Varanasi

Overview Features: Elaborate, synchronised ceremony worshipping the Ganges Opening Times: 7pm in summer, 6pm in winter, daily Best Time to Visit: Kartik Purnima (Oct/Nov) Duration: 45 mins Travelled By: Foot Cost: Free Address: Dasaswamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Type: Event Author Reviews [display_rating_item_results rating_form_id="2" rating_entry_ids="1" show_category_filter="false" show_options="true" result_type="star_rating" preserve_max_rating="true" show_title="false" show_count="false" ] Total Rating: [display_rating_result [...]

Overview Features: Most popular Hindu temple in Varanasi with gold-plated spire and ceiling Opening Times: 4am to 11pm, daily Best Time to Visit: Anytime of day Duration: 15 to 20 mins Travelled By: Foot Cost: Free Address: Vishwanath Galli, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Type: Temple Author Reviews [display_rating_item_results rating_form_id="2" rating_entry_ids="1" show_category_filter="false" show_options="true" result_type="star_rating" preserve_max_rating="true" show_title="false" show_count="false" ] [...]

Overview Features: Numerous ghats (steps leading to the water) on the western banks of the Ganges Opening Times: Dawn to dusk, daily Best Time to Visit: Early mornings & evenings Duration: Half a day Travelled By: Foot Cost: Free Address: Riverfront, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Type: Ghats Author Reviews [display_rating_item_results rating_form_id="2" rating_entry_ids="1" show_category_filter="false" show_options="true" result_type="star_rating" preserve_max_rating="true" show_title="false" [...]

Overview Features: Crumbling fort and palace with a dust-covered yet interesting museum of exhibits Opening Times: 9am to 12pm & 2:pm to 5:30pm, daily Best Time to Visit: Before sunset Duration: 2 to 3 hours Travelled By: Foot Cost: Rs 15 Address: Ram Nagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Type: Fort Author Reviews [display_rating_item_results rating_form_id="2" rating_entry_ids="1" [...]

Overview Features: Boat trip along the Ganges watching activities unfold along the ghats Opening Times: Dawn to dusk, daily Best Time to Visit: At dawn Duration: 1 hour Travelled By: Boat Cost: Rs 150 per person Address: Riverfront, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Type: Activity Author Reviews [display_rating_item_results rating_form_id="2" rating_entry_ids="1" show_category_filter="false" show_options="true" result_type="star_rating" preserve_max_rating="true" show_title="false" show_count="false" [...]

Overview Features: Indian classical music concerts & tuitions Opening Times: 8am to 8pm, daily (concerts 8pm, Wed & Sat) Best Time to Visit: Late October to early March Duration: 2 hours Travelled By: Foot Cost: Rs 150 Address: 33/81 Khalishpura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Type: Activity Author Reviews [display_rating_item_results rating_form_id="2" rating_entry_ids="1" show_category_filter="false" show_options="true" result_type="star_rating" preserve_max_rating="true" show_title="false" show_count="false" [...]