Top tourist destination in Varanasi for solo trip

Varanasi know for his culture and rituals. In Kashi there are many temples and Ghats are situated like Vishwanath temple, Baba kaalbhairava temple, Dashashwamedh ghat, Assi ghat etc. Guys if you want to know its history and visit in that place then welcome in this post.

In this post i have discussed about some ancient and historical architectures of Kashi OR Banaras. If you want to travel in that place your are see to happy. So lets began.

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat is famous for Ganga- Aarti. Their are lot of tourist visit in kashi to see this Ganga-Aarti. If you doesn’t see this Ganga- Aarti, one thing i said You are missing the Heart of the Banaras.

Dashashwamedh Ghat is situated on the bank of the holy river Ganga. If you want to see this Ghat as well as Ganga-Aarti you have to come at Godauliya OR Godowlia.

dashashwamedh ghat varanasi

In Hindu mythology says, If a person who bath at this ghat the sins of his seven birth are destroyed, that is he gets salvation.

For more information please read this post : Dashashwamedh Ghat

Assi Ghat

Another gems of Banaras is Assi ghat. In Banaras their is 88 Ghats. But Dashashwamedh ghat and assi ghat are famous because of Ganga Arati and bathing ceremony.

Being situated at the confluence of the river Assi and the river Ganges, this ghats become famous by the name of Assi. Know more

Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat one of the sacred place of Banaras as well as Hindu religion. This is place where cremation are performed.

Manikarnika ghat varanasi | जाने काशी स्थित मणिकर्णिका घाट का महत्व

Manikarnika Ghat is nearer from the Dashashwamedh Ghat. At that place you can see here a curved temple is present. This temple is known as Kaashi karwat.

In the Hindu methodology, if a person died and his cremation is performed over their. He will definitely get Moksha.

Know more : Manikarnika Ghat

Banaras Hindu University

Yes this is the university which is famous for his education and its faculty. You are amazed to listen this university is in the list of top 10 university and his rank is 3rd.

This great university are built by the great freedom fighter and leader Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Ji. When you are visit this university you are feeling fresh because of the fresh air.

Their is lots of trees even you are amazed about each and every crossroad their is a banyan tree which is know as air purifier.

In this university their is lot of faculties are working here even if you are moving toward eastern side of the BHU The heart of the BHU means IIT BHU is situated.

IIT BHU is again in the list of top 10 colleges. Their is a famous temple situated know as New kashi vishvanath temple OR Birala temple.

Saranath Buddhist Temples

We are all know about Buddhist religion. Saranath is an important place for Buddhist religion. At that place Mahatma Buddha gives 1st speech which is called turning of the wheel of Dharma.

sarnath budhhist temple

Sarnath Buddhist Temple was built by one of the greatest emperor of the india which is Samarat Ashoka.

At that place there are many ancient Buddhist architectures are present. Such as Buddhist Temple, Ashoka chakra, Ashoka stambha, Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Stupa etc.

If you are interested in Saranath Buddhist temple and various types of architecture which is present at the same place. Please read this post. Click here

Ramanagar Fort

This beautiful fort was built by Kashi naresh Mahraja Balavant Singh. This fort is located on the eastern bank of River Ganga. when you are come to see this fort your are amazed because of the fort architecture.

Ramanagar fort was build in the mughal architecture. In this fort there is a museum where many historical things are collect and showing us.

Bharat Mata Temple

If you are intrested in indian map. I thought this place is built for you. in 1936 this place was built by Babu shiva prasad gupta.

There is huge and undiveded Indian map build with some stones.

Which looks awsome. Bharat mata temple situated in the campus of Mahatama gandhi kashi vidyapith.

There is lots of information provided, you can see these details on the walls of Bharat Mata Temple.

If you are travelling with your Bike OR Car there is a parking facilities available. You can park here and enjoying this beautiful place without any fear.

So how to reach this place ?

Firstly you have to come into Varanasi cantt Railway station which is the nearest place to Bharat Mata Temple, and then you have to take small ride like 1.2 Km and you reach destination.

Here i will show Bharat Mata Temple Map. simply click here and comes to this historical place. Thank you !

Opening Time9.30 am
Closing Time8.00 pm

Jantar Mantar Varanasi

It is an astronomical and astrology building which is build in 1724-1734 by the king Jaisingh. King jaising is know for his intelligence.

Their are five janata mantar building was built by the king Jaisingh. These are :

  • Ujjain
  • Varanasi
  • Jaipur
  • Mathura
  • Delhi

This building is located on the roof of Man mahal palace, near Dashashwamedh Ghat. This architecture is present on the bank of the holy Ganga River.

I have written detailed article on janatar mantar. If you are interested in this astronomical building please read this post. Click here

This place is heaven for those people who loves arts and cultures. Banaras art gallery was established in 1988 to promote creative and indigenous works of tribal and urban artist

Conclusion

In this article i have discussed about kasi tourist places. Guys if you are planning to visit in Banaras you are most welcome.

The nearest railways station is Cantt and if you are planning to take a flight then nearest airport is Babatpur airport.

Once you are come into Banaras you are surprised why because of Banarasi culture and its traditions. I think you are loved it. One last thing that i have to share is Banarasi saree and Puri kachauri. Please try these items you are loved it.

So i thing this article helps you to find the best tourist places of Banaras. If you are like this post please do comment and share your experiences. Thank you !

Some FAQ

Do you know which Ghats has performed Ganga Aarti ?

At Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Is there any parking to park my Bike ?

Of coerce there is a parking where you park your vehicle only Two wheelers.

Parking fees ?

20 ₹ for 3 hours.

Is kashi vishavanath temple are open ?

Yes you can visit in any days or any time.

Why manikarnika ghat is famous ?

Read this post.

Is there any temple which is lay down in the Ganga river ?

Yes this temple is known as Kashi karwat. If you want to see this temple you have to visit kashi manikarnika ghat.

Nearest railways station in varansi ?

Yes, Varanasi cantt station, Banaras Railways station etc.

Is there any Bus station in kashi ?

In kashi there is a bus station called Cantt Bus Station. You can simply visit at Cantt Railways station.

What is the area of varanasi ?

83 km sq.

Famous colleges in Varanasi for higher studies ?

Banaras Hindu university, IIT-BHU, Kashi Vidhya pith, Sampurnananda university etc.

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