasi?

Among the top day trips there are Sarnath, Ramnagar Fort and Swarved Mahamandir Dham, all within 50km.

3. Are there any family-friendly places to visit in Varanasi?

Assi Ghat is a yoga hub, and the museums at BHU and Deer Park in Sarnath are kid friendly. They make you feel comfortable and provide great company for families.

4. How do I explore Varanasi and around easily?

The boat rides do for the ghats, e-rickshaws are there for temples, or consider taking skyline holidayz apps which have all-inclusive tours. These give relatively easy transport.

5. Are there a few hidden gems tourist attractions near varanasi like Swarved Mahamandir?

Yessss! Swarved Mahamandir is located at a distance of about 40km and is a contemporary spiritual centre with massive Shivling and also sound therapy features.