Ganga Aarti - Dashashwamedh Ghat @ Varanashi (Uttar Pradesh)

Dashashwamedh Ghat :

Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the famous Ghats (Out of 84 Ghats) in Varanashi. It is on the bank of the holy river Ganga and within walking distance from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Manikarnika Ghat.

Ganga Arati on Dashashwamedh Ghat is one of the very famous spiritual activities which takes place in Varanashi every day. Thousands of tourists across the globe visit there and participate in Ganga Aarti.

Ganga Aarti starts after Sunset around 6:45 PM every day. It is very crowded during the Aarti so you have to be careful especially if you are along with children.

You can use a boat to watch the front view of Ganga Aarati. You have to pay for boat services provided by concerned authoritis.

Please visit Varanashi and participate in Aarti to feel the spirituality.

Visiting Timing: you can visit the Ghat 24 Hrs but Ganga Arati starts after Sunset around 6.45 PM - All Day

Best time to visit: All time. During the summer it's hot.

Entry Fees: No.

Address:

Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanashi District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Special occasion:

Every day thousands of devotees visit there. During the weekend, holidays, and Mahashivratri, you will find a huge crowd on the ghat.

Places to visit in and around Varanashi:

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Ganga Ghat
Kal Bhairav
Birla Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple
Sarnath

Parking Places: Finding a parking place is a bit tough there. Better to use an auto-rickshaw to visit all the local places

How to reach Varanashi:

Airport: The nearest airport is Lalbahadur Shastri International airport in Babatpur (Varanashi) which is 21 km from Dashashwamedh Ghat. The airport is well connected with different cities in India.

Indian Rail: The nearest railway station is Varanashi which is 5 km. Another major Railway station is Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay (earlier known as Mughal Sarai) Jn which is 16 km. These railway stations are well connected with major Indian cities. Regular autos and taxis are available from the railway station to the city.

Buses: The nearest bus station is in Varanashi which is 5 km from Dashashwamedh Ghat. Regular buses are available from different cities like Patna, Ranchi, Prayagraj, Kolkatta, etc.

Private Taxis: Availability of private taxis, Autos are very good.

Distance from Nearby Major Cities

Varanashi: 10 km
Prayagraj: 130 km
Bodhgaya: 247 km
Rajgir: 309 km
Patna: 243 km
Lucknow: 312 km

Accommodation near Dashashwamedh Ghat :

There are lots of hotels and lodges available around Dashashwamedh Ghat for different price ranges. Varanashi is a famous tourist place, especially for spiritual tourism.

Food & Restaurant near Dashashwamedh Ghat :

As this is a very famous tourist place in Uttar Pradesh in Varanashi, lots of Indian and continental restaurants are available around Dashashwamedh Ghat. Both South Indian, North Indian, and continental foods are available.

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