Varanasi is one of the most interesting tourist destinations that you will come across in India. There are plenty of places to explore here. From ancient temples to ghats, Varanasi is a city that has a story of its own, since the beginning of time.

If you are planning for a trip to this city, then first book a hotel Varanasi and then head out to explore all that this city has to offer. There are naturally a lot of things to see and experience in Varanasi. Here is a list of some of the most important and must visit places in Varanasi, so that you do not miss out on them during your trip:

1. The first and the most important place that you are bound to visit when in Varanasi is the DashashwamedhaGhat. This is the most important ghat of Varanasi and is frequented by locals and tourists alike, particularly in the evening. The evening prayers or the sandhyaarti is held here every day from 6 in the evening. If visiting Varanasi during the tourist season, then do take your seats at the ghat by 5 or you will find it very difficult to find seats in order to watch the arti. You can also hire a boat and take a ride in the river. At around 6 ask the boat to be tethered at the ghat so that you can watch the arti from the river itself.
2. Sarnath is located very close to Varanasi. It is just about an hour or so away from the city. Book an auto or car from any one of the five star hotels in Varanasi and travel to Sarnath to visit the deer park and the museum there. The deer park is very well known since it is believed that Buddha preached his first sermons here after attaining enlightenment. There is a museum here too which has the remains of the Ashoka chakra and the four lines, which is India’s national emblem today.
3. On the opposite side of the river, visible from the TulsiGhat is the Ramnagar Fort. This is the residence of the raja of Varanasi and the Ramlila is held here during the months of September or October. A part of the fort remains open to tourists throughout the year, who can visit and take a look at some of the ancient artefacts of the royal household of this city.
4. The Manikarnika Ghat is a must visit place in Varanasi. This ghat has a cremation ground where it is said that the fire of the pyre never goes out. In fact, it is believed by Hindus that if one is cremated at the ManikarnikaGhat and his or her ashes scattered in the Ganga, they will achieve freedom from the cycle of life and death.
5. And last but not the least do visit Kachorigali of Varanasi, to try out some of the lip smacking snacks that this city has to offer.

Varanasi is full of surprises and no number of days will be enough here. Just make sure that you do visit these places when in the city.