Alamgir Mosque, situated on the river bank of Ganges was constructed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It is believed that a Lord Krishna temple was destroyed and the mosque was built by Mughals during their invasion. The Alamgir Mosque ... Read full description of Alamgir Mosque
Ramnagar Museum is also known as Banaras Vidya Mandir. It is situated within Ramnagar Fort complex. Handicrafts and other collections of medieval period belonging to the King and the royal family are displayed which include arms and armors, ... Read full description of Banaras Vidya Mandir
The Bharat Mata Temple is shaped like a pentagonal cone having 5 supporting pillars in the structure. This temple was constructed by a Gandhian follower, Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt in 1936 to honor Mother India. This shrine has ... Read full description of Bharat Mata Temple
Gyan Vapi or Gyan Kup Well is an imposing pavilion, situated at the entrance of the Kashi Vishwanath temple and was constructed by Gwalior Rani Baiza Bai during 1826 AD. It means the well of wisdom and it ... Read full description of Gyan Kup Well
Hanuman Ghat was considered to be built by Lord Rama, and was earlier called as Ramesvaram Ghat. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the disciple of Lord Rama. As he represents great strength, this place attracts the body ... Read full description of Hanuman Ghat
Jantar Mantar is an observatory established by Maharaja Jai Singh, the famous Jaipur king who ruled in 18th century. The structure of this observatory is captivating, with many intricate architectural styles that were used to find out the ... Read full description of Jantar Mantar
Kedar Ghat was constructed by the Vijayanaga Maharaja in Kashi in dedication to Lord Shiva (Kedarnath). This Ghat is built in the style of the ancient Hindu architecture and is located scenically. The water in Parvati Kund close ... Read full description of Kedar Ghat
The New Vishwanath Temple is located in the premises of the Banares Hindu University (BHU), and is also called the Golden Temple or Birla Mandir as the temple was constructed by the Birla family. The temple was designed ... Read full description of New Vishwanath Temple
Ramnagar Fort, situated on the banks of river Ganga was built by Maharaja Balwat Singh during the 17th century. The fort was built with high grade marble and reflects the perfect amalgamation of Indian and Islamic art. The ... Read full description of Ramnagar Fort
In dedication to Lord Ram, the Tulasi Mana Temple is situated near the Durga temple at Varanasi was built in 1964. It is dedicated to the great poet, Tulsi Das. This beautiful temple was constructed in marble and ... Read full description of Tulasi Mana Temple
A
land primarily of Ghats and temples, Varanasi
has a lot to live up to as the pilgrim hotspot of the nation and never quite
failing at that, Varanasi
grows bigger and bigger ... Read full description of Vishnu Charanapaduka
Destinations in Uttar Pradesh(Where to go in Uttar Pradesh )
