Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi

Dashashwamedh Ghat is Varanasi's most famous and most visited ghat, hosting the nightly Ganga Aarti — a 45-minute fire ritual performed by priests right after sunset, drawing hundreds of devotees and visitors on the steps and in boats on the river.

How to reach Dashashwamedh Ghat

Close to Vishwanath Gali; reachable on foot from most central Varanasi guest houses.

Location

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Visitor information

🕑 TimingsGanga Aarti starts shortly after sunset (~6:00 PM in winter, ~7:00 PM in summer), runs ~45 minutes

🎟 Entry feeFree to watch from the ghat steps; boat viewing ~Rs 500-1,000 per boat

📅 Best timeArrive 60-90 minutes early for a good spot; year-round

📍 From centreCentral Varanasi ghats

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