Title: Lanka Travel Guide: Best of Lanka, Varanasi Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lanka](https://expedia.co.uk/Lanka-Varanasi-Hotels.0-n553248635974587357-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Varanasi](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Varanasi.d3724.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Varanasi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Varanasi.d3724.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lanka Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lanka.d553248635974587357.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lanka Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lanka.d553248635974587357.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lanka Travel Guide ## Varanasi ![Historic Buddhist temple in Varanasi, India. Buddhist temples structure like Bangkok ,Thailand ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587357/8d9db6d5-aa0f-491c-b74d-50a20ed94443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historic Buddhist temple in Varanasi, India. Buddhist temples structure like Bangkok ,Thailand ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587357/8d9db6d5-aa0f-491c-b74d-50a20ed94443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lanka Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Varanasi travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Varanasi.dx3724) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Guptakashi, believed to be constructed by the Pandavas during their Guptavasa, is located in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106568/c295b02c-4945-4b51-97c0-969f50144677.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kashi Vishwanath Temple 4.5/5(10 reviews) After visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varanasi. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kashi-Vishwanath-Temple-Varanasi.d6106568.Attraction) ![Dasaswamedh ghat featuring markets as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172590/48c7a15f-c1f0-4399-a4b0-3450d5876193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dasaswamedh ghat 4.5/5(11 reviews) Observe sadhus conducting rituals, pilgrims bathing in holy water and priests performing the enthralling Ganga aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dasaswamedh-Ghat-Varanasi.d6172590.Attraction) ![Ancient Varanasi city architecture at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106548/948797dc-3986-41e9-9bf4-52e7b0c84489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Assi Ghat 4.5/5(10 reviews) You can find out about the history of Varanasi with a stop at Assi Ghat. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Asi-Ghat-Varanasi.d6106548.Attraction) ![New Vishwanath Temple historical building in Varanasi, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106546/2848206a-7c68-4d0f-b18a-996c42900cf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Banaras Hindu University 5/5(10 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Banaras Hindu University during your travels in Varanasi. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Banaras-Hindu-University-Varanasi.d6106546.Attraction) ![Varanasi, India. Bird Take Off from Sacred Ghat In Varanasi. Pigeons Fly Up In Slow Mo. Birds Flight. Orange Flags Fluttering In Slow Mo, Symbolizing Hanuman. Cinematic View On Ganga River. Many](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106552/c9eaba76-931c-4f72-a5be-037bb3a67da7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hanuman Ghat 3/5(3 reviews) You can find out about the history of Varanasi with a trip to Hanuman Ghat. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanuman-Ghat-Varanasi.d6106552.Attraction) ![Tulsi Ghat which includes a day spa, religious elements and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106550/309cbdea-3d80-4262-b986-f3f4b8f04cf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tulsi Ghat 4/5(12 reviews) Watch pilgrims bathe in sacred water, see holy men perform ancient rituals and visit the former home of a great Indian poet. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tulsi-Ghat-Varanasi.d6106550.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour with Chai & Arti Ceremony](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48011543/48573594-7f0f-43be-abd7-d6525b3154b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Varanasi: Sunrise Boat Tour with Arti Ceremony £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/varanasi-sunrise-boat-tour-with-arti-ceremony.a48011543.activity-details) ![Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-varanarsi - Transfer by Express Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925021/243c39fa-e1ff-4855-999a-2ebfa1caa196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Varanasi - Transfer by Express Train £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/delhi-agra-jaipur-varanasi-transfer-by-express-train.a47925021.activity-details) ![Child Aghori ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5015329/a5097a90-4308-4114-84c8-8ec2a091d318.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Ultimate 1 Day in Varanasi - How to Spend 13 Hours - Private Guided Tour £95 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-ultimate-1-day-in-varanasi-how-to-spend-13-hours-private-guided-tour.a5015329.activity-details) ![Private Full-Day Tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Darshan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/679582/3e8bc8af-8bd9-4f53-9206-1c7b8899b2e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Full-Day Tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Darshan £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-tour-of-varanasi-including-the-kashi-darshan.a679582.activity-details) ![A Journey of A lifetime](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1021551/fd41e49b-9327-41c0-a750-602fac0c36cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Journey of A lifetime £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-journey-of-a-lifetime.a1021551.activity-details) ![Explore Varanasi’s heritage ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1451394/0fe8cf85-5ae5-423f-88e3-fe1cd0f3fc2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Varanasi’s heritage £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-varanasis-heritage.a1451394.activity-details) [See all activities in Varanasi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Varanasi.d3724.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Lanka ![Taj Ganges, Varanasi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526400/526343/635ab597_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Ganges, Varanasi Nadesar Palace Grounds Varanasi Uttar Pradesh £204 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews) Excellent service Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=526343&PinnedHotelID=526343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587357) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89050000/89046800/89046746/94e02728_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi SA 2/320 Chhota Lalpur, Pandeypur Varanasi Uttar Pradesh £88 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (105 reviews) Clean comfortable room Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=89046746&PinnedHotelID=89046746&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587357) ![Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1555700/1555636/7918a867_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi The Mall Varanasi Uttar Pradesh £116 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.2/10 Good! (374 reviews) Very comfortable stay. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1555636&PinnedHotelID=1555636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587357) ### Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions K 24/2, 3, 4, 9 & 102, Ramghat, Kotwali Varanasi Uttar Pradesh £430 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Varanasi. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Excellent stay excellent vibes and worth spending Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=120662999&PinnedHotelID=120662999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587357) ![BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15080000/15077900/15077866/c8a2233f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh Varanasi Uttar Pradesh £405 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (219 reviews) We had a wonderful stay at the Brij Rama Palace, the staff were friendly, accommodating and always welcoming. This rustic boutique hotel lends to the history of Banaras and it is an experience to be right on the Ghats and take part in all of the prayers. A big shoutout to Kushi for looking into all ... Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=15077866&PinnedHotelID=15077866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587357) ![HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92050000/92046600/92046585/1bb5d592_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL DOLPHIN GRAND Bhelupur Rd, Next to LIC office Varanasi UP £64 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (101 reviews) The room was not only spotless but Rich in character design and functionality the whole hotel staff were sweet and awesome amicable in every way more than One could possibly imagine this is a 10 out of 10 Hotel in a Quiet area Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=92046585&PinnedHotelID=92046585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974587357) [See all 1,222 properties in Lanka](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635974587357) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Varanasi-Mahmoorganj.dx553248635976007908) ![Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Boats moored on Ganga river near ghats. Hundreds of tourists and locals come in boats to watch Ganga Maha Aarti ceremony and the fire ceremony. Purple sunset sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587017/ee1f33df-54c9-4baf-af24-a2d87de9a185.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sigra If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sigra and surrounding area, you can visit Bharat Mata and Scindia Ghat. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Varanasi-Sigra.dx553248635974587017) ![Varanasi, India - March 07, 2025: Main ghat at Ganges river in Varanasi city, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635964998428/69bcd7c7-0c66-4559-9363-33dbe23e4652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Godaulia While Godaulia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Scindia Ghat and Bharat Mata. 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