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Sarnath
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Varanasi

SARNATH - VARANASI  Located approx.10 kms  from Varanasi main city is the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon “Maha Dharma-Ckara Pravatan” (in Buddhist terminology, turned the wheel of...

Attraction type: Religious site
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Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 12 attractions in Varanasi

Sri Sri Kashi Vishwanath Ji - Jyotirlinga  The Kashi Vishwanath temple is located in the heart of the cultural capital of India, Varanasi. It stands on the western bank of India's holiest river...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site
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Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 12 attractions in Varanasi
Attraction type: Religious site
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Namastey India Holidays
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 12 attractions in Varanasi
Attraction type: Tour
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Manikarnika Ghat
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 12 attractions in Varanasi

Manikarnika Ghat -Varanasi Legend has it that Shiva’s mani (crest jewel) and his consort Parvati’s Karnika (earring) fell into the nearby well while they were bathing, hence the name. Manikarnika is...

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Asi Ghat
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 12 attractions in Varanasi

Assi Ghat - Varanasi Situated at the confluence of Ganga and Assi rivers, Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi, where pilgrims bathe before paying their homage to Lord Shiva in the form of...

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Dasaswamedh Ghat
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 12 attractions in Varanasi

Dasaswamedh Ghat is one of the most important Ghats of Varanasi. Dasaswamedh literally means the Ghat (river front) of ten sacrificed horses. According to legends ten horses were sacrificed by Lord...

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Banaras Ghats

One of the oldest cities of India, Banaras acts as an important religious center. The numerous bathing ghats (steps) along the bank of the Ganges attract huge crowds of pilgrims.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Religious site
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Chaumsathi Ghat
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Tulsi Manas Temple
Attraction type: Religious site
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Bharat Kala Bhavan

The museum has a great collection of clay and bronze sculpture, paintings, silks and embroidered textiles.

Attraction type: Museum
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Yoga Training Centre
Attraction type: Educational site
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