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Best Places to visit with Kids in Varanasi

Make your trip to Varanasi memorable by visiting the best places for kids. With exciting amusement parks, interactive museums, and fun-filled activity centers, Varanasi ensures endless entertainment for little ones. These kid-friendly spots are designed to combine learning with fun, making them perfect for families traveling to Varanasi. Watch your kids laugh, play, and explore as you create wonderful memories together in Varanasi.
Durga Temple, Varanasi

Durga Temple, Varanasi

Popularly known as Durga Kund Mandir or Monkey temple, this is a beautiful shrine in Varanasi. Built-in the 18th century, the temple is dedicated to Maa Durga. The legend goes that the idol of Maa Durga manifested on its own and was not created by any artisan. The beautiful edifice is built in a typical North Indian style of architecture. It is painted in bright hues of red and has a multi-tiered spire. A large number of monkeys roam here, but do not disturb the devotees. A rectangular pond known as Durga Kund is made at the right side of the temple. Millions of devotees pay obeisance during Navratras. The temple remains open throughout the year for the devotees. Read more.. Read less
Address
Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi
Place Type
Religious Place
Best For
Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee
No Entry Fee
Opening Time
The Durga Temple opening and closing timing in morning 04:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Opening Days
The Durga Temple is open from Monday to Saturday in a week, Closed on every Sunday.
Best Month
July, August, September
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

This renowned shrine is placed on the western bank of holy river Ganga in Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the main pilgrimage temples for Hindu devotees. It is one of 12 Jyotirlingas or temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main deity of the Temple is Lord Shiva, also known as Vishwanath meaning "the ruler of the universe". The temple has nearly 800 kg of gold plating on its tower. Camera, or mobile phones, are not allowed inside the temple and have to be deposited in lockers outside. A Holy Well is present within the temple complex called Jnana Vapi well where only Hindus are allowed to enter. Read more.. Read less
Address
Lahori Tola, Varanasi
Place Type
Religious Place
Best For
Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee
No Entry Fee
Opening Time
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple opening and closing timing in morning 03:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Opening Days
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is open every day for visitors
Best Month
April, May, June
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Ramnagar Fort, Varanasi

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. Read more.. Read less
Address
Kila Road, Crossing, Ram Nagar, Varanasi
Place Type
Monument
Best For
Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee
Indians - ₹80/-, Child - ₹20/-, 10th or ₹12th student - 20/- (with id proof), Foreigners - ₹200/-
Opening Time
The Ramnagar Fort opening and closing timing in morning 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Opening Days
The Ramnagar Fort is open every day for visitors
Best Month
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Shri Vishwanath Mandir, Varanasi

Shri Vishwanath Mandir, Varanasi

This is a favored destination for devotees of Lord Shiva. It is placed in the heart of the Varanasi in famous Banaras Hindu University. Holy River Ganga flows by its side. The majestic New Vishwanath Temple offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere where devotees can offer obeisance to Lord Shiva. The positive aura of the precincts of the temple and darshan of Jyotirlinga is energizing. This beautifully constructed nine temples beckon people of all religions to realize the oneness of God and understand the ideology of Hinduism. The New Vishwanath Temple integrates every element of the Hindu cosmos namely the good, and the evil. Read more.. Read less
Address
BHU Campus, Varanasi
Place Type
Religious Place
Best For
Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee
No Entry Fee
Opening Time
The Shri Vishwanath Mandir opening and closing timing in morning 04:00 AM – 09:00 PM
Opening Days
The Shri Vishwanath Mandir is open every day for visitors
Best Month
January, February, March
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