| Located towards the eastern part of the state of | | | | Varanasi. The Ghats run at a stretch of 4 kilometers. |
| Uttar Pradesh, the city of Varanasi is known to be one | | | | The best time to visit the ghats is during the dawn |
| of the famous Hindu pilgrim places of India. Earlier | | | | when the early rays of the sun illuminate the horizon. |
| known as Benaras or Kashi, this old city finds its name | | | | The evening 'Ganga arti' along with the devotional |
| mentioned in the ancient Rig Veda as well. Being | | | | songs and chants amidst the assembled mass, is sure |
| situated on the banks of the Holy Ganga with a | | | | to fascinate the viewers. From the famous |
| significant religious and historical backdrop, Varanasi is | | | | Dashashwamedha ghat, you can hire a boat to take a |
| especially known for mysticism, spiritualism and Indian | | | | stroll on the rippling Ganges. |
| philosophy. The narrow by lanes, the ghats, temples, | | | | If you are wandering about what to see in Varanasi |
| ashrams are the very essence of Varanasi, visited by | | | | that will suffice your thirst for learning, the following are |
| millions of tourists and devotees throughout the year. | | | | the educational institutes located in Varanasi. |
| This article will provide you a brief information on what | | | | Central Institute of Higher Tibetian Studies - This |
| to see in Varanasi. | | | | institute was established by the Dalai Lama in year |
| Varanasi has immense cultural significance for | | | | 1971. It has rare collections of Buddhist texts and |
| devotees of various religious sects as it is the seat of | | | | Tibetian journals and valuable manuscripts. |
| Janism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Varanasi and its | | | | Banaras Hindu University - This is regarded as one of |
| peripheral areas are spotted with various temples like | | | | the biggest universities in India. The university was |
| the famous temple of Lord Vishwanath, Buddhist | | | | patronized by the famous nationalist Madan Mohan |
| stupas and Jain temples. | | | | Malviya. |
| The following are the details that can help you in | | | | Barat Kala Bhawan- Located in B.H.U, this institute is |
| deciding what to see in Varanasi | | | | known for having a unique collection on miniature |
| Kashi Vishwanath Mandir - This temple is the | | | | paintings. |
| devotional focus of Varanasi. It is believed that the | | | | There are also many museums and galleries located |
| 'yotirlinga' of lord Shiva appeared at the place where | | | | across Varanasi. The Kashi Vidya Peeth, established in |
| the Shiva lingam is presently installed. Millions of Hindu | | | | the year 1920 is known as the centre of national |
| devotees visit the temple with great reverence. | | | | education. The Maharaja Banaras Vidya Mandir |
| The River Ghats - The long stretch of ghats on the | | | | located in Ramgarh is another commonly visited |
| banks of the holy Ganges is another attraction in | | | | museum in Varanasi. |