EXPLORE KASHI

Discover the temples, ghats, stories, traditions and experiences of the eternal city.

Sunrise
05:42 AM
Sunset
06:38 PM
Temple Status
Open for Darshan
Ganga Aarti
06:45 PM (Dashashwamedh Ghat)

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FEATURED TEMPLES

Sacred abodes of cosmic divinity
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Maa Annapurna Temple

Maa Annapurna Temple

The Goddess of Food and Nourishment who feeds all living beings in Kashi.

04:00 AM - 10:00 PM Explore
Kaal Bhairav Temple

Kaal Bhairav Temple

The Kotwal (Chief Guardian Officer) of Kashi without whose permission no one can stay in the city.

05:00 AM - 09:30 PM Explore
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Established by Saint Tulsidas, renowned for relieving devotees from troubles.

05:00 AM - 10:00 PM Explore
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

The holiest shrine of Lord Shiva, home to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India.

03:00 AM - 11:00 PM Explore

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Special Evening Shringar Live Feed LIVE

Maa Annapurna Mandir

Special Evening Shringar Live Feed

Official Daily Live Darshan & Aarti Stream LIVE

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Official Daily Live Darshan & Aarti Stream

SECRETS OF KASHI

Deep lore, ancient legends, and historical facts

Why Lord Shiva Picked Kashi as His Trident Tip
RELIGIOUS TRADITION

Why Lord Shiva Picked Kashi as His Trident Tip

Legend holds that Varanasi does not rest upon the flat Earth, but is balanced gracefully u...

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The Mystery of Gyanvapi Well & The Eternal Linga
HISTORICAL FACT

The Mystery of Gyanvapi Well & The Eternal Linga

Deep inside the Kashi Vishwanath temple precinct lies the Gyanvapi Well, which translates ...

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FAMOUS GHATS OF KASHI

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Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat

The grandest and most famous ghat of Kashi, world-renowned for the magnificent evening Gan...

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Assi Ghat

Assi Ghat

Located at the southern confluence of Assi River and Ganges, popular for Subah-e-Banaras.

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Manikarnika Ghat

Manikarnika Ghat

The sacred cremation ghat where the eternal fire has burned continuously for thousands of ...

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KASHI HISTORY TIMELINE

Walk through thousands of years of continuous civilization

c. 1200 BCE – 600 BCE

Ancient Vedic Roots & Birth of Anandavana

Kashi emerges as the center of Vedic learning, philosophy, and silk weaving.

528 BCE

Buddha’s First Sermon at Sarnath

Gautama Buddha turns the Wheel of Dhamma at Sarnath, just 10 km from Kashi.

1777 – 1785 AD

The Renaissance of Maratha Rule & Ahilyabai Holkar

Queen Ahilyabai Holkar rebuilds the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and restores destroyed ghats.

POPULAR GUIDED TOURS

Handcrafted tours led by certified local historians

Mystical Night Ghat Walk & Evening Ganga Aarti
4 Hours 262145 1,499.00

Mystical Night Ghat Walk & Evening Ganga Aarti

Reserve boat seats for the world famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat follow...

Subah-e-Banaras Morning Boat & Heritage Walk
3.5 Hours 262145 1,299.00

Subah-e-Banaras Morning Boat & Heritage Walk

Witness the mesmerizing sunrise over the Ganges, morning classical ragas, Vedic ...

Full Day Spiritual & Heritage Kashi Tour
1 Day (8 Hours) 262145 2,499.00

Full Day Spiritual & Heritage Kashi Tour

Experience the heart and soul of Varanasi in a comprehensive single-day journey ...

CURATED TRAVEL PLANS

Step-by-step itineraries designed for your stay duration

1 Days Itinerary

1-Day Express Kashi Pilgrimage

A tightly curated single day itinerary for travelers short on time.

Est. Budget: 262145 2,500.00 View Full Plan
3 Days Itinerary

3-Day Complete Spiritual & Cultural Kashi

The ultimate 3-day itinerary covering main temples, 84 ghats, Sarnath Buddhist heritage, and silk shopping.

Est. Budget: 262145 6,500.00 View Full Plan

VERIFIED LOCAL GUIDES

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