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Hotel King’s Banaras is one of the best places of hospitality, traditions & converge in Varanasi City which is conveniently located for all travelling class, Leisure and pilgrim traveler, within a walkable distance to Assi Ghat, Banaras Hindu University, Sankat Mochan, Durga Mandir etc. and corporate offices, shopping market and places of entertainments.

Places of Attractions in Varanasi

Assi Ghat

Assi Ghat is the Southernmost ghat in Varanasi. To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers and tourists live. It is one of the ghats often visited for recreation and during festivals. On typical days about 300 people visit every hour in the mornings, and on festival days 2500 people arrive per hour. Most of the people visiting the ghat on usual days are students from the nearby Banaras Hindu University. The ghat accommodates about 22,500 people at once during festivals like Shivratri. There are a lot of activities for tourists to engage in at the ghat. Visitors can go for boat rides, go up in a hot-air balloon for an aerial view of Assi ghat, enjoy the daily talent show in the evening or eat at one of the many restaurants and cafes in the area. To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live. With hosting Subah-e-Banaras in the morning & Ganga Arti in the evening, assi ghat provides a spectacular notion of river Ganga.

Distance from Hotel to Assi Ghat:- 700 M

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was founded by Annie Besant and Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916. It is a public institution with a 1300-acre main campus situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and the second 2700-acre campus at Barkachha in the district of Mirzapur. It consists of 140 departments, 3 institutes, 14 faculties, 4 interdisciplinary centres, 3 constituent schools and a constituent women’s college. It also has six advanced studies centres and several specialized research centres. Also, Varanasi’s four degree colleges are affiliated to BHU.BHU grants admission to most of its programmes through the national-level postgraduate (PET) and undergraduate (UET) entrance tests conducted by the university during May-June each year. To take the entrance test, admission seekers will have to complete the registration process. Registrations usually start in February or March. Students are admitted based on the applicant’s performance in the entrance test and the fulfilment of other programme specific eligibility criteria.

Distance from Hotel to Banaras Hindu Universty :- 400 M

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Kashi Vishwanath temple also known as the Golden Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. is an important temple located in Varanasi. It is a famous shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, Hindu God. It is one of the 12 holiest Shiva temples termed as Jyoti lingas. Varanasi is also called as Kashi and Shiva is considered as the ruler of the universe. Vishwanath refers to the term ruler of the universe.
The history of the temple starts with a legendary story. Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu got into an argument that broke into a fight about their supremacy. As a moderator, Lord Shiva took a form of light that pierced through three worlds. Shiva demanded them to find the tip of the light and the one who finds the tip of the light would be considered supreme. Vishnu took the form of a pig and dug down to find the tip and Lord Brahma rode up to find the tip. The place where Shiva’s light pierced through the earth are the 12 jyoti lingas and this temple is one among those.

Aarti time:

  • Mangala Aarti : 3 AM- 4 AM (Morning)
  • Bhog Aarti : 11.15 AM to 12.20 PM (Day)
  • Sandhya Aarti : 7 PM to 8.15 PM (Evening)
  • Shringar Aarti : 9 PM to 10.15 PM (Night)
  • Shayan Aarti : 10.30 PM to 11 PM (Night)
Distance from Hotel to Kashi Vishwanath Temple:- 2.8 KM

Sankat Mochan (Monkey Temple)

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple in Varanas, Uttar Pradesh, India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The temple was established by famous Hindu preacher and poet saint Sri Goswami Tulsidas in the early 1500’s and is situated on the banks of the Assi river. The deity was named “Sankat Mochan” meaning the “reliever from troubles”. In the temple, offerings to Lord Hanuman (called Prasad) are sold like the special sweet “Besan ke Ladoo”, which the devotees relish the idol is also decked with a pleasant marigold flower garland as well. This temple has the unique distinction of having Lord Hanuman facing his Lord, Ram, whom he worshipped with steadfast and selfless devotion.  It is believed that Tulsidas is believed to have written most of the verses of Ramacharitramanas in this temple. The temple still continues to be attended by thousands of Rama and Hanuman devotees who chant Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand (also provided in the form of a booklet in the temple for free).

Distance from Hotel to Sankat Mochan Temple:- 520 M

Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh ghat is famous for great event named Gange Aarti at each evening after sunset. Thousands of earthen lamps are immersed in the Gange water as a floating lamp which looks awesome and seems a great religious ritual of the Hindu devotees.
The Gange aarti is a religious event which is performed at the bank of the Gange River by a group of young priests who are draped in a saffron color dress having puja thali and a big brass aarti lamp. The Dashashwamedh ghat was reconstructed by the Bajirao Pesava I in the year 1740 AD. It was later reconstructed by the Queen of the Indore (the princess Ahilyabai Holkar) in the year 1774. It is also believed that the ten horse sacrifice was done by the Bhara Shiva Naga rulers in the second century. This ghat is famous for the Agni Pooja which is held here daily in the evening by a group of the priest who are dedicated to the Lord Shiva, River Ganges, Surya, Agni as well as the whole universe. Tourists can see the excellent and colorful river front view. A group of sadhus can be seen performing religious activities at this ghat.

Distance from Hotel to Dashashwmegh Ghat:- 3.5 KM

Durga Kund Temple

Durga Temple ( Durga Kund Mandir ) is one of the famous temples, which is dedicated to Goddesses Durga. The red coloured temple structure is attracting numerous tourists and plenty of pilgrims every day. The queen of Bengal built the temple in 18th century. The temple has a pond (kund) which is connected to the holy River Ganges. It is said that the deity inside the temple was not made by man but appeared itself. The king of Varanasi invited the princes from surrounding cities for his daughter to choose her groom. Later, he learnt that his daughter was in love with the prince of Varanasi and got them married. The princes who came for the event felt insulted and waged war against the king of Varanasi. The prince of Varanasi prayed to Durga to help the king of Varanasi in the war. It is said that the Goddess fought the war for the king and the temple was built to please Durga and to plead her to protect the land. It was built in 18th century in Nagara style. The temple is painted in dark red colour to represent the power of the Goddess.

Distance from Hotel to Banaras Hindu Universty :- 850 M

Tulsi Manas Temple

Tulsi Manas Mandir (Tulsi Temple) is one of the famous temples of the Varanasi and also known as the Tulsi Birla Manas Mandir. It is located at Durga Kund very close to the Durga Temple in the Varanasi city. It is made up of the white marble in the year 1964 and looks very attractive having beautiful garden. The temple is dedicated to the Lord Ram and constructed by the family of Banaras. The temple has beautiful images of the Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman. Other temples located near to the Tulsi Manas Mandir are Durga temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and New Vishwanath temple. It is considered that the temple is built at the same place where the famous and great Indian Epic Ramcharitamanasa written by the saint GoswamiTulsidas.

  • Opening Time of the Temple is: 5:30 am to 12:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
  • Aarti time is: 6:00 am in the morning and 4:00 pm in the evening.
Distance from Hotel to Tulsi Manas Mandir :- 700 M

Ramnagar Fort

The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganga River on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh. At present, the fort is not in a good shape. It has been the home of Kashi Naresh since the eighteenth century. The current king and the resident of the fort is Pelu Bhiru Singh, who is also known as the Maharaja of Varanasi even though this royal title has been abolished since 1971. The fort is at a scenic location on the eastern right bank of the Ganges River, opposite to the Varanasi Ghats. It is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Varanasi and 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the Banaras Hindu University by pontoon. The pontoon bridge, which provides access to the fort, has rickety planks. During the monsoon season, the fort is accessible across the river by ferry service only. Boat ride to the fort from Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi takes about an hour.

Distance from Hotel to Ram nagar fort :- 1.8 KM

Manikarnika Ghat

“Ashes Liberate!” According to Hindu tradition, people cremated at the Manikarnika Ghat after death will be freed from the chain of life and death. That explains the chaos, mystery, indifference, noise and everything surrounding this area which is said to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The name Manikarnika goes back to the story where Shiva dropped his earrings at the well here during his transcendental dance and it came to know as Manikarnika Kund. The cremations take place without break and fills the air with the smell of burning flesh which is surprisingly not repulsive. Foreigners from all around the globe watch the activities here with much intrigue and the locals take it with compassion though not without a fragment of disdain. The apparent indifferent face of death is reinforced with the underlying philosophy of material transition and is something that has to be experienced.
Distance from Hotel to Tulsi Manas Mandir :- 3 KM

Buddhist Temple Sarnath

Located 13 km North East of Varanasi, Sarnath is among the famous Buddhist pilgrimages in India. It is a popular place to visit around Varanasi for those seeking peace and solitude after jostling their way through the frazzled ghats and streets of Kashi. After achieving enlightenment at Bodhgaya, the Buddha came to Sarnath seeking his former companions and thus gave his first sermon here. Popular sightseeing places in Sarnath include the Dhamekh Stupa & Monastery Ruins, the Archaeological Museum, the Chaukhandi Stupa, the Ashoka Pillar, the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, and the Chinese & Thai Temple and Monastery. Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east in Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.

Distance from Hotel to Sarnath :- 11.8 KM
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