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Varanasi has 84 ghats stretching 6.8 km along the Ganges. Each has a unique history. Here are the most important.
Assi Ghat
Southernmost — confluence of Assi & Ganga. Home of Subah-e-Banaras.
Tulsi Ghat
Where Tulsidas composed Ramcharitmanas.
Harishchandra Ghat
One of two cremation ghats. Named after the truthful king Harishchandra.
Kedar Ghat
Modeled after Kedarnath — has a Shiva linga said to have appeared from the earth.
Dashashwamedh Ghat
The main ghat — Lord Brahma performed 10 Ashwamedha sacrifices here.
Manikarnika Ghat
The eternal cremation ghat — fires never go out.
Panchganga Ghat
Confluence of 5 sacred rivers. Alamgir Mosque towers above.
Raj Ghat
Northernmost main ghat — ancient remains have been excavated here.
Walk the entire ghat-line at sunrise. It is the best free experience in India.
