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At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information
TimingsBest at sunrise, roughly 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM for the morning aarti/boat rides
Entry feeFree (boat rides charged separately)
Best time to visitSunrise, October to March
From city centreSouthern end of the Varanasi ghats
LocationVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
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About Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat, where the Assi stream meets the Ganga, is the southernmost of Varanasi's 84 ghats and a favourite for sunrise boat rides, yoga, and a generally calmer scene than Dashashwamedh — popular with the city's student population from nearby BHU.
Getting there
How to Reach Assi Ghat
Reachable by auto or cab; a natural start or end point for a walk along the ghats.
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