Varanasi & Kashi Vishwanath Guide
Kashi Vishwanath corridor, Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh, boat ride at dawn, Sarnath and local food.
Best time to visit
October–March. Dev Deepawali (Kartik Purnima) is spectacular but crowded.
Must-do
- Sunrise boat ride from Assi to Manikarnika Ghat
- Evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh (arrive 5:30 PM)
- Kaal Bhairav, Sankat Mochan and Durga temples
- Sarnath (10 km) — where Buddha gave his first sermon
How to reach & route tips
Reach: Lal Bahadur Shastri airport (25 km), Varanasi Junction / Banaras stations. Autos and e-rickshaws to Godowlia; the ghats are walk-only.
Temple: Enter via Gate 4 (Godowlia) or the new corridor from Lalita Ghat. Mangala aarti 3 AM requires prior booking.