Question 1

What is the best time to visit Varanasi?

Accepted Answer

October to March is the best season for travel — cool weather, clear skies and the famous Dev Deepawali festival in November. Summer (April-June) is hot but has fewer crowds, and monsoon (July-September) brings the river to its fullest.

Question 2

What time is the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat?

Accepted Answer

The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat starts at sunset, roughly 6:00-6:30 PM in winter and 7:00 PM in summer. The Subah-e-Banaras morning aarti at Assi Ghat begins around 5:00-5:30 AM. Arrive 30-45 minutes early for a good seat on the steps or in a boat.

Question 3

How much does a boat ride in Varanasi cost?

Accepted Answer

A shared sunrise or aarti boat ride typically costs ₹100-300 per person, while a private boat for the full ghat stretch is ₹500-1500 depending on duration. Book through the NaviX app to see fixed prices and avoid bargaining on the ghat.

Question 4

How many ghats are there in Varanasi?

Accepted Answer

Varanasi has 84 official ghats listed in the traditional count, plus several additional ghats, stretching along the western bank of the Ganga from Assi Ghat in the south to Adi Keshava Ghat in the north.

Question 5

How to reach Varanasi?

Accepted Answer

Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS, 26 km from the city), Varanasi Junction railway station (5 km from the ghats), and direct highways from Delhi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Patna and Bodh Gaya.

Question 6

What is Kashi Vishwanath Temple known for?

Accepted Answer

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Vishwanath Gali holds one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Shiva and is the holiest temple of Varanasi. Its famous corridor, completed in 2021, connects the temple directly to the Ganga at Lalita Ghat.