Best Places to visit in December in Varanasi
4 Best Places to visit in December in Varanasi
Bharat Mata Temple Manmandir Ghat Gyan Vapi Well Ramnagar Fort
Bharat Mata Temple, Varanasi
Bharat Mata Mandir is a distinctive shrine. The temple does not have any deity. It is dedicated to our country, Mother India. Nestled in the Kashi Vidyapeeth Campus it is a unique temple that houses a big relief map of India made to scale. It is carved out of white Makrana marble. The temple stands on five big pillars starting from the bottom, but converging at the top. The five pillars represent the five elements of nature namely water, sky, earth, wind, and fire. The temple was built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
AddressGuru Nanak Nagar Colony, Chetganj, Varanasi, Varanasi
Place TypeReligious Place - Temple
Best forFamily, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry feeNo Entry Fee
Opening timeThe Bharat Mata Temple opening and closing timing in morning 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Opening DaysThe Bharat Mata Temple is open every day for visitors
Best MonthOctober, November, December
Manmandir Ghat, Varanasi
Also known as Someshwara Ghat, this sprawling ghat exhibits immense appealing environs. Positioned towards the north of Dashashwamedh Ghat on the western banks of River Ganga, it has a splendid palace with decorative window carvings and stone balconies. The historical Ghat was built by Raja Man Singh of Amer in the 16th century. An observatory known as Jantar Mantar is placed at the roof of the palace and attracts lots of tourists. You can have a captivating view of River Ganga in the evening and early morning and its surroundings from here. The Man Mandir Ghat is dotted with many Hindu temples such as Sthuladanta Vinayak Temple, Rameshwara Temple, and Someshwara Temple.
AddressBangali Tola, Varanasi, VaranasiPlace TypeReligious Place - TempleBest forFamily, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersEntry feeNo Entry FeeOpening timeVisitor any time visit Manmandir Ghat this is always openOpening DaysManmandir Ghat Open every time and every day for visitors.Best MonthOctober, November, December
Gyan Vapi Well, Varanasi
It is a sacred well positioned in the center of the precincts of the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Gyanvapi Mosque. The water of this well is considered to be holier than the water of River Ganges. It is said that when Aurangzeb invaded the Kashi Vishwanath temple the head priest hid the Shivalinga in the well to protect it. Meaning the “well of knowledge”, the Well is visited by many Hindu devotees. It is believed that those who drink water from this Well gain higher realm of spirituality. The tourists and devotees can explore Gyan Kup here, The best day to visit the Well is on Friday.
AddressLahori Tola, Gyanvapi, VaranasiPlace TypeMonument - Palace & LandmarksBest forSolo, Siblings, YoungstersFees & TimingNo Timings. No Entry FeeBest MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Ramnagar Fort, Varanasi
This fortified structure is made in sandstone. The historical fort was built by Kashi Naresh, The King of Varanasi, in the 18th century in classic Mughal styled architecture with intricately carved balconies, pavilions, and open courtyards. There is a massive Durbar hall and a reception room. The majestic edifice is on the eastern banks of River Ganga, right opposite Tulsi Ghat. The fort houses ancient Veda Vyasa temple, and famous Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman Temple, along with a museum known as Saraswati Bhawan, and a big astronomical clock. The private residential area of the king is not opened for the tourists.
AddressKila Road, Crossing, Ram Nagar, Varanasi, VaranasiPlace TypeMonument - Forts & TombsBest forFamily, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, YoungstersEntry feeIndians - ₹80/-, Child - ₹20/-, 10th or ₹12th student - 20/- (with id proof), Foreigners - ₹200/-Opening timeThe Ramnagar Fort opening and closing timing in morning 10:00 AM – 05:00 PMOpening DaysThe Ramnagar Fort is open every day for visitorsBest MonthJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, DecemberEXPLORE PLACES IN VARANASI BY CATEGORY:
