Most reviewed Sights & Landmarks in Benares, India to visit (Updated December, 2023)

Most reviewed Sights & Landmarks in Benares

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Benares through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 32 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Hindu temple

Landmark riverside temple to Shiva, known for its 18th-century gold-plated spire and sacred well.

4.70 (90.9K reviews) (~2.38 km from centre)

Assi Ghat

Tourist attraction

Religious festivals, performances & yoga classes are held at this iconic riverfront gathering place.

4.60 (64.5K reviews) (~4.66 km from centre)

Archaeological Buddhist Remains of Sarnath

Archaeological site

👍 This is like an open air museum that exhibits the findings and excavations from the archaeological site of Sarnath, historically important because it was the location of the Buddha's first public sermon. The exhibits are in excellent condition and are excellently maintained. It is a place that is wo...

4.50 (21.3K reviews) (~6.04 km from centre)

Varanasi Fun City

Water park

Small water park with slides, a wave pool & play fountains for splashing, plus animal statues.

3.90 (4.6K reviews) (~2.53 km from centre)

The India Benares

Hotel

Warmly decorated quarters in a casual hotel offering refined dining, a cosy bar & a rooftop lounge.

$61/night

3.90 (2.1K reviews) (~1.5 km from centre)

Chet Singh Ghat

Religious destination

18th-century fortress-style palace with a terrace overlooking the river & stairs to the water.

4.40 (2.1K reviews) (~4.04 km from centre)

Company Garden

Park

👍 It is good place to walk and relax.

4.00 (1.5K reviews) (~1.76 km from centre)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ghat

Historical landmark

Riverside platform & stairs used for religious ceremonies & named for the first president of India.

4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~2.77 km from centre)

Shree Annapurna Mandir

Hindu temple

👍👍 Shree AnnapurnaDevi Mandir is located in VARANASI, in Utterpradesh State. AnnapurnaDevi is the Goddess of food and nourishment. The word Annapurna is combination of 2 words ANNA=FOOD, PURNA=TO FULFILL. Since Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be the Birth Date of Goddess Annapurna. The day believed t...

4.70 (982 reviews) (~2.4 km from centre)

Ashoka Pillar

Historical landmark

Glass enclosure containing sandstone remains of an ancient column built by Emperor Ashoka.

4.60 (812 reviews) (~6.16 km from centre)

Panchganga Ghat

Religious destination

Landmark ghat & religious site for spiritual bathing, prayer & holiday festival events.

4.50 (782 reviews) (~2.47 km from centre)

Rani Ghat

Religious destination

👍 Very quiet and comfortable area, less people and many students. Here also needed some shadows for sit on and look at the river.

4.30 (736 reviews) (~3.12 km from centre)

THE LANDMARK HOTEL

Hotel

Warm quarters in an informal hotel featuring a restaurant & a rooftop cafe, plus breakfast.

4.10 (645 reviews) (~3.45 km from centre)

Tibetan Temple

Buddhist temple

👍👍 This temple is near from Buddha Temple. Walking distance is 900 M from Buddha Temple. Tibetan Monastery, also known as the Tibetan temple monastery was built in 1955 at Sarnath and is maintained by LHADHAN CHOTRUL MONLAM CHENMO TRUST. It is the first monastery and temple to be built in India by His...

4.40 (610 reviews) (~5.92 km from centre)

Alamgir Masjid

Mosque

Mughal-style, 17th-century mosque with 3 huge domes & steps nearby for ritual bathing in the Ganges.

4.00 (576 reviews) (~2.42 km from centre)

Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Statue

Historical landmark

👍👍 It is my new journey in Bhu . So i have no experience

4.60 (564 reviews) (~5.8 km from centre)

Vyasa Kasi Temple

Hindu temple

👍👍 Beautiful, religious place in India. Always crowed with devotees from all part of World. Beautifully renovated. Phones are allowed in the compund. Free footware lockers available inside compund.

4.40 (445 reviews) (~7.14 km from centre)

Garden of Spiritual Wisdom

Tourist attraction

Picturesque gardens offering tranquil pathways amid lush surrounds & spiritual sculptures.

4.30 (391 reviews) (~5.37 km from centre)

Shankaracharya Ghat

Hindu temple

👍👍 Nicely maintained place. Garden is beautifully maintained. Surprised to see all the cleanliness that too in UP. Just joking. Just keep in mind it closes at 1700 hrs, so if you buy tickets for the monument and museum together then stagger your time accordingly. Top of ashoka's pillar is kept in muse...

4.40 (245 reviews) (~3.52 km from centre)

Raja Ghat

Historical landmark

👍👍 Varanasi, a culturally rich city, has been a coveted destination amongst the pilgrims, devotees, hippies, travellers, and the globe trotters since time immemorial. But, now-a-days, Banaras has emerged as a hub for the travellers interested in to observe and experience real Indian culture and spiritu...

4.40 (216 reviews) (~3.14 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Sights & Landmarks in Benares, India