Varanasi Nagar Nigam

Varanasi

Hindu Holi city of Haridwar near Ganges, Uttranchal, India
Ganga Aarti performed at dusk on the banks of the Ganges River in one of the oldest living cities in the world. Boats are filled to the brim with people wanting to watch the performance.
Early morning boat ride along the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. As with most Indian cities, this one is full of tight streets, hidden alley ways and of course, monkeys. The Ganges provides a little breathing room from the congested city streets in theory, but the river in lined with "burning ghats" where people are constantly being cremated. Varanasi is an extremely holy city and many believe its good luck to die and/or be cremated in this city. Ashes are then placed in the Ganges River, which also holds high religious significance. #UrbanJungle
The off-season is hot, but the tourists are few. The beauty is astounding.
Sunrise on the Ganges

Cruising just before sunrise on the Ganges.  Surprisingly not as smelly as you would think.  You really need to go pretty early as it does get busy - we were on the water at 5am.  The rituals, spiritualism and the colours of the sunrise are a beauty to behold

#Ganges #river #sunrise #cruising #varanasi #india

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Varanasi Nagar Nigam Hotel Deals

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5 out of 5
Nadesar Palace Grounds Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is ₩213,419 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
₩213,419
₩251,834 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (504 reviews)
Breakfast buffet is outstanding. Coffee machines need to be looked into - replaced. On the last day, I had a decent cappuccino. Dinner and lunch buffets are great as well, made more enjoyable due to people like Muskan, Abhilash, Deepak Shivam etc. In the other restaurant Varun, except for one person, ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Taj Ganges, Varanasi
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

5 out of 5
Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is ₩469,072 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
₩469,072
₩581,180 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
Magical stay. Really get treated like royalty here.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi

DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi

4 out of 5
SA 2/320 Chhota Lalpur, Pandeypur Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is ₩121,055 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
₩121,055
₩142,845 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (110 reviews)
Dirty bed linen. May not have been changed from previous guest stay.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi

5 out of 5
The Mall Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is ₩144,419 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
₩144,419
₩170,414 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (384 reviews)
Good.Property is Excellent

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions

Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions

3 out of 5
K 24/2, 3, 4, 9 & 102, Ramghat, Kotwali Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is ₩481,396 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
₩481,396
₩568,047 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free breakfast, a steam room, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Had an amazing stay with Avantika Taj this month. Rooms have a breathtaking views. Cleanliness,Hospitality is extremely impressive. The hotel is new, hence the service is slow but overall experience is great. The only challenge could be taking 50-60 steps every time ( especially for elders) which ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions
Sada Shiv Guest House near Ganga river

Sada Shiv Guest House near Ganga river

5 out of 5
Ramapura Luxa Varanasi UP
The price is ₩36,104 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
₩36,104
₩37,909 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Varanasi. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple ...
7.2/10 Good! (12 reviews)
Staff were great and helped arrange tours to boha Gaya and kushinagar. Room was ok location is ok but not the easiest to find.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Sada Shiv Guest House near Ganga river
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Other neighborhoods around Varanasi Nagar Nigam

Varanasi, India - March 07, 2025: Main ghat at Ganges river in Varanasi city, India

Godaulia

While Godaulia isn't home to many top sights, Scindia Ghat and JVH Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Godaulia
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Boats moored on Ganga river near ghats. Hundreds of tourists and locals come in boats to watch Ganga Maha Aarti ceremony and the fire ceremony. Purple sunset sky

Sigra

When in Sigra, you can plan a visit to Scindia Ghat and Dasaswamedh ghat, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sigra
 River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India; 30-Jan-2019; Siberian migratory birds over river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mahmoorganj

Though Mahmoorganj might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Scindia Ghat and Hanuman Ghat.

Mahmoorganj
Historic Buddhist temple in Varanasi, India. Buddhist temples structure like  Bangkok ,Thailand

Lanka

Though Lanka might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sant Ravidas Ghat and Assi Ghat.

Lanka


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