Explorer Varanasi

Home of the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony every evening.

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the most sacred Shiva temple.

The eternal burning ghat — cremations here never cease.

Where Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment.

Maharaja's 18th-century fortress with a museum inside.

Sunrise yoga hub and gateway to the southern ghats.

White marble temple where Tulsidas wrote the Ramcharitmanas.

18th-century temple famous for its red exterior and resident monkeys.

Sacred Hanuman shrine founded by Tulsidas, famed for its besan ladoos.

Ancient Kotwal (Guardian Protector) of Kashi with consecrated black threads.

Modern marble temple inside BHU campus with the tallest temple spire.

The largest residential university in Asia — stunning architecture.

Narrow lane packed with silk, spices, and Banarasi crafts.

The heart of old Varanasi's commerce — textiles, paan, jewellery.