Practical guides for planning your visit — dates, timings, routes and what to expect — each checked against the sources it cites.
Dev Deepawali (Dev Diwali) 2026 falls on Tuesday 24 November in Varanasi. Date and timing, which ghats to see, boat booking and safety rules, traffic curbs, stays and etiquette.
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Kashi Vishwanath darshan guide: temple hours, the five aarti timings, Sugam Darshan fee and booking, gates, lockers, phone rules and when to avoid crowds.
Read the guideGanga Aarti in Varanasi: Dashashwamedh evening aarti times by season, Subah-e-Banaras at Assi, where to sit, boat viewing, flood changes and etiquette.
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The Cantt–Godowlia ropeway: 3.75 km, five stations, about 16 minutes. Who builds it, where trials stand in September 2026, and what fares are expected.
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Distances, auto, cab, bus and train options from Varanasi to Sarnath, ASI ticket fees, museum hours and closed day, and a half-day route through the sites.
Read the guideTwo days in Varanasi: dawn boat ride, ghats, Kashi Vishwanath, Sarnath and the evening aarti, with timings, transport, food, where to stay and what to book.
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