Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple )
Kashi Vishvanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples. The main deity is known by the name Vishvanatha or Vishveshvara meaning Ruler of The Universe. Varanasi city is also called Kashi, and hence the temple is popularly called Kashi Vishvanath Temple. Distance from Hotel to Kashi Vishvanath Temple:- Just 5 Minutes by Walk
Dashashwamedh Ghat (Ganga Arti)
Dashashwamedh ghat is famous for great event named Gange Aarti at each evening after sunset. Thousands of earthen lamps are immersed in the Gange water as a floating lamp which looks awesome and seems a great religious ritual of the Hindu devotees. The Gange aarti is a religious event which is performed at the bank of the Gange River by a group of young priests who become draped in a saffron color dress having puja thali and a big brass aarti lamp.
There are two mythologies about the ghat is that the Lord Brahma was created the Dashashwamedh ghat in order to welcome the Lord Shiva, and the second one is the Lord Brahma was sacrificed the ten horses in a yajna here. The Dashashwamedh ghat was reconstructed by the Bajirao Pesava I in the year 1740 AD. It was later reconstructed by the Queen of the Indore (the princess Ahilyabai Holkar) in the year 1774.
Distance from Hotel to Dashashwmegh Ghat:- Just 2 Minutes by Walk
Godowlia Market (Main Market)
Godowlia Market is the oldest and most loved market for its variety of goods and its privilege to offer wholesale to retail goods. The archaic and dilapidated buildings posing a threat to innovation are the recognition of the market. The market is nearly 3kms from Varanasi Cantt Railway Station and could be reached within 10 minutes by rickshaw. Godowlia Market is Located in Maheshpur, Godowlia is the Central Business District (CBD) of Varanasi.
Distance from Hotel to Godowlia Market:- Just 2 Minutes by Walk
Nepali Mandir
Nepali Mandir (Hindi: नेपाली मंदिर), also known as (a.k.a. Kanthwala Mandir and Mini Khajuraho) (Kanthwala in Hindi means wooden), is one of the oldest and most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Constructed in the 19th century A.D by the King of Nepal, the temple is made of terracotta, stone and wood and is replica of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu.
Distance from Hotel to Nepali Mandir:- Just 5 Minutes by Walk
Vishalakshi Temple
The earrings of the goddess Sati are said to have fallen on this holy spot of Varanasi. Vishalakshi is the deity & Kalbhairava, who is believed to be the protector of Kashi is her Bhairava. The temple is situated by the famous cremation grounds of Manikarnika. Vishalakshi Temple is known for its temple festival on Kajali Tij, held on the third day during waning fortnight in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August). Distance from Hotel to Vishalakshi:- Just 3 Minutes by Walk
Man Singh Observatory ( JANTAR - MANTAR )
If you want to see the famous sunrise from varanasi, this place gives you the best ever sunrise experience.
This place is situated on on ghat above river Ganges. Though this is an government observatory but people visit here mostly for the view of sunrise.
Distance from Hotel to Man Singh Observatory:- Just 2 Minutes by Walk
Manikarnika Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat (Hindi: मणिकर्णिका घाट) is one of the holiest among the sacred riverfronts (ghats), alongside the river Ganga. It is believed that a dead human's soul finds salvation (moksha), when cremated here. Thus, scores of the elderly across the whole country seek to walk up to its edges, and spend their last days absorbing the charisma of the ghat - which makes even death painless and insignificant to be pondered upon.
In India, death is considered as a gateway to another life received as a result of our past actions (karma). The Hindu genealogy registers at Varanasi are kept here.
Distance from Hotel to Manikarnika Ghat:- Just 10 Minutes by Walk
Kedar Ghat
Kedar Ghat is the site of Haramapapa Tirtha. At the top of Kedar Ghat exists the temple of Kedareshwar, the patron deity of the southern sacred sect. Maharaja of Vijayanagar had constructed this ghat.
Kedar Ghat is one of the most visited religious ghats of Varanasi, as it adjoins the Branch Math of Kedar Math. Sri Vidyaranya Swami, way back in 14th century (1346 AD) installed a Chandramouleeshwara Shivalinga at the Math in Varanasi. The Kedar Math Varanasi is characterized by an ancient temple that houses shrines of Sri Maha Ganapati, Sri Sharadamba and Sri Adishankaracharya. The temple and its shrines were renovated by Maharani of Burdwan- Radha Rani Devi.
Distance from Hotel to Kedar Ghat:- Just 15 Minutes by Walk
Chet Singh Fort
Chet Singh (1770-1781) built the palatial building of Chet Singh Ghat in mid the 18th century as a small fortress, which witnessed the fierce battle between the troops of Warren Hastings and Chet Singh in 1781 that resulted to the defeat of Chet Singh. Thus this fortress went under the control of British. In late 19th century the King Prabhunarayan Singh had again took the possession of this fort. The northern part of it was donated to Naga group of ascetics who late on built their monasteries and ghats, called Niranjani Ghat and Nirvani Ghat.
Distance from Hotel to Chet Singh Fort:- Just 15 Minutes by Walk
Durga Mandir
Durga Mandir (Hindi: दुर्गा मंदिर), also known as Durga Kund Mandir, Durga Temple and also monkey temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to the Maa Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Bengali Maharani (Bengali Queen).
Distance from Hotel to Durga Mandir:- Just 20 Minutes by Walk and 15 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 5 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Tulsi Manas Mandir
Tulsi Manas Mandir ( तुलसी मानस मंदिर) is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism since the ancient Hindu epic Ramcharitmanas was originally written at this place by Hindu poet-saint, reformer and philosopher Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century (c.1532–1623).
Distance from Hotel to Tulsi Manas Mandir:- Just 20 Minutes by Walk and 15 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 5 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Kaal Bhairav Mandir
Kaal Bhairav Mandir ( काल भैरव मंदिर) is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, India. Situated in Bharonath, Vishweshwarganj (Varanasi), this temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism; especially amongst the locals. The temple is dedicated to one of the fiercest forms of Lord Shiva and wears a garland of skulls and carries a club of peacock feathers. The word "Kaal" means both "death" and "fate". It is believed that even death is afraid of "Kaal Bhairava".
The vahana (vehicle) of Lord Bhairav is the dog. Housed in the inner sanctum of the temple is a silver faced idol of Kal Bhairav who is seated on a dog and is holding a trident. Only the face decorated (with garlands) of the idol is visible to the visitors through the doorway. Rest of the idol is covered with a piece of cloth. On the rear door of the temple, there is a statue of Kshetrapal Bhairav.
Distance from Hotel to Kaal Bhairav Mandir:- Just 20 Minutes by Walk and 15 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 5 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (Monkey Temple)
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 1500s and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named "Sankat Mochan" meaning the "reliever from troubles".
In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet "besan ke ladoo", which the devotees relish; the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Rama, whom he worshiped with steadfast and selfless devotion.
Distance from Hotel to Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (Monkey Temple):- Just 20 Minutes by Walk and 15 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 5 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live.
Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live. Assi Ghat is one of the ghats often visited for recreation and during festivals. On typical days about 300 people visit every hour in the mornings, and on festival days 2500 people arrive per hour. Most of the people visiting the ghat on usual days are students from the nearby Banaras Hindu University. The ghat accommodates about 22,500 people at once during festivals like Shivratri.
Distance from Hotel to Assi Ghat:- Just 15 Minutes by Walk and 10 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 5 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Banaras Hindu University ( BHU), formerly Central Hindu College, is a public central university located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya. With over 30,000 students residing in campus, it claims the title of largest residential university in Asia.
The university's main campus spread over 1,300 acres (5.3 km2) was built on land donated by the Kashi Naresh, the hereditary ruler of Banaras ("Kashi" being an alternative name for Banaras or Varanasi). The Banaras Hindu University, South campus, spread over 2,700 acres (11 km2), hosts the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agriculture Science Centre) and is located in Barkachha in Mirzapur district, about 60 km (37 mi) from Banaras. The University is also planning to set up a campus in Bihar.
Distance from Hotel to BHU:- Just 30 Minutes by Walk and 15 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 10 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Bharat Mata Mandir
Bharat Mata Mandir (meaning "Mother India Temple") is located on the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus in Varanasi, India. Instead of traditional statues of gods and goddesses, this temple has a huge map of undivided India carved in marble. This temple is dedicated to Bharat Mata and claims to be the only one of its kind in the world.
Distance from Hotel to Bharat Mata Mandir:- Just 30 Minutes by Walk and 15 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 10 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Varanasi Junction railway station
Varanasi Junction, popularly known as Varanasi Cantt Railway Station is the rail hub in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The first railway line to Benares was opened from Howrah station in December 1862. George Turnbull, the Chief Engineer of the East Indian Railway Company was responsible for deciding the route and building the 541-mile line via Bandel, Burdwan, Rajmahal and Patna. This route up the Ganges plain, with few hills, was chosen because of the primitive railway engines then available.
The station was built on the right bank of the Ganges.
In 1872, the Oudh & Rohilkhand Railway Company opened the line from Benares to Lucknow. In 1887, Dufferin Bridge was constructed over the Ganges at Benares allowing trains to go to Mughalsarai.
Distance from Hotel to Varanasi Cantt Railway Station:- Just 30 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 15 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Manduadih railway station
Manduadih railway station is situated in Manduadih area of Varanasi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is also a Terminal station of Varanasi. Because of huge rush at Varanasi Junction the railway will develop as a high facilitated terminal.
The Allahabad-Mau-Gorakhpur Main Line was constructed as a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) wide metre gauge line by the Bengal and North Western Railway between 1899 and 1913. It was converted to 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) wide broad gauge in 1993-94.
Distance from Hotel to Manduadih railway station:- Just 30 Minutes by cycle rickshaw & 15 Minutes by Auto rickshaw
Ramnagar Fort
The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganga River on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh. At present, the fort is not in a good shape. It has been the home of Kashi Naresh since the eighteenth century. The current king and the resident of the fort is Pelu Bhiru Singh, who is also known as the Maharaja of Varanasi even though this royal title has been abolished since 1971.
Distance from Hotel to Ramnagar Fort:- Just 35 Minutes by Auto rickshaw & 25 Minutes by Car
Sarnath
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
Singhpur, a village approximately one kilometre away from the site, was the birthplace of Shreyansanath, the Eleventh Tirthankara of Jainism, and a temple dedicated to him, is an important pilgrimage site.
Distance from Hotel to Sarnath:- Just 45 Minutes by Auto rickshaw & 35 by Car
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar Junction railway station
Mughalsarai is a town and a municipal board in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. Located around 16 kilometres (10 mi) from Varanasi, it is an important railway junction in Uttar Pradesh. It is the site of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar Junction railway station.
Mughalsarai, located along the Grand Trunk Road, also called Sadak-e-Azam by Sher Shah Suri, was one of the corridors connecting North India with the east during the Mughal period. In past centuries, it has been variously known as Mughalchak, Mangalpur and Oven Nagar. The township was named Mughalsarai when Indian railways established a junction here in 1883.
Mughalsarai railway station of Uttar Pradesh is now Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction station after the approval of Governor Ram Naik on 4 June 2018.
Distance from Hotel to Mughalsarai:- Just 45 Minutes by Auto rickshaw & 40 by Car
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is a public airport located at Babatpur, 26 km northwest of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Formerly known as Varanasi Airport, it was officially renamed after Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India, in October 2005. It is India's 21st-busiest airport in terms of passenger movement and second-busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh.
Distance from Hotel to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport:- Just 1.5 hrs by Auto rickshaw & 1 hrs by Car