The best hotels in Varanasi
Varanasi has 800+ places to sleep. Most are overcrowded guesthouses with dubious plumbing near the ghats. We reviewed the standouts. These 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Varanasi
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Hotel Surya
The Mall, Cantonment, Varanasi
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BrijRama Palace
Darbhanga Ghat, Varanasi
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Ramada Plaza JHV Varanasi
Nadesar, Varanasi
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The Gateway Hotel Ganges Varanasi
Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi
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Radisson Hotel Varanasi
Mahmoorganj, Varanasi
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Brijrama Palace River View Suite
Munshi Ghat, Varanasi
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Taj Nadesar Palace
Nadesar, Varanasi
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Suryauday Haveli
Shivala Ghat, Varanasi
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Alka | Meer Ghat, Varanasi | $45–75/night | 7.2/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Zostel Varanasi | Assi Ghat, Varanasi | $55–90/night | 8.1/10 | Best Value |
| 3 | Hotel Surya | The Mall, Cantonment, Varanasi | $100–150/night | 7.8/10 | Family Friendly |
| 4 | BrijRama Palace | Darbhanga Ghat, Varanasi | $120–200/night | 8.9/10 | Best Location |
| 5 | Ramada Plaza JHV Varanasi | Nadesar, Varanasi | $130–190/night | 8/10 | Business Pick |
| 6 | The Gateway Hotel Ganges Varanasi | Nadesar Palace Grounds, Varanasi | $160–230/night | 8.4/10 | Most Popular |
| 7 | Radisson Hotel Varanasi | Mahmoorganj, Varanasi | $170–240/night | 8.6/10 | Top Rated |
| 8 | Brijrama Palace River View Suite | Munshi Ghat, Varanasi | $200–249/night | 8.7/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 9 | Taj Nadesar Palace | Nadesar, Varanasi | $350–600/night | 9.2/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Suryauday Haveli | Shivala Ghat, Varanasi | $280–450/night | 9/10 | Hidden Gem |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Hotel Alka
This small guesthouse sits right on Meer Ghat, giving you direct access to the ghats without paying luxury prices. Rooms are basic but clean, and the rooftop terrace has a genuine Ganges view that costs ten times more at fancier places. Hot water can be inconsistent in the mornings, so plan your shower timing accordingly. The staff are helpful with arranging boat rides and local guides. For the price and location, it is hard to beat in Varanasi.
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Zostel Varanasi
Zostel sits a short walk from Assi Ghat, one of the more relaxed and less chaotic ends of the ghat strip. Private rooms and dorm beds are both available, and the common areas are genuinely social without being rowdy. The rooftop is a good spot to meet other travelers heading to morning aarti ceremonies. Breakfast is simple but included in most rates. Wi-Fi is reliable, which matters if you are working remotely between temple visits.
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Hotel Surya
Hotel Surya is located on The Mall road in the Cantonment area, away from the ghat crowds and better suited for families who want quieter surroundings. The property has a garden, a swimming pool, and multiple restaurants, which makes it functional for longer stays. Rooms are older in style but well maintained and spacious enough for families with children. The distance from the ghats means you need an auto-rickshaw for most sightseeing. Breakfast buffet is solid and covers both Indian and continental options.
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BrijRama Palace
BrijRama Palace occupies an 18th-century heritage building directly on Darbhanga Ghat, one of the most photographed stretches of the Ganges riverfront. The location is unmatched for watching the daily ghat life from your own balcony or the rooftop restaurant. Rooms vary considerably in size and view, so request a river-facing room when booking. Service is attentive and the staff know the city well. The Ganges-facing suites are worth the upgrade if your budget allows.
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Ramada Plaza JHV Varanasi
This Ramada property sits in the Nadesar area near the Varanasi airport, making it the most practical option for business travelers with early flights or conference needs. The lobby and common areas are polished and modern, a contrast to most hotels in the city. Rooms are well-equipped with good beds, reliable air conditioning, and fast internet. Getting to the ghats takes about 20 to 25 minutes by car, so it is not a good fit if ghat access is your priority. The pool and gym are well maintained.
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The Gateway Hotel Ganges Varanasi
Set within the Nadesar Palace grounds, this Taj-affiliated property offers well-manicured gardens and a colonial-era atmosphere that feels removed from the city noise. The outdoor pool area is one of the best in Varanasi and the rooms are reliably comfortable with good linen and housekeeping. It draws a mix of leisure travelers and business guests, so the vibe is balanced rather than exclusively touristy. The on-site restaurant serves strong Indian food and a decent bar keeps evening options simple. A dedicated shuttle to the ghats runs at set times each day.
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Radisson Hotel Varanasi
The Radisson sits in the Mahmoorganj neighborhood, roughly central between the ghats and the airport, and offers the most consistently reliable four-star experience in the city. Rooms are genuinely comfortable with good blackout curtains, powerful showers, and fast wi-fi throughout. The rooftop pool is small but functional and the bar is one of the few decent ones in Varanasi. Service is professional and the concierge team is skilled at arranging sunrise boat rides and Kashi Vishwanath temple visits. Breakfast is a full buffet and one of the better ones in this price range.
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Brijrama Palace River View Suite
This sister property to BrijRama overlooks Munshi Ghat and focuses on a more intimate, suite-only experience along the Ganges. The rooms are decorated with antique furnishings and local craft pieces that reflect the heritage of the building. Each suite comes with its own seating area and most have direct river views through large windows. Breakfast is served on the rooftop with an unobstructed Ganges panorama, which is genuinely one of the better morning experiences you can have in Varanasi. It is best suited for couples rather than families with children.
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Taj Nadesar Palace
Taj Nadesar Palace is the former residence of the Maharaja of Benares, set on 40 acres of gardens in the Nadesar area near Varanasi airport. There are only 10 rooms and suites, giving it a genuine palace-stay feel rather than a large hotel experience. The property includes a private orchard, a heritage pool, and butler service throughout your stay. Everything from the linens to the restaurant food is executed at a level well above anything else in the city. It is the most exclusive address in Varanasi and the price reflects that directly.
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Suryauday Haveli
Suryauday Haveli is a restored heritage mansion sitting directly on Shivala Ghat with only a handful of rooms, making it one of the most intimate luxury options on the entire Ganges waterfront. The interiors combine original Mughal-era architecture with carefully selected antiques and hand-block-printed textiles. Waking up to the sounds of the river and the ghats from a private balcony here is genuinely unlike anything a larger hotel can offer. Meals are prepared fresh and served in the courtyard or on the ghat terrace. Book months ahead as it fills up quickly during festival season.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Varanasi
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
The Ghats: Understanding What You Are Looking At
Varanasi has 84 ghats stretching 6 kilometers along the western bank of the Ganges. Each has a distinct function and character. Dashashwamedh is the main ceremonial ghat, where the nightly aarti turns the river into theater. Assi at the south end is the most relaxed. Manikarnika in the middle never sleeps, burning continuously.
The best way to understand the ghats is from a boat at 5:30am. The perspective from water level, with the ancient city rising above and the pilgrims and priests on the steps, is the experience that people describe when they say Varanasi changed something in them. It is not an overstatement.
BrijRama Palace sits directly on Darbhanga Ghat. Suryauday Haveli is at Shivala Ghat. Both give you ghat access from your own doorstep. The difference between staying here and commuting from the Cantonment area is not trivial.
BrijRama Palace: The Best Ghat Hotel
BrijRama is an 18th-century heritage building directly on Darbhanga Ghat, one of the most photographed stretches of the Varanasi riverfront. The structure has been running as a hotel long enough to have figured out the balance between heritage character and workable guest experience.
Request a river-facing room when booking. The difference in experience between a Ganges-view balcony room and an interior courtyard room at the same property is total. The Ganges Suite is the best room in the hotel but books out months ahead during peak season.
The rooftop restaurant at BrijRama is one of the best breakfast spots in Varanasi: chai and paratha with a Ganges panorama at 7am before the tour groups arrive. The evening view of boats and ghats from the top is also worth planning around.
Assi Ghat: The Calm End of the Strip
Assi Ghat is the southernmost of the main ghats and has a different atmosphere from the crowded central stretch. Morning yoga sessions on the steps are common. The chai shops here are slower and cheaper. Zostel Varanasi, a few minutes walk from the ghat, is the best value accommodation in this area.
The walk north from Assi along the ghats toward Dashashwamedh takes 45-60 minutes and passes through gradually intensifying ritual activity. This is the direction to walk at 7am. The reverse route in the afternoon, starting from Dashashwamedh and walking south, avoids walking into the afternoon sun.
The neighborhood behind Assi Ghat is more residential than commercial, with fewer touts and more locals than the area behind Dashashwamedh. Staying here adds a 15-minute walk to the aarti but compensates with quieter streets at night.
Taj Nadesar Palace: Varanasi's Most Exclusive Stay
Taj Nadesar Palace is the former residence of the Maharaja of Benares, built on 40 acres near Varanasi airport. There are only 10 rooms, butler service throughout, a heritage pool, and private orchard paths. The Taj group manages it but the scale is nothing like their larger city properties.
The distance from the ghats is the main trade-off: 20-25 minutes by car. The hotel runs transfers but you cannot walk to the Ganges. For guests prioritizing the heritage experience and luxury comfort over ghat proximity, Nadesar delivers a genuinely rare Indian palace stay.
Dining here is the best in Varanasi: the kitchen uses produce from the on-site orchard and the cooking reflects serious attention to Banarasi cuisine rather than generic pan-Indian hotel food. Book dinner in advance.
Getting Through the Galis: Varanasi's Back Lanes
The galis behind the ghats are narrow enough that a single ox cart blocks all pedestrian traffic. Getting lost is a given for first-timers and part of the experience. The lanes connect the ghats to the Kashi Vishwanath temple area and to the silk weaving districts of Varanasi's Luxa Road.
Navigation apps work poorly in the galis because the lanes are too narrow to be properly mapped. Ask hotel staff for the 10-minute walking route to Kashi Vishwanath. They will give you clearer directions than Google Maps.
The Kashi Vishwanath temple security now requires all bags to be deposited at the cloak room before entering. Allow 30 minutes for the queue in peak season. Photography inside the temple is prohibited.
Dev Deepawali: Plan This Trip Carefully
Dev Deepawali falls 15 days after Diwali, typically in November. It is when all 84 ghats are illuminated with 100,000 clay lamps simultaneously at sunset. Every ghat-facing property books out months in advance. The experience of watching the ghats light up from a boat on the Ganges is described by most visitors as one of the most powerful things they have ever seen.
Hotels directly on the ghats raise prices 100-200% for this event. Suryauday Haveli, BrijRama Palace, and Amet Haveli equivalents in Varanasi book out 8-12 weeks ahead. If you are coming for Dev Deepawali, plan 3 months ahead minimum.
Boat positions for Dev Deepawali need to be booked the morning of the event at the ghats. Arrive by 8am. The evening boat cost is 500-1,000 rupees per person for a shared boat and 2,000-4,000 for private.
Varanasi's best neighborhoods
Varanasi is organized around its 84 ghats. Darbhanga Ghat and Munshi Ghat have the best heritage hotels on the river. Assi Ghat is the bohemian southern end, less chaotic and popular with long-stay travelers. The Cantonment area is 4 kilometers north: modern hotels, wider roads, quieter at night. Nadesar is near the airport with the Taj palace.
Central Ghats (Darbhanga to Assi) 4 vetted hotels Direct Ganges access, heritage havelis, aarti ceremonies within walking distance
Direct Ganges access, heritage havelis, aarti ceremonies within walking distance
The ghat strip from Darbhanga in the north down to Assi in the south is where the Varanasi experience concentrates. BrijRama Palace at Darbhanga, the river view suites at Munshi Ghat, Suryauday Haveli at Shivala Ghat, and Zostel near Assi are all in this zone. Dashashwamedh aarti is within a 10-20 minute walk from any of these.
Staying here means accepting the noise, the narrow lanes, and the continuous activity. The payoff is waking up to the sound of the river and having the ghats as your immediate environment. The trade-off in comfort compared to the Cantonment hotels is significant at the budget end.
Cantonment 2 vetted hotels Modern hotels, quiet streets, families and business travelers, 20 minutes from ghats
Modern hotels, quiet streets, families and business travelers, 20 minutes from ghats
The British Cantonment area is a different city from the ghat zones. Wide roads, less chaos, and reliably modern hotel infrastructure. The Ramada JHV and Radisson are both here, targeting business travelers and families who want the Varanasi experience without living inside it.
The distance to the ghats requires either a 20-minute auto-rickshaw ride or a hotel shuttle. For a 2-night trip where the ghats are a planned excursion rather than a living experience, the Cantonment hotels are more comfortable than anything comparable in the old city.
Nadesar / Airport Area 2 vetted hotels Palace hotel and gateway property, 20 minutes from ghats, best dining in the city
Palace hotel and gateway property, 20 minutes from ghats, best dining in the city
Nadesar is near the airport and houses two of Varanasi's most important upscale options: Taj Nadesar Palace with only 10 rooms and butler service, and The Gateway Hotel Ganges within the Nadesar Palace grounds. Both are well-removed from the ghat chaos but have the best hotel kitchens in the city.
The Taj Nadesar Palace is the most exclusive address in Varanasi. Guests who stay here and do not spend significant time at the ghats are arguably missing the point of Varanasi. But for those who want the most comfortable India palace experience as a base, it delivers.
Mahmoorganj 1 vetted hotel Central between ghats and airport, best mid-range four-star option
Central between ghats and airport, best mid-range four-star option
Mahmoorganj is a residential neighbourhood roughly in the middle of Varanasi, 15-20 minutes from both the ghats and the airport. The Radisson here is the best mid-range four-star option in the city: reliable rooms, a rooftop pool, and a bar (rare in Varanasi), without the chaos of the old city.
The location serves guests who want to divide their time between the ghats and other parts of the city without committing to either the ghat immersion or the full Cantonment distance.
Best Areas by Vibe
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Spiritual Varanasi
BrijRama Palace at Darbhanga Ghat and Suryauday Haveli at Shivala Ghat put you on the Ganges riverfront where the city's spiritual life unfolds continuously. Morning aarti from a balcony, sunset aarti from a boat, cremation pyres burning at Manikarnika through the night. This is what Varanasi is.
Heritage Romance
Suryauday Haveli at Shivala Ghat has only a handful of suites in a restored Mughal-era mansion, each with private balconies facing the Ganges. Taj Nadesar Palace has 10 rooms on 40 acres of garden with butler service. Both book months ahead in peak season.
Budget Ghat Experience
Zostel near Assi Ghat runs $55-90/night with a social rooftop and proximity to morning boat departures. Hotel Alka at Meer Ghat is the most basic ghat option at $45 with a genuine river view from the terrace. Both undercut the tourist-trap hostels near Dashashwamedh.
Comfortable Base
Hotel Surya in the Cantonment area has a pool, garden, and multiple restaurants without the overwhelming sensory intensity of the ghat neighborhoods. The Gateway Hotel Ganges in Nadesar grounds is the best family option with shuttle service to the ghats.
Banarasi Food
Kashi Chat Bhandar near Dashashwamedh serves the city's best street food. Blue Lassi Shop in Vishwanath Gali has been making clay-pot lassi since 1925. For proper sit-down dining, the Taj Nadesar Palace kitchen is the best in the city. Malabar South Indian near Godaulia is reliably good for a non-North Indian meal.
River Life
The 5:30am boat ride along all 84 ghats is the Ganges equivalent of any sunrise coastal experience. 200-400 rupees for a shared boat from Assi Ghat. The hour from first light to full sun is when the ghats are at their most photogenic and the river activity most concentrated.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Varanasi
When to visit Varanasi and what to pay.
Spring (Feb-Apr)
February has the Mahashivratri festival, which brings enormous crowds to Kashi Vishwanath and the ghats. Book ghat hotels 6-8 weeks ahead for this event. March is pleasant and uncrowded. April starts to heat up with daytime temperatures reaching 32-35 Celsius. The spring season is the second-best window after autumn-winter.
Summer (May-Jun)
May and June are brutal. Temperatures reach 44-46 Celsius with the Gangetic plains heat at full force. Most serious travelers avoid this period entirely. Hotel rates drop 40-50%. Air conditioning is essential and any outdoor activity before 7am or after 7pm is the only viable option.
Autumn (Oct-Nov)
October and November are the best months. Diwali celebrations in Varanasi are spectacular. Dev Deepawali, 15 days after Diwali, lights all 84 ghats with 100,000 lamps at sunset. This event alone draws visitors from across the world. Ghat hotels sell out months ahead. Book December through February as backup if you miss the window.
Winter (Dec-Jan)
December and January are peak season with international visitors. Cool mornings at 8-12 Celsius mean the ghat boat rides require a proper jacket. The mist on the Ganges at dawn in December is visually extraordinary. Hotel prices are at their highest. Taj Nadesar Palace and BrijRama fill 6-8 weeks ahead.
Booking Tips for Varanasi
Insider tips for booking hotels in Varanasi.
Request a river-facing room at all ghat heritage hotels
BrijRama, Suryauday Haveli, and Hotel Alka all have Ganges-facing and non-facing rooms at similar prices. The experience difference is total. Request 'Ganges-facing' in writing when booking. Confirm it again with the hotel 48 hours before arrival.
Book sunrise boat rides the evening before
The 5:30am departure boats fill up quickly during peak season. Ask your hotel to arrange one the evening before or go directly to the Assi Ghat boat stand at sunset and book for the next morning. Private boats for 2 people cost 800-1,200 rupees. Shared boats are 200-350 rupees per person.
Dev Deepawali: book ghat hotels 3 months ahead
The November lamp-lighting festival is one of the most extraordinary events in India. Every ghat-facing hotel sells out 10-12 weeks ahead. If you find availability within 4 weeks of the event, book it without hesitation. Boat positions for viewing need to be arranged the morning of the event at the ghats.
Use Ola or Uber for all auto-rickshaw trips
Varanasi auto-rickshaw drivers routinely quote 3-5x the metered fare to tourists. Ola and Uber are both active in the city and take 5-10 minutes to arrive. The fare from the ghats to Cantonment hotels should be 80-120 rupees by app, versus the 400-500 rupees quoted by street autos.
The galis behind Dashashwamedh are a scam zone
The lanes between Dashashwamedh Ghat and Kashi Vishwanath temple are dense with touts offering silk shop tours, guided temple access, and fake helpful directions to shops. The temple does not require a guide or special access. The silk shops pay 20-30% commission on every purchase. Decline all offers politely and navigate independently.
Kashi Vishwanath temple: deposit your bag at the cloak room
Security at Kashi Vishwanath now requires all bags, phones, and cameras to be deposited before entering. Allow 30 minutes for the process in peak season. The cloak room is signposted near the Vishwanath Gali entrance. Valuables should go in your hotel room before visiting, not at the deposit.
Hotels in Varanasi — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Varanasi.
What is the best area to stay in Varanasi?
Near the ghats for atmosphere. BrijRama Palace at Darbhanga Ghat and Suryauday Haveli at Shivala Ghat both sit directly on the Ganges riverfront. Assi Ghat is the most relaxed end of the ghat strip, 15 minutes walk south of Dashashwamedh. The Cantonment area is 20-25 minutes by auto from the ghats but quieter, cleaner, and has the city's better mid-range chain hotels.
What is the Ganga Aarti and where should I watch it from?
The Dashashwamedh Ghat aarti happens every evening at sunset, a ritual of fire, incense, and chanting by Brahmin priests. It starts around 6-7pm depending on the season. Watching from a boat on the Ganges gives the best perspective: 200-400 rupees for 45-60 minutes from the ghats nearby. From the ghat itself it is free but crowded. Arrive 30 minutes early for a boat ride position.
How do you get to Varanasi?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is 26 kilometers from the ghats, about 45 minutes by taxi at 500-700 rupees. Varanasi Junction railway station is the better-connected option: the Vande Bharat Express from Delhi takes 8 hours, Prayagraj is 2 hours. The station to the ghats is 15-20 minutes by auto-rickshaw for 80-150 rupees.
Is Varanasi safe for tourists?
Generally yes, though it requires attentiveness. The ghat areas are always busy and well-populated, which provides natural safety. The lanes (galis) behind the ghats are narrow and poorly lit at night. The main risk is scams: silk shop touts, fake guides claiming temples require a guide, and auto-rickshaw drivers inflating distances. Use Ola or Uber for fares within the city.
What is the sunrise boat ride on the Ganges?
The 5:30-6:30am boat ride along the ghats from Assi Ghat north to Manikarnika is the essential Varanasi experience. The light, the river activity, and the sightseers of the ghats from water level is impossible to replicate from shore. Cost is 200-400 rupees per person for a shared boat or 800-1,200 for a private. Book through your hotel or directly at the ghat the evening before.
What should I know about Manikarnika Ghat?
Manikarnika is the primary cremation ghat and operates 24 hours with multiple pyres burning at any time. It is one of the most visited spots in Varanasi. Photography is restricted and unofficial guides will approach you demanding payment to watch. You do not need a guide to observe respectfully from the steps. Do not photograph the pyres or the families present.
How much do hotels in Varanasi cost?
Budget guesthouses near the ghats start at $45-55 per night. Mid-range options like BrijRama Palace and Gateway Hotel Ganges run $120-249. Luxury properties are Taj Nadesar Palace at $350-600 and Suryauday Haveli at $280-450. The ghat heritage hotels charge a significant premium over their Cantonment equivalents: you are paying for the location and architecture, not just the room.
What is Sarnath and how do I get there?
Sarnath is where the Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment, 13 kilometers north of Varanasi. The Dhamek Stupa and the archaeological museum are the main sites. Auto-rickshaws charge 150-200 rupees one way. The site takes 2-3 hours. Go in the morning before the groups arrive. Combine with a return to Varanasi in time for the evening aarti.
What should I eat in Varanasi?
Kashi Chat Bhandar near Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most famous street food stop, serving puri-sabzi and chat for 30-80 rupees. Baati Chokha restaurant does a proper Bihari thali. Blue Lassi Shop near Vishwanath Gali has been making clay-pot lassi since 1925 for 80-120 rupees. The restaurants inside the ghat heritage hotels are reliable but expensive: 500-800 rupees per main course.
What are the best ghats for a first-time visitor?
Dashashwamedh for the aarti (evenings). Assi Ghat for a relaxed morning chai and boat embarkation. Manikarnika for the cremation ritual, observed respectfully from a distance. Tulsi Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat are less crowded alternatives. The 5km walk from Assi Ghat north to Raj Ghat covers all the key ghats and takes about 3 hours at a comfortable pace.
What areas of Varanasi should I avoid?
Guesthouses in the back lanes of Godaulia, the commercial area behind Dashashwamedh Ghat, are extremely crowded and often have poor ventilation and unreliable water. The area around Varanasi Junction station is chaotic and has no appeal for tourists beyond being a transit point. The Cantonment area is fine functionally but has none of the atmosphere that makes Varanasi worth visiting.
What is the best time to visit Varanasi?
October through March is comfortable at 15-28 Celsius. November has the best light for photography. Dev Deepawali in November (15 days after Diwali) is when 100,000 lamps are lit along the ghats simultaneously, one of the most spectacular religious events in India. July and August are monsoon months with humidity and occasional flooding near the lower ghats. April and May reach 42-45 Celsius.