About Panchkota Ghat
English
An old measured ghat kept by the princely house of Panchkota, a quiet bathing place between Assi and Chet Singh Ghats.
हिन्दी
पंचकोटा के राज-घराने के संरक्षण में बना पुराना नापा घाट, अस्सी और चेत सिंह घाटों के बीच शांत स्नान स्थल।
History & Significance of Panchkota Ghat
English
The princely house of Panchkota has kept this measured ghat from ancient times. Between the Assi quarter and Chet Singh Ghat, it is a quiet bathing place. The old handsome stairs survive in their original form. Between Prabhu and Chet Singh Ghats, the ghat looks its best in the morning hours. Old maps describe it as a measured ghat.
हिन्दी
पंचकोटा के राज-घराने ने प्राचीन समय से इस नापे गए घाट का संरक्षण रखा है। अस्सी क्षेत्र और चेत सिंह घाट के बीच स्थित यह शांत स्नान-स्थान है। पुरानी सुंदर सीढ़ियां आज भी अपने मूल रूप में हैं। प्रभु और चेत सिंह घाटों के बीच बसा यह घाट सुबह के समय सबसे सुंदर दिखता है। पुराने नक्शों में इसे नापा हुआ घाट बताया गया है।
Best Time to Visit Panchkota Ghat
Best time: Morning 6-9 AM is best; the sunrise shows the stairs at their finest.
हिन्दी सुबह 6-9 बजे सबसे अच्छा; सूर्योदय के समय सीढ़ियां सुंदर दिखती हैं।
When to go: October to March is best.
हिन्दी अक्टूबर से मार्च सबसे उपयुक्त।
Things to Do at Panchkota Ghat
English
- Join the morning bath
- Walk to the Chet Singh fort
- Admire the fineness of the old stairs
हिन्दी
- सुबह के स्नान में शामिल हों
- चेत सिंह किले तक टहलें
- पुरानी सीढ़ियों की बारीकी देखें
Highlights of Panchkota Ghat
- The patronage of the Panchkota royal house
- A bath point between Assi and Chet Singh
- Old handsome steps
- पंचकोटा राज-घराने का संरक्षण
- अस्सी-चेत सिंह के बीच का स्थान
- पुरानी सुंदर सीढ़ियां
Festivals & Rituals at Panchkota Ghat
The bath of Kartik Purnima and the Sankranti are kept on these steps.
हिन्दी कार्तिक पूर्णिमा और संक्रांति के स्नान इन्हीं सीढ़ियों पर होते हैं।
Did You Know?
Being a measured ghat means the royal house raised and recorded its stairs in proper measure long ago.
हिन्दी नापा घाट होने का अर्थ है कि पुराने जमाने में राज-घराने ने इसकी सीढ़ियों को सही माप में बनवाया और दर्ज कराया।
Nearby Ghats & Attractions
- Prabhu Ghat (200 m)
- Chet Singh Ghat (400 m)
- Assi Ghat (1.5 km)
- Niranjani Ghat (700 m)
- प्रभु घाट (200 मी)
- चेत सिंह घाट (400 मी)
- अस्सी घाट (1.5 किमी)
- निरंजनी घाट (700 मी)
Frequently Asked Questions about Panchkota Ghat
Where is Panchkota Ghat located?
Panchkota Ghat (पंचकोट घाट) is one of the ghats of Varanasi, on the western bank of the river Ganga at approximately 25.2973, 83.0084.
Why is Panchkota Ghat famous?
An old measured ghat kept by the princely house of Panchkota, a quiet bathing place between Assi and Chet Singh Ghats.
What is the best time to visit Panchkota Ghat?
Morning 6-9 AM is best; the sunrise shows the stairs at their finest. The best season is October to March is best..
What can I do at Panchkota Ghat?
Join the morning bath; Walk to the Chet Singh fort; Admire the fineness of the old stairs.
What is the history of Panchkota Ghat?
The princely house of Panchkota has kept this measured ghat from ancient times. Between the Assi quarter and Chet Singh Ghat, it is a quiet bathing place. The old handsome stairs survive in their original form. Between Prabhu and Chet Singh Ghats, the ghat looks its best in the morning hours. Old maps describe it as a measured ghat.
Which festivals are celebrated at Panchkota Ghat?
The bath of Kartik Purnima and the Sankranti are kept on these steps.
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