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Varanasi Ghats

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The Varanasi ghats are famous all over the world for the utter culture and devotion they invoke. These ghats are basically steps leading down to the river Ganga, used by pilgrims and bathers. The sacred aura that these ghats exude is something that will stay with you all your life. There are several ghats in Varanasi - Panchganga Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Kedar Ghat, Tulsi Ghat and many more. All these beatific ghats are known for their spiritual ambience. Boat rides from one ghat to another are the major attraction here.

Vishwanath Temple

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The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is considered the holiest temple in India and is one of the most popular in this city of temples. Not only does this temple embody tranquil mysticism, it also flaunts a harmonious co-existence with a Mosque in the same premises. The divine vibes and vintage charm of the whole city is reflected in this temple so it's no wonder as to why hundreds of visitors throng the Vishwanath Temple every day. The opulence and sanctity of this temple is something that even history has recorded, and your trip to Varanasi will be outright incomplete without visiting this holy place.

Ramnagar Fort

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Nestled on the opposite bank of the river Ganges, Ramnagar Fort is a red sandstone fort that encompasses a long history and graceful opulence. This eighteenth century monument is the ancestral home of the Maharaja of Banaras, and has a temple and a museum within its grounds. Reflecting a Mughal-era structure, Ramnagar Fort is a glorious picture in elegance and extravagant flair. Visit this place during Dussehra and you can witness the month-long Ramlila inaugurated by the Maharaja of Kashi. You will be enthralled by the sheer energy and vibrant colours that the city is cloaked in during this period.

Sarnath Temple

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Said to be the place where Gautam Buddha first taught the Dharma, Sarnath or the deer park has a museum and Buddhist temples built by several Asian countries following their architectural styles. Extremely peaceful and sublime, Sarnath flaunts world-renowned and ancient structures like The Dhamek Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Chaukhandi Stupa and Dharmarajika Stupa that are so imposing that they will make your troubles seem inconsequential and at the same time, you will feel strangely relaxed.

Man Mandir Observatory

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Situated some distance away from Dasaswamedh Ghat, the Man Mandir Observatory is a famous tourist spot, thronged by teeming millions all through the year. It is made up of astronomical instruments that calculate time, prepare the lunar and solar calendar, and study the movements, distances and angles of the myriad planets, stars and other heavenly bodies. This celestial place will afford you a glimpse of the olden, cosmic Varanasi, and will give you tons of transcendent memories to take back home.