Top 7 Tourist Attractions in Varanasi

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BY: ORANGE JACKET ADVENTURES

JUNE 25, 2023

They are a series of steps leading down to the sacred Ganges River, where pilgrims perform rituals and ceremonies.

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Ganges River Ghats

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It is one of the holiest Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting devotees from all over the world.

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple

It is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

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Sarnath

It is a prominent ghat known for its daily Ganga Aarti ceremony, a mesmerizing ritual of fire and prayers.

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Dashashwamedh Ghat

It is a sacred cremation ground along the Ganges River, where the final rites of Hindus are performed.

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Manikarnika Ghat

It is a prestigious educational institution with a sprawling campus, museums, and the Bharat Kala Bhavan art gallery.

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Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

It is a riverside fort housing a museum displaying vintage cars, weapons, and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Varanasi.

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Ramnagar Fort

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