Varanasi Nagar Nigam Travel Guide

Varanasi

Hindu Holi city of Haridwar near Ganges, Uttranchal, India
Hindu Holi city of Haridwar near Ganges, Uttranchal, India
Ganga Aarti performed at dusk on the banks of the Ganges River in one of the oldest living cities in the world. Boats are filled to the brim with people wanting to watch the performance.
Early morning boat ride along the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. As with most Indian cities, this one is full of tight streets, hidden alley ways and of course, monkeys. The Ganges provides a little breathing room from the congested city streets in theory, but the river in lined with "burning ghats" where people are constantly being cremated. Varanasi is an extremely holy city and many believe its good luck to die and/or be cremated in this city. Ashes are then placed in the Ganges River, which also holds high religious significance. #UrbanJungle
The off-season is hot, but the tourists are few. The beauty is astounding.

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Top hotels in Varanasi Nagar Nigam

PRISTINE HOTEL

PRISTINE HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
THE MALL ROAD CONTONMENT Varanasi UP
Stay at this hotel in Varanasi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Room was great

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

PRISTINE HOTEL
Taj Ganges, Varanasi

Taj Ganges, Varanasi

5 out of 5
Nadesar Palace Grounds Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is £203 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£203
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! (495 reviews)
5 star

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Taj Ganges, Varanasi
Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions

Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions

2 out of 5
K 24/2, 3, 4, 9 & 102, Ramghat, Kotwali Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is £428 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£428
22 Feb - 23 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

Avantika By The Ganges, IHCL Seleqtions
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi

5 out of 5
The Mall Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is £114 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£114
16 Feb - 17 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! (375 reviews)
Very comfortable stay.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham JHV Varanasi
BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges

5 out of 5
Munshi Ghat, Near Dashaswamedh Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is £425 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
£425
13 Feb - 14 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! (221 reviews)
We booked two rooms in January of 2026. This hotel is an unbelievably beautiful property. We truly felt that we traveled back in time and felt like royalties. The ambiance, amenities, staff, service, food..just WOW !!! Will highly highly recommend this place to anyone who travels to Varanasi. It ...

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

BrijRama Palace, Varanasi - By the Ganges
DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi

DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi

4 out of 5
SA 2/320 Chhota Lalpur, Pandeypur Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
The price is £97 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£97
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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

DoubleTree by Hilton Varanasi
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Other neighbourhoods around Varanasi Nagar Nigam

Varanasi, India - March 07, 2025: Main ghat at Ganges river in Varanasi city, India

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.

Godaulia
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

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.

Sigra
 River Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India; 30-Jan-2019; Siberian migratory birds over river Ganges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mahmoorganj

While there might not be top attractions in Mahmoorganj, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Scindia Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat.

Mahmoorganj
Historic Buddhist temple in Varanasi, India. Buddhist temples structure like  Bangkok ,Thailand

Lanka

When in Lanka, you can plan a visit to Sant Ravidas Ghat and Assi Ghat, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lanka


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