Varanasi Guide Hub

Ghats

All Ghats (90+)

Every ghat with history

Aarti

Ganga Aarti

Timings, spots & boat seats

Shri Kashi Vishwanath: the jyotirlinga at the heart of Varanasi

Darshan timings, the aarti tickets, the queue lines, and the temples next door

Food 8 min

Varanasi street food: the tasting crawl

A walkable eating circuit from Kachori Gali to Godowlia

Banarasi silk without the hype

From a cotton dupatta to pure katan with zari

Sarnath: where the Buddha first spoke

The Dhamek Stupa, the Lion Capital, and the old gardens

Festivals 8 min

Varanasi 2026-27: the festival calendar

From Shravan to the Dev Deepawali of 24 November

Travel 9 min

The Music of Kashi

Dhrupad, khyal, thumri, shehnai and bhajan: Kashi performs around the clock.

Stay 8 min

Where to Stay in Kashi

Ghat steps, temple lanes and quiet courtyards: each stretch of the old city carries a different price and mood.

Wellness 8 min

Kashi at Sunrise

Before the crowd rolls in: dawn at Assi, sunrise from the water, yoga, pranayam and a chai that tastes of the morning.

Festivals 9 min

Weddings on the Ghats

A small ceremony with a pandit, a boat, or a full mandap: Kashi turns the riverbank into a wedding hall every morning.

Safety 9 min

Staying Safe in Kashi

Kashi is not a dangerous city, but it is a crowded one. These six tricks and five habits keep the trip pleasant instead of expensive.

Varanasi Ghats: a walking guide

From Assi Ghat to Adi Keshava — the stretches worth walking and the ones to take slow.

Ganga Aarti: the complete viewing guide

Timings, seats, prices and what the ceremony really is

Boat rides %26 prices: sunrise, sunset, 90-ghat tour

Shared boats, private rows and festival fares for 2026

Best time to visit: seasons and festival calendar

Cool winters, burning summers and the flooded monsoon — plus what to book when

Varanasi budget: honest daily costs

Rooms, boats, darshan passes and thalis at 2026 prices

Day trips: Sarnath, Ramnagar, BHU, Vindhyachal, Prayagraj

From a half-day at Sarnath to a long day in Prayagraj and an overnight in Ayodhya

Photography guide: where, when, and what is forbidden

The best frames in Varanasi and the places where the camera stays home

Getting Around Varanasi

From the airport to the ghats – every way in and around the city, with honest prices.

Safety 7 min

1, 2 & 3-Day Itineraries

Varanasi rewards a rhythm: dawn first, crowds second. Three honest plans, one for every trip length.

Solo Travel in Varanasi

Safety, hostels, budgeting and the lanes best walked alone

Best Photography Spots

Golden-hour spots, night compositions and the forbidden zones

Food 7 min

Pure Vegetarian Food Guide

From Rs.30 prasad to Rs.500 thalis — where veg food is worth it

Food 7 min

Street Food Walking Tour

A curated 3 km walk from Kachori Gali to the ghats

Varanasi After Dark

What stays open, what closes early, and evening plans

Silk Shopping Guide

From Rs.500 dupattas to Rs.50,000 sarees — how not to get cheated

Temple Hopping Itinerary

A walking route covering iconic and hidden temples of Kashi

Family Travel Guide

Safe picks, stroller-friendly routes and family activities

Romantic Varanasi

A couple-friendly plan for two days in Kashi

Backpacking Varanasi

Hostels, street food and the cheapest way to see the ghats

Safety 7 min

Accessibility Guide

What works, what does not, and how to plan

Hospitals and Medical Facilities

From BHU hospital to 24-hour pharmacies — stay prepared

ATMs and Money Exchange

UPI dominance, cash-only spots, and exchange rates

SIM Card and Connectivity

Tourist SIM options, KYC and WiFi spots

Laundry Services

From Rs.10 per piece to hotel rates

Cow Encounters Safety Guide

How to walk, drive and eat around cows

Wellness 5 min

Mosquito Protection Tips

Repellents, nets, timing and clinics if it gets bad

Rainy Season Survival

July to September — what changes, what to carry, what to skip

Wellness 6 min

Summer Survival Guide

April to June — timing, hydration and cool spots

Wellness 6 min

Winter Travel Guide

November to February — layers, fog delays and winter treats