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Assi Ghat, Varanasi
Assi Ghat: One of the best places to visit in Varanasi
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee
Opening Time & Days
Manikarnika Ghat Open every time and every day for visitors. Visitor any time visit Manikarnika Ghat this is always open
Best Time to Visit
July, August, September
Place visit with
Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Place Type
Temple, Religious Place
Official Info
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About Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is a very famous tourist attraction in Varanasi. It is situated at the confluence of both the Ganges and the Asi rivers. The main tourist attractions of this ghat are the evening Ganga prayer rituals and boat rides. There is a huge Shiva Lingam under the Peepal tree, which has immense religious significance. For most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where foreign students, researchers and tourists stay for a long time.
Tourists gather in huge numbers to enjoy the panoramic sunset and sunrise view of the Ganges River from here. Assi Ghat is one of those ghats that is often visited during entertainment and festivals.
Interesting facts about Assi Ghat
- You can take a boat ride in the evening and watch the evening aarti at Dashashwamed Ghat.
- This ghat is the center of Varanasi as social, cultural and religious entertainment, it has the largest number of bathers every day.
- It is the southernmost ghat located near Banaras Hindu University, where yoga enthusiasts also do yoga.
- Assi Ghat is the heart of this holy city and a popular place to witness the spectacular aartis with bells amidst the recitation of morning verses.
How to reach Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at Nagwa Rd, Assi ghat, Anandbagh, Dumraon Colony, Varanasi, Varanasi.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Assi Ghat: Assi Ghat open 24 hours all days in week, No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit Assi Ghat during July, August, September months for best experience.
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