Monuments in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Famous for: Being sacred place where Ramanand gave his lessons
As it is very clear from the name, PanchgangaGhat is the situated at the merging point of five sacred rivers – the Ganga, the Saraswati, the Yamuna, the Kirna and the Dhupapapa. This enorm...
Famous for: Magnificent fort and houses a Durbar Hall
There is only one fort in Varanasi to attract you and that is Ramnagar Fort. It is located at the opposite bank of holy river Ganga and was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 18th cen...
Famous for: Perfect blend of Hindu and Persian style of architecture
Alamgir Mosque is also one of the main attractions for tourists in Varanasi and a holy place for all the Muslims from the country. This unique and enticing mosque was built by the Mughal emperor...
Famous for: Consecrated with the motto to perform accurate measurements
JantarMantar in Varanasi is also main attraction for tourists and was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1737. This monument is an observatory and was outcome of great passion of Maharaja ...
Famous for: Small Observatory and great sacred place
Actually, Man Mandir Ghat was constructed in 1600 but original attraction was gained by it after renovation done by Raja Savai Man Singh in 19th century. The Ghat got its name after t...
Famous for: Lord Shiva Lingam situated down a big Peepal tree
Another not to be missed Ghat in Varanasi is Assi Ghat. It is the Ghat located at the merging point of Assi River and River Ganga and is famous as the southernmost Ghat. The main attraction of t...
Famous for: Religious rituals performed with great devotion
This famous Ghat in Varanasi is located at the southern nook of Dashaswamedh Ghat. This Ghat holds it importance as it is one of the main Ghats to perform religious rituals connected with the de...
Famous for: Lord Rama dedicated this religious site to his main disciple Lord Hanuman
Hanuman Ghat in Varanasi is also one of the most striking sites and was formerly known as the Rameshwaram ghat. According to some legends, it was believed that the ghat was constructed by Lord R...
