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Ranked #1 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: We are non profit organization, Varanasi, India providing free education for helpless and slums kids for better life... as... more » Owner description: We are non profit organization, Varanasi, India providing free education for helpless and slums kids for better life... as you can see in our blog & sites, We always welcome volunteers for short time or long time work ... We have Yoga Teacher Training Program, and yoga drop classes, Ayurveda, Massage at our Yoga Education Training Society at Reasonable class fees...more details write us e.mail. We have accommodation facility also if traveller or volunteer wish to work here they can get room here.IMPORTANT NOTE - We are in Lonely Planet Guide Book, India, 2011 Edition by these are name Yoga Education Trianing Society ( Page number 390) & Saraswati Education Center ( Page number 389 ). We welcome everyone. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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Ranked #2 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Religious Sites
Distance  422.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews

Dasaswamedh Ghat is one of the most important Ghats of Varanasi. Dasaswamedh literally means the Ghat (river front) of ten sacrificed horses. According to legends ten horses were... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Owner description: One of the oldest cities of India, Banaras acts as an important religious center. The numerous bathing ghats (steps) along... more » Owner description: One of the oldest cities of India, Banaras acts as an important religious center. The numerous bathing ghats (steps) along the bank of the Ganges attract huge crowds of pilgrims. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4 of 5 stars 116 reviews

SARNATH - VARANASI  Located approx.10 kms  from Varanasi main city is the site where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon “Maha Dharma-Ckara Pravatan” (in Buddhist terminology... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  8.1 miles from city centre
Ranked #6 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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Ranked #7 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews

Manikarnika Ghat -Varanasi Legend has it that Shiva’s mani (crest jewel) and his consort Parvati’s Karnika (earring) fell into the nearby well while they were bathing, hence the... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Ranked #8 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
The museum has a great collection of clay and bronze sculpture, paintings, silks and embroidered textiles.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  3.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews

Assi Ghat - Varanasi Situated at the confluence of Ganga and Assi rivers, Assi Ghat is the southernmost Ghat in Varanasi, where pilgrims bathe before paying their homage to Lord... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #11 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Other
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Ranked #12 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  3.8 miles from city centre
Ranked #13 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

Nepali Temple '' Kathwala Temple'' located on the Lalita Ghat  ( Near Manikarnika Ghat ) was built by the King of Nepal in Nepali style of architecture. Sometimes referred as... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Ranked #14 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
3.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews

Sri Sri Kashi Vishwanath Ji - Jyotirlinga  The Kashi Vishwanath temple is located in the heart of the cultural capital of India, Varanasi. It stands on the western bank of India's... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  3.8 miles from city centre
Ranked #15 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Theatres
Ranked #16 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Health Clubs
Ranked #17 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
3 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Ranked #18 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  781.9 miles from city centre
Ranked #19 of 26 Attractions in Varanasi
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Parks
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Attraction type  Religious Sites; Monuments/ Statues
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Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Educational Sites
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Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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