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Sarnath
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 attractions in Varanasi

The Dhamekha stupa and other imposing structures adorn this holy site where Buddha first preached his message.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Golden Temple (Kashi Vishwanath)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 10 attractions in Varanasi
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site
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Asi Ghat
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 10 attractions in Varanasi
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Manikarnika Ghat
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 10 attractions in Varanasi
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Dasaswamedh Ghat
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 10 attractions in Varanasi
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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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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Monkey Temple (Durga Temple)
Attraction type: Religious site
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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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