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One dawn to one duskएक भोर से एक साँझ तक

The river at sunrise, the temple, the lanes, and the lamps at night.

Sunrise over the Ganga at Assi Ghat

Day 1 · The river, the temple, the lanes

  1. 05:30 · Sunrise

    Subah-e-Banaras at Assi Ghat

    Morning aarti, ragas and yoga as the sun rises over the far bank.

  2. 06:30

    Boat from Assi to Dashashwamedh

    An hour on the water past most of the main ghats, including Manikarnika.

  3. 08:00

    Kashi Vishwanath darshan

    Enter through the corridor from Lalita Ghat.

  4. 09:30

    Kachori-sabzi breakfast

    Kachori Gali is a short walk from the temple.

  5. 11:00

    Walk the galis

    Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazaar and the brass and silk lanes toward Chowk.

  6. 16:30

    Rest at the ghats

    Tea on the steps as the light softens.

  7. 18:00 · Sunset

    Ganga Aarti

    Arrive early for a place on the steps or a boat.

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