Tourist Places Near Varanasi

Welcome to Banaras today we are talking about the tourist places near varanasin. It is an ancient city situated on the banks of the river Ganga. Where more than 80 ghats are found. There is a temple of Baba Kashi Vishwanath in Banaras which is considered one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, hence this city is also known as Kashi. The entire city of Banaras is situated on the banks of river Ganga. If you are thinking of visiting Banaras, then definitely read this blog. In this blog, today we will talk about some unique and best tourist places near varanasi.

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Varanasi ghats are the Best tourist Places near Varanasi. It is said that there are 88 ghats in Banaras, some of these are you should visit. your kaasi trip is unsuccessful without going there. The oldest ghat here is Dashashwamedh Ghat which was built by Lord Shiva himself to welcome Lord Brahma. From where people start their morning by taking a dip in the Ganga and here the evening Ganga Aarti gives a different peace. The number of people keeps increasing every day to see this place. So many tourists Visit here For Ganga Aarti. Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the Best Tourist Places In Varanasi.

Manikarnika Ghat

You can go to Manikarnika Ghat by roaming from ghat to ghat. Manikarnika Ghat is the best tourist places near varanasi. This is a cremation ground where the fire never extinguishes. People say that the person whose cremation is performed at Manikarnika Ghat directly attains salvation. Manikarnika Ghat always burns with the fire of cremation. More than 400 cremation ceremonies takes place here every day. The fire of the cremation ground never extinguish even for a second. I have been to Kashi many times and whenever I go to this ghat I feel a different energy.

Kashi Vishwanath

Kashi Vishwanath is the best tourist places near varanasi.. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is situated on Vishwanath Street in the middle of a crowded place on the banks of river Ganga in the ancient city of Varanasi. Where every day thousands and lakhs of people come from far and wide to visit.

This is one of the oldest temples of Varanasi. It is also called the Golden Temple of Kashi. There is a temple of Lord Shiva here. Shiva devotees come from far and wide to visit. You can use a rickshaw to go there. If you go by car or e-rickshaw then you will have to walk a long distance. The way to reach Kashi Vishwanath passes through the narrow streets of Banaras where you get the facility to bring flower garlands etc. In Kashi Vishwanath Temple, you cannot take any electronic thing like a camera or mobile, even in the corridor of the temple you get the facility of the free locker.

Annapurna Mata Temple

After having the darshan of Kashi Vishwanath , moving towards gate number 2 of this temple There is a temple of Annapurna Mata temple. After visiting Annapurna Mata temple, you can have three meals as Prasad everyday. Both these temples remain open from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm, now you can go there and have darshan whenever you want.

Sankat Mochan

This temple is about 400 years old Hanuman Lala temple where the great poet Tulsidas had seen Lord Hanuman in his dreams. The idol of Lord Hanuman here is made of clay. The idol of our Ram Lala is installed right in front of Lord Hanuman.

There is also an ancient temple dedicated to Swami Tulsidas. It is said that there was a time when there was a well here and all the people who came to this temple used to drink the water of this well as Prasad. To visit this temple, you will have to keep all electronic devices like mobile or cameras, etc in the locker. This temple is very crowded on Tuesday and Saturday. So if you want to go then go for darshan on any day except Tuesday and Saturday so that you can visit comfortably.

Durga Mata Temple

After Visiting Sankat Mochan, there is the very famous temple of Durga Mata a short distance from there. It is made of red stone and on one side of this temple, there is Durgakund, in which Goddess Durga is seated. In this temple, the idols of Baba Bhairavnath, goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, and Goddess Kali Mata have been installed separately. There is also a Havan Kund inside this temple, where the Havan of Mata is performed every day. It is said that the idol of Mother Goddess herself has appeared here. Whenever you go to Banaras, definitely visit this temple.

Bharat Mata Mandir

Bharat Mata Temple is one of the best tourist places near varanasi. This temple is found inside the campus of the mahatma gandhi kashi vidyapith. There is no idol of any god or goddess inside this temple. Inside this temple, you will see the map of India, that is why the name of this temple is Bharat Mata Mandir. This temple was built by Shiv Prasad Gupta. It was inaugurated by Gandhiji in 1936. This temple was built in the pride of our country. In this temple, there is a statue of our country on marble, which was made before independence. That’s why this temple is one of the best tourist places near varanasi

Birla Temple in BHU

After visiting Bharat Mata Mandir, you can now visit Birla temple situated in the middle of Banaras Hindu University BHU’. This temple is considered to be the temple with the highest peak in the whole world. You will find a lot of peace around this temple. Students and locals of BHU go here and spend their peaceful time.

The opening time of this temple is from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. In the afternoon this temple is closed for some time. You will find all the materials of worship around this temple, flowers, garlands etc. Apart from this, you will find other food items here. There is enough space inside this temple if you want to sit here and spend time peacefully there is a good place to sit outside the temple. It’s truly one of the best tourist places near varanasi