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瓦拉纳西印地语:वाराणसी Vārāṇasī),曾被称为 贝纳拉斯巴纳拉斯 以及 迦尸,是位于 印度 北方邦 恒河岸边的一座城市。作为 印度教耆那教 最神圣的城市,并在 佛教 历史上具有重要地位,瓦拉纳西是印度最重要的朝圣目的地。截至2011年,该市人口为120万。

了解

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一位印度教祭司在恒河中向太阳致敬
马克·吐温

贝纳拉斯比历史、比传统、甚至比传说还要古老,看起来比它们加起来还要老两倍。

瓦拉纳西(发音:vah-rah-nnuh-see)是世界上最古老的持续有人居住的城市之一,定居历史可追溯到公元前11世纪。许多印度教徒相信,在瓦拉纳西去世能带来救赎(分别称为 mokshamuktinirvāṇa),因此当他们意识到自己临近死亡时,就会前往这座城市。对一些人来说,亲眼目睹尸体焚烧和污水流入恒河的文化冲击可能有些让人难以承受。然而,在古老的寺庙背景下,朝圣者在黎明时分于恒河中进行祈祷的景象,可能是世界上最令人印象深刻的景象之一。

气候

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夏季月份这座城市可能会异常炎热,所以如果可能的话,请将您的行程安排在10月至3月之间,并携带保暖衣物,以备寒冷的日子和夜晚穿着。

旅游信息

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抵达

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瓦拉纳西地图

瓦拉纳西通过飞机、火车和巴士交通便利。瓦拉纳西大部分位于恒河西岸。主 马拉维亚桥 马拉维亚桥 on Wikipedia 位于北部, 拉姆讷格尔桥 位于南部,连接着城市与印度的东部地区。

乘飞机

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乘火车

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另见:印度火车旅行

每天有多班火车前往包括 德里(13小时)、阿格拉(13小时)、勒克瑙(7小时)、孟买(25-27小时)、加尔各答(12-14小时)和 锡里古里(14-16小时)在内的城市。

瓦拉纳西有三个主要火车站

  • 瓦拉纳西交汇站 (车站代码:BSB). 从火车站到恒河滨水区的行程乘坐嘟嘟车/三轮摩托车费用为100卢比。也称为“Cantt” / Varanasi Cantt 站,因为它靠近兵营。 Varanasi Junction railway station (Q3544938) on Wikidata Varanasi Junction railway station on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 巴纳拉斯 (车站代码:BSBS). 从火车站到恒河滨水区的行程乘坐嘟嘟车/三轮摩托车费用为100卢比。 Banaras railway station (Q6748220) on Wikidata Banaras railway station on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站 (穆格尔萨拉伊交汇站,车站代码:DDU). 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站位于城市东约20公里处。从火车站到恒河滨水区的行程乘坐出租车费用为1,000卢比,乘坐嘟嘟车/三轮摩托车为350卢比。 Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction railway station (Q6932166) on Wikidata Mughalsarai Junction railway station on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

以下是从其他城市前往瓦拉纳西的列车列表

火车号 火车名称 可乘车地点 可下车地点
22436 Vande Bharat Express New Delhi 瓦拉纳西交汇站
12424 Rajdhani Express New Delhi 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站
12436 Rajdhani Express 新德里勒克瑙 瓦拉纳西交汇站
12560 Shivganga Express New Delhi 瓦拉纳西交汇站
12165 Lokmanya Tilak (T) - Varanasi Express Lokmanya Tilak Terminus(孟买 瓦拉纳西交汇站
12336 Lokmanya Tilak (T) - Bhagalpur Express Lokmanya Tilak Terminus(孟买 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站
12333 Vibhuti Express 豪拉 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站,瓦拉纳西交汇站
12307 Howrah-Jodhpur Express 豪拉 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站
12669 Ganga Kaveri Express 金奈中央站 瓦拉纳西交汇站
12295 Sangamitra Express KSR 班加罗尔市,金奈中央站 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站
17091 Secunderabad-Patna Express Secunderabad Junction(海得拉巴 潘迪特·丁·达亚尔·乌帕迪耶亚交汇站,瓦拉纳西交汇站
14854 Marudhar Express 斋浦尔阿格拉堡 瓦拉纳西交汇站
14864 Marudhar Express 斋浦尔阿格拉堡 瓦拉纳西交汇站

乘巴士

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晨祷
  • 巴士站 (位于瓦拉纳西交汇站  NR 的东侧)。 从巴士站到恒河滨水区的嘟嘟车/三轮摩托车费用为150卢比。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

从尼泊尔抵达

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尼泊尔主要城市有巴士前往边境城市苏瑙利。从苏瑙利巴士站,乘坐三轮车(200卢比)到边境口岸,在尼泊尔一侧盖章后步行过境。步行100米穿过无人区后,您会在路左侧找到印度移民局。通过印度移民局后,步行300米,在右侧找到巴士站。从那里,乘坐政府巴士前往戈勒克布尔,而不是私人巴士,后者舒适度较差且会频繁停靠。边境和戈勒克布尔之间的巴士行程需要4小时,费用为60卢比。从戈勒克布尔到瓦拉纳西,您可以选择从戈勒克布尔交汇站乘坐火车(每天5-7班,行程5.5-7小时,费用200-800卢比)或乘坐巴士(每小时一班,行程至少8小时,费用130卢比)。Budhha Air 也为前往瓦拉纳西的信徒提供了一些套餐。

最便宜的选择可能是从加德满都的猴庙乘坐巴士前往Birganj/Raxaul,费用约为700卢比,然后从Raxaul乘坐火车前往瓦拉纳西——但您可能会因为故障而无法在晚上10点前抵达边境,而且Raxaul-瓦拉纳西的火车班次并不频繁。

从附近城市抵达

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有邦政府运营的巴士从 勒克瑙(8小时,160卢比)、戈勒克布尔(8小时或更长,130卢比)、卡朱拉霍(12小时,250卢比)、坎普尔(9小时 - 195卢比)、法伊扎巴德(7小时,105卢比)、菩提伽耶(7小时,600卢比)和 普拉亚格拉杰(3小时 - 空调76卢比,无空调60卢比)出发。

四处逛逛

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瓦拉纳西的交通

许多街道太窄,无法通过自行车三轮车、嘟嘟车和汽车通行,因此您可能需要步行一小段路才能到达目的地。

步行

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步行是游览河滨和渡船的唯一方式——但要做好炎热、出汗和迷路的准备——当地人通常很乐意为您指路。渡船的名称和指向餐馆和酒店的标志通常用罗马字母写在墙上。为了更好地定位,可以走进任何一家书店,购买一本小册子/地图,其中将包含所有渡船的列表和描述。

乘三轮车

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瓦拉纳西混乱的街道有时步行难以应对。因此,乘坐自行车三轮车或嘟嘟车/三轮摩托车出行通常很方便。几公里的短途行程应在50卢比以内,而市内较长的行程,例如在渡船和火车站之间,费用为100卢比。更远的行程,例如前往 萨尔纳特(10公里),往返费用为500卢比(包含一到两小时的等待时间),或单程嘟嘟车/三轮摩托车费用为300卢比。

瓦拉纳西交汇站  NR 有一个预付费嘟嘟车/三轮摩托车停靠点。

乘汽车或出租车

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虽然有出租车和租用汽车,但您可以租用它们来接送机场/火车站/巴士站,以及主要的城市旅游,特别是BHU、萨尔纳特和拉姆讷格尔的旅游。您可以通过汽车从其他城市前往瓦拉纳西,因为它与国家主要城市有良好的连接。

  • Big Cab Varanasi. Big Cab Varanasi在瓦拉纳西也有服务。

骑自行车

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自行车租赁服务由许多供应商提供。请咨询您的酒店。

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瓦拉纳西拉杰加特

瓦拉纳西不是一个拥有独特旅游景点的城市;这里的体验在于观察河流上生与死的景象,以及穿梭于老城区的巷弄。

  • 詹塔·曼塔(Jantar Mantar) (Man Mandir Observatory), Man Singh Ghat 的露台. Jantar Mantar 字面意思是仪器和公式的组合(jantar = 仪器,mantar = 公式)。它是一个天文台,由一系列独特形式的砖石建筑组成,每座建筑都有专门的天文测量功能。Amber 国王 Jai Singh 在印度北部和西部建造了 5 座这样的天文台。除了瓦拉纳西,其他 4 个地方是 斋浦尔德里乌节马图拉(马图拉的一座已不复存在)。瓦拉纳西的 Jantar Mantar 与德里和斋浦尔的相比小得多。该天文台拥有6种5种类型的仪器(有两个Samrat Yantra或日晷)。除了天文台,Man Mahal 还设有一个虚拟体验博物馆,展示一系列声光表演。表演包括关于恒河神话及其流向的表演。这里有描绘瓦拉纳西生活的模型,包括一个香烟摊的模型。还有一个互动音乐画廊。 Man Singh Observatory (Q21069423) on Wikidata Jantar Mantar, Varanasi on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions(10月2024日更新,门票200卢比)
  • 拉姆讷格尔堡 (拉姆讷格尔宫) (在河的东岸). 这座国王的城堡建于1750年,为莫卧儿风格,现已成为一座博物馆,收藏有古代武器和其他文物。它由红砂岩建造,融合了莫卧儿和拉其普特建筑风格。它拥有宏伟的庭院、精美的雕刻和美丽的花园。宫殿内有一个服装博物馆,以展示皇家服装和纺织品收藏而闻名,包括传统的瓦拉纳西纱丽、武器以及许多其他古董。 Ramnagar Fort (Q4492020) on Wikidata Ramnagar Fort on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 拉杰加特(Rajghat) ((位于马拉维亚桥以北,靠近拉杰加特)). 上午9点 - 下午5点. 这个考古遗址是20世纪40年代在扩建卡什火车站时偶然发现的。经过几次挖掘,出土了一座可追溯到公元前2世纪的建筑。考古证据表明,该地区自公元前8世纪起就一直有人居住。如今,它由几处分散的砖结构组成,高度仅为3英尺(0.91米)。 200卢比(拉尔·汗墓和拉杰加特门票相同)。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 兰妮·拉克什米拜·詹马斯塔利(Rani Laxmibai Janmasthali). 兰妮·拉克什米拜的出生地。它已被改建为一个小型画廊。一尊拉克什米拜骑着奔驰马的雕像欢迎游客来到画廊。雕像后面和两侧的墙壁已被改建为画廊,配有图片和文字说明。它们描绘了兰妮·拉克什米拜的一生。大部分文字是印地语。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

渡船和恒河

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漂流而去

虽然火葬场用于火葬是众所周知的,但它们也用于为那些*不需要*火来净化灵魂的人举行最后的仪式,包括幼儿和孕妇。相反,他们的身体会被包裹在布中,用石头压住,然后放入恒河。然而,绳索失效导致*腐烂的尸体*冲上河对岸的东岸相当常见。如果胆小,请避开。

Harishchandra Ghat (火葬场)
Ratneshwar Temple, Manikarnika Ghat

恒河对印度教徒来说是世界上最神圣的河流,您会看到全天都有传统的仪式和沐浴活动。在东岸,恒河两旁是300米宽的沙带,沙带之外是绿化带,这是一个受保护的区域,专门用于繁殖乌龟。恒河西岸呈新月形,由84个渡船(或通往河流的阶梯)组成,绵延6.8公里。这些渡船是由希望在恒河边去世的印度教国王建造的,他们沿着河边建造了高大的宫殿,其中大部分现在已成为酒店,以度过他们最后的日子。您可以沿着河边散步,看到所有的渡船,但观看渡船的最佳方式是包船从河上观看。

印度教徒认为在瓦拉纳西去世是吉祥的,因此一些渡船被称为火葬场,每天有200多具尸体在此公开火化,然后骨灰被送入恒河。

一些最受欢迎的渡船,从北向南

  • Panchganga Ghat. 五河交汇处。 Ganga Mahal Ghat (Q25238213) on Wikidata Ganga Mahal Ghat on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 马尼卡尔尼卡码头. 主要的火葬码头;必去之地,但请保持安静,避免拍照(这里骗局很多;请参阅“安全须知”部分)。码头上有 74 米(243 英尺)高的 Ratneshwar 神庙,倾斜了 9°,比意大利比萨斜塔的倾斜度还大。其圣殿大部分时间都在水下,除非在夏季。 Manikarnika Ghat (Q3630417) on Wikidata Manikarnika Ghat on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 达萨斯瓦梅朵码头. “主要码头”,是大型晚间aarti(印度教仪式)的举行地点。仪式在日落后立即开始,持续约 45 分钟。 Dashashwamedh Ghat (Q3630402) on Wikidata Dashashwamedh Ghat on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 拉纳码头. 码头位于恒河岸边,方便人们进行宗教仪式。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 克达尔码头. 色彩鲜艳,有沐浴者,非常上镜。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 那拉达码头. 据说在此码头与配偶沐浴会引起争执。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 哈里什钱德拉码头. 国王哈里什钱德拉为他儿子举行最后仪式的火葬场。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 哈努曼码头. 曾被称为 Ramesvaram Ghat,位于瓦拉纳西的 Juna Akhara 圣地。人们相信该码头是由罗摩神建造的,因此供奉给他的忠实弟子哈努曼神。
  • 希瓦拉码头. 该码头由 Balwant Singh 国王建造,在中世纪发挥了重要作用。它属于瓦拉纳西西部,正如其名所示,与湿婆神有关。 Shivala Ghat (Q55082186) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 图尔西码头. 大型净水厂所在地。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 阿西码头. 旅游者、长期学生和研究人员的热门居住地,附近有许多酒店、餐馆和网吧。早上的aarti(称为Subah e Banars)在阿西码头举行。 Assi Ghat (Q4808835) on Wikidata Assi Ghat on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

宗教建筑

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拉尔汗墓

清真寺和陵墓

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  • 拉尔汗墓 (位于马尔维亚大桥以北,靠近拉杰加特). 上午 9 点 - 下午 5 点. 拉尔汗是瓦拉纳西(当时称为 Banaras)国王 Balwant Sing(统治时期:1740-1770 年)的部长兼指挥官。他的遗愿是葬在一个能监视皇宫大门的地方。国王遵守了他的遗愿,在瓦拉纳西北部边缘为他建造了一座宏伟的陵墓。陵墓位于莫卧儿花园的中心,四角各有一个chhatri(塔亭),其中三个至今尚存。陵墓建在一个抬高的方形基座上,基座上还有几座坟墓。以便他能监视皇宫的大门。陵墓顶部有一个单圆顶,四角有chhatris。每侧有三个拱门,中央的拱门比两侧的稍高。陵墓的亮点是装饰性的多色瓷砖。可惜,颜色已经褪色,使得陵墓失去了优雅的外观。 200 卢比(拉尔汗墓和拉杰加特门票相同). Tomb of Lal Khan (Q66662448) on Wikidata Tomb of Lal Khan on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 阿拉姆吉尔清真寺. 俯瞰 Panchganga Ghat,是俯瞰该地区景色的绝佳地点。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 吉安瓦皮清真寺. 一座由莫卧儿皇帝奥朗则布统治时期建造的、颇具争议的清真寺。印度教徒相信吉安瓦皮清真寺是加西·维什瓦纳特寺的原址。禁止拍照。 Gyanvapi Mosque (Q3154) on Wikidata Gyanvapi Mosque on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

寺庙

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加西·维什瓦纳特寺
BHU 新维什瓦纳特寺
  • 圣母印度庙. 瓦拉纳西的圣母印度庙是唯一供奉印度母亲的寺庙。它位于马哈特玛·甘地卡西 Vidyapeeth 校区。圣母印度庙由 Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt 建造,并于 1936 年由圣雄甘地揭幕。印度母亲的雕像由大理石雕刻而成,是统一印度的一个模型,描绘了山脉、平原和海洋。圣母印度庙最特别之处在于,它不是供奉传统的男神女神,而是供奉着一张用大理石雕刻的印度地形图。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 杜尔迦神庙. 杜尔迦神庙建于 18 世纪,是为了向杜尔迦女神致敬而建。它也是瓦拉纳西著名的寺庙之一。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 高丽玛塔神庙. 这座寺庙供奉的神祇被认为是卡什·维什瓦纳特神的姐妹。离开卡什之前来这里参拜是当地的习俗。你可以在这里购买海螺壳,献给神祇,并说捐赠贝壳的功德归于她,而你则保留参拜圣地和在恒河沐浴的功德。据信,只有完成这个仪式,才能使卡什之旅获得圆满。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 卡尔·拜拉夫神庙. 这里供奉着卡尔·拜拉夫——湿婆神的可怕化身,象征着死亡。根据习俗,你需要购买黑绳(2009 年 9 月约 15 卢比 50 根),在圣坛中供奉,然后戴在手臂、手腕或脖子上,以防止邪恶力量。 OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 尼泊尔印度教寺庙 (卡瓦拉神庙) (拉利塔码头附近). 这座小型的金色寺庙由尼泊尔19世纪流亡国王拉纳·巴哈杜尔·沙阿(Rana Bahadur Shah)建造。它采用了典型的尼泊尔佛塔建筑风格。 尼泊尔曼迪尔 (Q24912881) 在 Wikidata 上 尼泊尔曼迪尔 在 Wikipedia 上 OSM 路线 Apple Maps 路线 (beta) Google Maps 路线
  • 迦尸毗湿奴神庙 (金庙). 这座城市最著名的寺庙,供奉湿婆神。它是印度教湿婆派的12个 Jyotirlingas 之一。该寺庙曾多次被莫卧儿侵略者摧毁,后被继任的印度教国王重建。寺庙有四个入口。主入口称为“Ganga Dwar”,可从 Manikarnika Ghat 进入。一条宽阔的走廊通往主寺庙。安保非常严格,进入主寺庙有困难,有时甚至完全禁止外国人进入。包、手机或笔不允许带入主寺庙,但可以带入走廊。您需要在走廊区域的“手机储物柜”存放。如果您从其他三个入口进入寺庙,则必须在附近的商店寄存违禁品。 迦尸毗湿奴神庙 (Q3675) 在 Wikidata 上 迦尸毗湿奴神庙 在 Wikipedia 上 OSM 路线 Apple Maps 路线 (beta) Google Maps 路线
  • 图尔西·马纳斯神庙. 这座宏伟的寺庙供奉罗摩神,位于非常受欢迎的杜尔加神庙附近。图尔西·马纳斯神庙建于1964年,是一座白色大理石建筑。 OSM 路线 Apple Maps 路线 (beta) Google Maps 路线
  • Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (Sankatmochan Mandir), 27, Durgakund Rd, Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, +91 99354 67417. Sankat Mochan Temple 供奉哈努曼神。这座寺庙也称为猴子寺庙,因为寺庙内有很多猴子。它是哈努曼神的圣庙之一,也是印度教徒举行许多宗教和文化节日的场所。它位于瓦拉纳西南部,在杜尔加神庙和 BHU 新毗湿奴神庙的路上。Sankat Mochan 的意思是“解脱所有烦恼”(Sankat 意为问题,Mochan 意为解脱者)。Sankat Mochan Temple 由教育家和自由斗士 Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya(BHU 的创始人)于 1900 年代初期建造。每年都会通过组织从杜尔加神庙(Durga Kund)到 Sankat Mochan Temple 的特别 Shobha Yatra(游行)来庆祝 Hanuman Jayanti(哈努曼神的生日)。 杜尔加神庙,瓦拉纳西 (Q19891383) 在 Wikidata 上 sankatmochan Mandir, Varanasi 在 Wikipedia 上 OSM 路线 Apple Maps 路线 (beta) Google Maps 路线

活动

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男人们在恒河的船只间祈祷
瓦拉纳西的小巷
恒河边的瓦拉纳西街景
  • 在恒河沐浴 - 每天有超过60,000人来到码头在圣洁的恒河水中沐浴,尤其是在日出时分。这是一个壮观的景象。然而,由于市政污水管道将未经处理的污水排入河流,以及河中漂浮的尸体,存在感染多种疾病(如肝炎)和细菌(如大肠杆菌)的风险。报告显示,恒河水的粪便大肠杆菌最多数为每100毫升88,000个,而理想的粪便大肠杆菌最数则为每100毫升500个。
  • 步行之旅 由许多公司运营,步行之旅是游览一些较难找到的景点(如鲜花市场和阿育吠陀草药市场)的好方法。
  • 乘船游览 - 非常受欢迎,尤其是在日出和日落时分。船可以是划艇或机动船。最受欢迎的日落游览是 Dasaśvamedha 码头或沿河许多码头之一出发,前往 Manikarnika 码头观看火葬,然后日落后不久前往 Dasaśvamedha 观看晚上的 aarti 仪式。日出也是游船的奇妙时光,届时码头挤满了沐浴并开始一天活动的印度教徒——这是印度最著名的景象之一。您可以就船程价格进行讨价还价,大约为每人每小时50卢比。在乘船游览时,其他船只(通常由儿童驾驶)会漂到您的船边,出售装有鲜花和蜡烛的碗,用于献给河流(10卢比),或马萨拉茶(10卢比),或各种价格过高的饰品。建议避免向河流“献上”不可生物降解的物体,以进一步污染河流。在 Nishadraj Ghat,距离 Assi Ghat 步行几分钟即可到达,您可以找到一位名叫 Bhomi 的船夫,他是一位著名的当地歌手,以其令人难以置信的嗓音和迷人的歌曲而闻名;在乘船游览时,他会演唱从当地民歌到现代电影歌曲和古老 devotional 歌曲的任何内容,并且经常根据自己的歌曲即兴创作歌词,与您以及聚集在码头上的各种人交流。
  • 探索小巷 - Dasaśvamedha、Man Mandir、Tripura Bhairavi 和 Meer Ghat 后面的历史性街道和巷道网络不容错过。在 Dasaśvamedha 码头后面的主巷道(楼梯顶部的左侧入口),有许多街边小店出售茶和 Lassi,还有丝绸商人、西式咖啡馆、一家小型香水店、一家传统乐器店和一些手工艺品摊位。但遗憾的是,除了 Gangtok 和 Shimla 之外,印度城市都拒绝禁止自行车,无论巷道有多窄,瓦拉纳西也不例外。因此,有机会品味古老印度城市的独特氛围,却被不得不避开自行车和听到持续不断的喇叭声所破坏。尽管如此,尽管有这个缺点,巷道仍然是任何到瓦拉纳西旅行的游客必去之地。

节日

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  • Chhath Pooja(11月)- 献给太阳神 Dala aka Surya 的为期四天的节日。仪式包括圣浴、斋戒和禁水(Vratta)、长时间站立在水中,以及向落日和升起的太阳献上 prashad(祈祷供品)和 aragh(水)。
  • Deepavali,或 Diwali(10月-11月)- 为期五天的灯节。特别的装饰、寺庙的仪式以及码头的 aarti 仪式都非常壮观。Diwali 之后有一天称为 Dev Diwali。这一天,所有的码头都会在码头台阶上点亮油灯,这是一个非常宜人的景象。如果您没有当地人陪同,请乘船游览。在那天避免走过码头。
  • Maha Shivaratri(2月)- 一个庆祝湿婆神的印度教节日,根据印度教神话,湿婆神居住在瓦拉纳西。这一天,瓦拉纳西的街道上挤满了朝圣者,全天都有献给湿婆神的游行。进入寺庙需要排长队,寺庙会非常拥挤。Shivaratri 之日也是 Dhrupad Mela 的最后一天,这是一个为期约 72 小时的“印度斯坦”(一种 印度古典音乐)音乐节。

学习

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瑜伽课程

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瑜伽课程在瓦拉纳西游客中非常受欢迎。

阿育吠陀治疗课程

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阿育吠陀治疗在瓦拉纳西很普遍,您可以参加课程学习相关技术。

  • Punarnava Health, Raman Nivas Campus, Mahmoorganj (Radio Station 对面), +91 9453109313 (请找 Dr.Pramod Kumar), . 课程和治疗包括阿育吠陀饮食习惯、日常作息、按摩、Shirodhara、蒸汽浴、水蛭疗法和 Panchkarma。

语言课程

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购物

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瓦拉纳西以其精美的丝绸闻名——到处都有售,但要货比三家并讨价还价

市场

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  • Gowdalia Chowk, Gowdalia. 瓦拉纳西最繁忙的购物区之一。这里有丝绸和 zari 纱丽、salwar 套装、服装、包和手工艺品。 OSM 路线 Apple Maps 路线 (beta) Google Maps 路线
  • Shri Khatu Ji wholesale Bazar (Khatu ji), Near Hotel Costa Rivera, Maldahiya Varanasi (Nearest To Cantt Railway Station), +91 8299247566, . 上午10点至晚上9点. Banarasi 丝绸纱丽批发价。 OSM 路线

书籍

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服装和手工艺品

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  • Dirty Laundry (位于沿着码头长度方向的主路上。如果您从小型火葬码头出来,向右走约1公里。如果从主码头走到路上,向左走约1公里。寻找大大的紫色招牌。). 一家旅行者的二手店,Dirty Laundry 出售二手服装、电子产品、书籍和其他旅行必需品。他们会以旧换新。
  • Loan Arts & Crafts, S-20/52a, Nepali Kothi (Hotel Surya 和 Varanasi Arts Emporium 旁边), +91 9336062161, . 12. 丝绸地毯、手工打结的东方波斯地毯、丝绸制品、丝绸披肩、手工刺绣和缝制的羊绒毛、纸质玛奇等各种手工艺品。
  • Mehrotra Factory, K 4-8A, Lal Ghat, Raj Mandir (Brahma Ghat 附近,留意多个黄色标志), +91 542 2435892.
  • Pratha, Shop No.38, Kashi Anathalaya Building, Maldahiya (主 Anathalaya Building 旁), +91 9451089499. 中午至晚上8点. 一个位于角落的小店,展示手工印花棉质 kurties、套装和配饰。这家店不向导游支付佣金。
  • Sri Guru Perfumers, D, 32/15, Munshi Ghat, Bengali Tola Lane (Spicie Bites 前;在通往 Dashashwamedh Ghat 的路上进入 Bengali Tola Lane;在印度巴罗达银行 ATM 处转弯;在 Sri Guru Perfumers 前的拐角处还有另一家香水店,请注意). 非常好的香水和天然精油选择,有些是店主 Shankar Roy 的家人制作的。自制熏香很棒。
  • The Bed Silk and Pasmina, Nagwa Road, Assi Ghat (从码头来时,在主街的右拐角), +91 99182 80738. 上午9点 - 晚上8点. 一家小店,出售各种手工和机制丝绸制品和羊绒披肩。
  • Wow India, B 1/153, Assi Ghat Road, Ganga Math, Assi Ghat (大拐角店,跟着游客走). 收集了来自全国各地的各种手工艺品,还有不错的草药茶、熏香等等。价格适中且固定。

餐饮

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土豆和普里,印度炸面包

Banarasi Khana,或当地特色菜,以其风味而闻名。这里的许多菜肴都用阿魏、姜、月桂叶、丁香、豆蔻、肉桂和/或干葫芦巴叶调味。

Benares Dum Aloo 与印度其他地方烹制的 dum aloo 不同,因为土豆是用包含红糖、茴香和辣椒酱的酱汁填满并烹制的。

瓦拉纳西也以街头小吃和 chaat 小贩闻名。Aloo chaat 非常普遍。

Varanasi Paan 在印度各地都很有名。Paan 是用槟榔叶包裹的各种风味。有两种版本:一种含烟草,一种只含甜味。确切的配料取决于您提供的金额,可能从10卢比到300卢比不等。要吃甜味版本,请一次将整片叶子塞进嘴里,咀嚼直到吞咽!

Lassi 来自 Lanka 的 Ravidas Gate 的 Pahalwan Lassi。一家历史悠久的商店,提供 Lassi、Malaiyyo 和 Rabri 等美味佳肴。

Rabri Malai Balai 是瓦拉纳西的一种受欢迎的甜点,包括牛奶、糖、杏仁和开心果。您可以在街边小店或甜品店找到它。

这里有许多食品店,质量差异很大。靠近码头的餐馆更多地迎合外国游客,成功率不一。

当地美食

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  • Kashi Chat Center: (Godowlia Crossing 附近) 提供各种异国风味的 chaat。可以尝试 Aloo Tikia Chat。
  • Lotus lounge: (mansarovar ghat) 穿过小巷,美味佳肴是所有游客必尝的。
  • Madhur Jalpan: 购买 laddoos 和其他著名甜点的最佳地点是“Madhur Jalpan”,这家店曾接待过两位印度总理!Madhur Jalpan 位于 Baradev - 毗邻 Kainiya Chitra Mandir。同样,在一条小巷里,但这里的甜点简直是人间美味。
  • Shiv Lassi Bhandar: (RamNagar Fort 主门附近) 带有厚厚 Malai 和 Rabri 的 Lassi。绝佳的享受。

经济型

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  • A C Shahi Restaurant & Kesari Restaurant(位于 Godaulia 的 Dasashwamedh ghat 附近)和 Shahi Restaurant(位于 Rathyatra 交叉口附近)供应非常美味的素食北印度和南印度菜肴。
  • Cozy Corner Restaurant (CCR) CCR 的口号是“像家一样,健康卫生”。他们专营印度、南印度和中国菜,并提供美味的 dosas 和 chole bhature。这是一个舒适的休闲场所,服务一流。位于 Assi Ghat 街的下方。从码头走时,在 Dumrao Bagh(第一条街)左转,然后走约 50 米,经过 Open Hand。电话 +91 9369305877。
  • Diamond HotelJaika Restaurant(位于 Bhelupur 的 Vijaya Talkies Crossing 附近)供应非常美味的北印度菜肴。
  • Dosa Cafe, (位于码头后方的主巷道,主码头以北) 以合理的价格提供美味的南印度菜肴。
  • Leela Paying Guest House, (位于市中心,距离恒河 1.5 公里) +91-7080881639。一家非常不错的用餐地点,位于市中心,非常靠近恒河和金庙。食物很美味,但需要一点时间,但有了那美丽的景色,即使没有食物,您也会喜欢在那里多待一会儿。
  • Ganga View, D 22/16 Chaustti Ghat (Sita Guest House 楼顶). 瓦拉纳西众多旅馆楼顶餐厅之一,算不上特别令人难忘。提供印度、欧陆和西餐(不提供非素食)。像该地区大多数地方一样,楼顶被笼子围起来以防止猴子进入(或者说,防止人类进入?),这影响了景色。
  • Karki's Restaurant 如果您在 Assi Ghat,这里是一个绝佳的绿洲,楼顶餐厅提供廉价但品质极佳的尼泊尔和意大利美食等。强烈推荐尼泊尔 Thali 和新鲜罗勒香蒜意大利面(仅限周六和周日)。它位于通往 Assi Ghat 的主路上,在左边,寻找绿色屋顶,因为它在楼上,入口很小。向 Karki 和他喜欢逗弄客人的漂亮女儿问好。
  • Mona Lisa Cafe, (位于 Shiva Cafe 南侧对面)。另一家受欢迎的廉价餐厅,提供各种美食,特别是 20 卢比的 thali,还提供一些日式和韩式菜肴。
  • Nice cafe, Bengali Tola (Mona Lisa 附近,通往 Vishnu GH 的岔路口). 上午7点 - 深夜. 由妈妈和家人烹制的美味佳肴。家庭厨房。干净。友善且乐于助人的店主。价格非常合理,但节日期间,热巧克力会倒在所有人身上,每人固定收费 1000 卢比。尝尝蒜蓉/芝士烤饼和煎饼! 餐点 25-55 卢比.
  • Shiva Cafe and German Bakery, D 26/4 Narad Ghat, (Himalaya Lodge 附近)。位于平行于河流的小巷中,介于 Dashaswamedh Ghat 和 Assi Ghat 之间,这家店备受欢迎是理所当然的。食物需要时间,但那是因为它是新鲜准备的,当食物上来时,您会庆幸自己等了。由有上进心的尼泊尔人经营,提供正宗的意大利面、三明治等。健康食品。长住居民的最爱。
  • Spicy Bites, D. 32/16A Bangali Tola (位于 Bangali Tola,一条从 Dashashwamegh Ghat (主 Ghat) 出来的巷子), +91 9935516530, . Bangali Tola 沿线有许多餐馆,这家店非常适合早餐,他们有全套浓缩咖啡机并提供美味的食物。免费 WiFi。 含浓缩咖啡和饮品的早餐低于 150 卢比.
  • Suryoday, (在码头后的巷子里,从 Kedar ghat 向南走几分钟) 在 Kedar Ghat 旁边一个干净的小地方,菜单小巧但美味。
  • Yogik's Cafe (原 Open Hand Cafe), Dumraon Bagh Colony, Assi Ghat (从码头走,在 Hotel Haifa 前左转), +91 542 2369 751. 中午-晚上10点. 温馨宜人的内饰。提供冰沙和鲜榨果汁。套餐早餐、沙拉、面包卷、水果沙拉。Thali 和印度菜。仅提供速溶咖啡。严重人手不足——服务非常慢。免费 WIFI。

中档

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  • Brown Bread Bakery, near Meer Ghat, +91 9838888823. 一家由德国面包师在瓦拉纳西经营的不错面包店。要提防路对面一家印度人经营的面包店,它声称是慈善的,但只是假的。使用有机成分制作的面包和糕点。还有各种奶酪。餐厅菜单广泛,包括欧陆、意大利、德国和印度经典菜肴,拥有很棒的楼顶,并提供从早上7点到中午的自助早餐。品质相当不错,部分收益支持 Learn For Life 协会,该协会在瓦拉纳西的 Aurangabad 经营一所免费学校,面向弱势儿童。
  • Dolphin Restaurant (距离 Dashashwamedh Ghat 以北约两分钟步行路程). 食物和服务不错,但不是很好,真正吸引人的是楼顶俯瞰码头和河流的景色。还提供免费快速 WiFi。 全餐价格:200 - 600 卢比.
  • Filocafe, +91 9839066788. 下午2点-晚上10点. 一个用于学习、阅读、社交、交流、实验、思考的空间。Filocafé 配备免费 Wi-Fi 和供所有人使用的电源插座,提供超过 45 种茶、意大利浓缩咖啡(是的,来自那些意大利机器)及其创意品种、鲜榨果汁和一些小吃。
  • Flavours Cafe, Lanka, (axis bank 上方)。提供美味的咖啡和甜点。浓烈的过滤咖啡和轻微调味的拿铁咖啡,营造宁静的氛围,让您得以从城市喧嚣中稍作喘息。免费无线网络也是一个优点。
  • Madhur Milan Cafe, Dashashwamedh Road. 一家价格便宜、提供印度小吃和餐点的不错地方。这家咖啡馆主要以其油炸热 samos、dosa 和 kachori sabji 而闻名。
  • Megu Cafe, Kalika Gali (Meer Ghat 附近),提供由一位几年前定居瓦拉纳西的日本女士制作的美味素食日本料理。所有菜肴价格均低于 85 卢比。周日休息。[2011 年 12 月] 所有菜单价格均已上涨,预计素食主菜约需 100-130 卢比,非素食主菜约需 180-200 卢比。
  • Moti Mahal Delux 餐厅 - 位于 Sigra,IP Mall 三楼,市中心。+91 542–2220555。该市最好的印度和莫卧儿餐厅之一,提供独特的精致用餐体验。还提供市内任何地点的免费送餐服务。还供应正宗的中国菜和欧陆菜。
  • Zaika 餐厅 - 位于 Shivala,Hotel Broadway 对面。美味的印度/中国菜;可以尝尝甜玉米 pakoras。

中东美食

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由于来自以色列的游客众多,瓦拉纳西开设了几家中东餐馆,它们都提供非常相似的食物,主要迎合游客,每份 thali 收费略高于 100 卢比。

  • Haifa Cafe: Assi Ghat, (Haifa Hotel 内)。最受欢迎的是其地中海美食,如 thali(美味!),但也提供各种印度和欧陆菜肴,早餐时也很受欢迎。约旦兄弟已不在。现在只是一个普通酒店。没有了约旦人,食物也很糟糕。
  • Hayat mediterreian': Assi 附近 (新地址= dumraon bag colony park 后面),由约旦的中东人管理。可以尝尝 labanha(干酸奶),或 baba ghanSoush(茄子)配皮塔饼。羊奶酪有点太咸了。餐厅有帐篷般的休息区氛围,使其具有一种邪典般的地位。问“你好女王”看看笑容。品质非常好,宜人的开放式磁场。
  • Phulwari / Sami Cafe: Vishwanath Temple 交叉口附近,您坐在一个宗教上近乎废弃但建筑精美的 Mahadev 寺庙旁,品尝冰茶和 nanas。一些当地人仍然认为这是一个圣地,并且不太喜欢咖啡馆如此靠近。这座寺庙被盗用了,被一些赞助这家餐厅的恶棍控制。也许出于道德原因应避免。没有其他具有历史意义的印度寺庙在庭院里设有餐厅。

奢侈

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  • Hotel Clarks, The Mall, Varanasi 221002.
  • Radisson Hotel, The Mall Cantonment, Varanasi 221002.
  • Varuna, +91 542 250-300. 以及 Chowk,Taj Ganges Hotel,Nadesar Palace Grounds。- 分别提供印度和西方美食的两个餐厅。Taj 一如既往地出色。

饮品

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咖啡

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咖啡在瓦拉纳西不像在大城市和更具国际化都市那么普遍,通常只提供速溶咖啡,黑咖啡或白咖啡。即使在提供真正咖啡的咖啡馆,其味道也往往参差不齐。此处列出的所有咖啡馆至少都提供真正的咖啡。

  • Aum Cafe, B1/201 Assi Ghat (沿着河边 Pizza Town 旁边的台阶向上走。), +91 93353 61122. 周二-周日:上午7点-下午4:30. 一家水晶瑜伽类型的咖啡馆。咖啡还可以。健康美味的餐点。提供各种草药茶和鲜榨果汁。明亮的内部。小礼品店。开门早,方便吃早餐,但选择有限。
  • Brown Bread Bakery, 25/42 Ganga Mahal (在从 Dashashwamedh Ghat 出来的主要巷子里。), +91 9838888823. 简单的咖啡馆。提供极佳的糕点、面包和印度菜肴。咖啡。精选的有机奶酪。出售整条的杂粮面包。
  • El Cafe 80, Dumraon Bagh Colony, Assi Ghat (从码头走,第一个左转;咖啡馆在右边), +91 9871280230. 上午10点-晚上10点. 咖啡还可以。披萨、意大利面和印度菜肴很不错。提供西式和印度式早餐。舒适的氛围。提供地板坐垫和桌子座位。免费 Wi-Fi。
  • Imok (在从 Dashashwamedh Ghat 出来的主要巷子里。). 一家位于拐角的小咖啡馆。墙上挂有尊贵的达赖喇嘛和湿婆神的巨幅画作。可能是巷子里最好的咖啡。提供观赏街景的阳台。
  • Mona Lisa Cafe (在从 Dashashwamedh Ghat 出来的主要巷子里。). 明亮凉爽的内部。楼顶座位。友好的服务。咖啡和糕点一般。
  • The Mark Cafe, Dumraon Bagh Colony, Assi Ghat (从码头走,第一个左转;咖啡馆在右边), +91 93053 06392. 上午7:30-晚上8:30. 咖啡、披萨、意大利面。街头氛围。经验丰富的咖啡师 - 被誉为该地区最好的咖啡。食物还可以。价格合理。免费 Wi-Fi。该地区最早营业并供应早餐的咖啡馆之一。

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虽然全市都有茶馆,但有几家值得特别一提。

  • Engineer Chai Wala, Assi Road, Chauraha, Assi Ghat (从码头步行五分钟,在Haifa Hotel 正对面;在Assi Ghat的The Mark Cafe附近有较小的分店), +91 85729 73351. 上午8点-晚上9:30. 由一位拥有太阳能工程学位的先生经营,他对茶充满热情。出售十几种用陶杯盛放的茶。服务快速。浓郁美味的茶。提供各种 Lassi - 原味和风味。

酒精

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酒精在一些餐馆和酒店有售,例如 Radisson 和 Taj。老城区有几家酒类商店,但它们不提供座位。您可以购买任何您想要的东西,并带回您的酒店房间。

其他饮品

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Bhang is a potent, powdered form of marijuana often mixed into "special" lassis, simply called bhang lassi. The drink is especially popular on holidays as Varanasi is a major centre of Shiva worship as it is offered to the lord in form of Prashad. Caution should be taken as it can be quite intoxicating and the effects last hours; tourists have been known to be robbed after consuming bhang.

Thandai is a cool, milk-based drink made with pistachios, almonds and saffron, topped off with a large dollop of malai (cream). Bhang is often added to thicken the concoction, though it can be made without it. Many Thandai stores are located near the main Godowlia, and most also serve lassi.

住宿

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Guesthouse or "rest" house?
本指南使用以下价格范围表示标准*双人*房间的费用
经济型upto ₹3,000
中档₹3,000–6,000
奢侈over ₹6,000

The most interesting area to stay is around the ghats, which are the main attractions for foreigners and are close to the religious attractions. However, this area is extremely noisy and many accommodation choices here are subpar, so do some research before you book. An alternative to staying in Varanasi is to stay near the main railway station (Varanasi Junction). This area has some very nice places and is about 10 minutes away on a tuk-tuk. Another alternative is the much quieter Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, but it takes more than 75 minutes each way to reach Varanasi by tuk-tuk (₹200).

Some budget accommodations advertise free morning and evening boat rides along the river. However, the boat will take you up the river and then let the passengers know that for the return trip, there is a fee of ₹60 per person. Those who do not want to pay can get out of the boat and walk back.

Varanasi, particularly during summer, is prone to many hours of power outages a day. It is best to double check that your fan or air-con is run from a backup generator, or you may not have it for much of the day.

经济型

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Cheaper hotels and hostels can be found around the "Assi ghat" and train station areas, check hot water and wifi for yourself.

旅馆

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  • Ganges Nirvana Free Hostel (Ganges Nirvana Community & Homestay), Shashwat Shandilya House, Plot no. 175, Lane no.2, Shree Ram Nagar Colony (Near Manduadih Railway Station), +91 9999230102, +91 9235135611, +91 5422360331. The Ganges Nirvana Free Hostel a small hostel. It is very simple and work is underway to make it more homely. For example by painting the walls with graffiti. If you want to help out with any small thing, you are welcome to stay for free. You will stay with people from couchsurfing, workaway and other places, and the owner often arranges small free trips (just share the expenses for petrol) around and outside of the city. Great rooftop terrace in a noise-free area of Varanasi. Rooms range from free to ₹500 (double room) per day. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • International Travellers' Hostel (ITH Varanasi), C-32/4, Vidyapeeth Road (5-min walk from Varanasi Junction station, opposite Gate #2 of Vidyapeeth University), +91-542-2220058, . Check-in: noon, check-out: 11:00. A hostel run out of an ancestral family house. The owner lives in Germany and his staff manage the hostel. There are mixed and female dormitories available with 4-5 beds each. There is a cottage-style superior room with en-suite bathroom for the ones with a slightly higher budget, and a tent for the ones on extremely tight budget. Breakfast inclusive prices can be booked online. The rooms are cosy and silent with comfortable beds. The hostel also features a bistro that serves delicious vegetarian and vegan meals. Their menu also includes authentic Italian coffee. There are several pleasant common areas, including a garden and a first-floor terrace. It's a great place to be away from the chaos of Varanasi. Very good to socialise, and for celebrating Indian festivals, especially Holi. Amenities include fast Wi-Fi, TV, Bluetooth speakers, DVDs, books, card & board games, PC, lockers, washing machine, hair dryers, communal kitchen and purified drinking water. Free vegan toiletries' kit is provided with private rooms and vegan soap bar with other rooms. They also have dual power back-up (battery inverter and power generator), which can be very helpful during power outages in the scorching summers. Dorm beds: ₹499 / ₹599; Tent: ₹999; Private rooms: ₹1,599 / ₹2,249 / ₹2,599.
  • Ram Bhawan / Kautilya Society Residence (कौटिल्य संघ), D-20/21 Munshi Ghat (on the banks of the River Ganga), +91 542-2452179, +91 542-2455139, . This is the study centre of an NGO that supports responsible development through dialogue that also offers rooms for students and scholars. The residence is similar to an Indian home with simple comforts and colonial teak furniture. In accordance with Indian law, all guests must become members of the Society and pay membership dues of ₹300. These donations cover half board (₹200 per day for additional guests sharing the same room). In low season rates are approximately 20% lower. Long term guests can get discounts. Dorm bed: ₹400; Single: ₹1,000; Double: ₹1,700.
  • Stops Art Hostel, B 20/47, A-2, Vijayanagaram Colony, Bhelupur (1.1km east of Hanuman Ghat, near the water tower. In an alleyway behind the Dolphin Hotel), +91 9871360382. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. Bright, airy, super modern hostel. Location in an alleyway makes it quieter. In a large, 3-floor house. Affordable organised activities all day including walking tours (₹100+transport), boat trips, cooking classes (₹200), yoga/mediation classes, movie nights, etc...The hostel is run by a very professional young Indian couple with superb English and a very keen understanding of what a hostel should be with full recommendations for eating, drinking, tourism etc. It has air-con, 24 hour security and a very happy relaxed vibe, especially out on the shaded balconies on the upper floor, complete with benches and sofas, great for meeting others. Highly recommended. Tent on roof: ₹350; Dorm bed: ₹450-650; Double: ₹1900.
  • Zostel Varanasi, D-54/16-D, Jaddumandi, Aurangabad Luxa Road (near Mritunjai Mahadev Temple), +91 964 800 0010, . Check-out: 10AM. A friendly hostel 20 minutes walk to the main ghat. Very noisy location, but a great place to meet people. Dorm bed: ₹390; Double: ₹990.

旅馆

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  • Bhadrakali Guest House, Along the river, just off the main ghat (Just off the main ghat), +91 542 245 4104, . The guesthouse is a colourful, family-owned, music-oriented house with panoramic views of the city and of the River Ganga. A couple of the rooms in this cozy 7-room guesthouse also have balconies and river views. Highly recommended.
  • Ganga Fuji Home, D7/21, Sakarkand Gali (between Man Mandeer Ghat and Dasaswamedh Ghat), +91 542 239 7333. Some rooms have shared bathroom; more expensive rooms have air-con and TV. All rooms are clean, with clean sheets and towel. The rooftop restaurant offers evening concerts every night. Double: ₹840 (without air-con), ₹1,300 (with air-con).
  • Golden Lodge, D. 8/35, Kalika Gali, Godowlia (Near Manikarnika Ghat), +91 99355 12368, . Check-out: noon. Tucked away in the alleyways, friendly staff. Restaurant on site. Single w/shared bath: ₹350; Double w/shared bath: ₹400; double that for air-con, add ₹150 for attached bath. 20% discount in low season.
  • Hotel River View, K-20/133,134 Rajmandir Brahma Ghat (walk north from Dasaswamedh Ghat for about 15 minutes, and follow the numerous blue-and-white painted signs), +91 9455578071. US$10-25.
  • Kedar Guest House, B-1/148-A-2-KH, Lodging Street, Dumraon Colony (Just west of Ravidas Ghat, along the Assi River), +91 542 236 8853. Highly recommended. Amazing views. The owner is very knowledgeable and will give you maps and explain Varanasi. Single: ₹350 (shared bathroom outside), ₹850 (bathroom attached); double: ₹1250. Breakfast included..
  • Maa Vaishno Guest House (माँ वैशो गेस्ट हाउस), B5/188 Shivala Ghat (Shivala Ghat, just off Hanuman Ghat), +91 938 917 8569, . Check-in: 24 hr, check-out: noon. One of the cheapest decent guesthouses in the area. Family run guesthouse. 10 clean rooms, all with attached bathroom with running hot and cold shower and view of the Ganga. Roof top restaurant, sunrise & sun set from roof & room, Free Wi-Fi, laundry service. ₹200-250.
  • Marigold P. Guest House, D20/10-D Munshi Ghat, Dashashwmedh Ghat (off the main ghat), +91 955 981 1240, . Check-in: 13:00, check-out: noon. Rooftop view of the Ganges. Highly recommended. From ₹700.
  • Mishra Guest House, Ck 8/178 Garwasi tolla Gaumath (Near Manikarnika Ghat), +91 542 240 1143. The rooftop restaurant offers free evening concerts every night. Single: ₹200; Double (non-AC): ₹300-400; Double (with air-con): 600-950.
  • Monu Family Paying Guest House, D8/4 Kalika Gali (Near Golden Temple), +91 542 240 0908, . Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Music, cookery and language courses are available. Single: ₹500; Double: ₹900 (plus ₹500 for air-con).
  • Radiant YMCA Tourist Hostel (वायएमसीए हॉस्टल), Mahmoorganj Road, Sampoornanand Nagar Colony (3 km east of the main ghat), +91 542-2224951, +91 542 2223831. Opened in 1998. Restaurant with large menu. No dormitories, despite being called a hostel. From ₹765.
  • Sahi Riverview Guest House, B1/158 A2, Assi Ghat (on Assi Ghat, next to Harmony Book Shop). Check-out: 11:00. Very clean and quiet. Great river views. Free wifi. Recommended. ₹1,200-₹2,000 for a double room..
  • Shiva Kashi Guest House, D22/4 Chausatti Ghat (at Raja Ghat), +91 923 551 2294. Check-out: noon. Very clean, well-decorated, quiet guest house. Pleasant and helpful staff. Rooms have windows, are light and airy. Some have balconies. Highly recommended. ₹500-2,000.
  • Sita Guest House, Chausatti Ghat (on the banks of the Ganges, next to the main ghat), +91 542 2450061, +91 542 3251088, . Rooms are reasonably clean, somewhat small and most have a view over the river. Supposedly hot water in every room, the hotel also has a generator for the many power cuts in Varanasi but this often doesn't cover the air-con. Rooftop restaurant. Double (with air-con): ₹1,500-3,000.
  • Tiwari Guest Lodge, B-1/243-A, Assi Ghat (Assi Crossing, across the street from Hotel Haifa), +91 2315129. Check-out: negotiable. Run by a Brahmin and has a small temple on the site. Very relaxed and well maintained by local standards but do not expect staff to be present all the time. For check-in, the owner can usually be found sitting in the aryuvedic massage cubicle late afternoons. Bring your sheets and towel. Door is locked from midnight to 06:00. Double: ₹500.
  • Vishnu Rest House, Pandey Ghat, +91 993 643 8706. A hotel spanned over a 200-year-old Vishnu temple. A very clean and friendly guest house over looking the river, some rooms with views. You will often find classical music programs and puja held during morning and evening time. The rooms are with power backup and hot water.

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奢侈

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  • A Palace on the River, Rashmi Guest House, D, 16/28-A (on Dasaswamedh Ghat), +91 542 240 2778. Great views and location. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • Brijrama Palace, Darbhanga Ghat, +91 70840 07007. A luxury boutique hotel. One of the oldest buildings on the ghats. Views over the Ganga. Beautiful heritage-style rooms. Restaurants specializing in Indian cuisine
  • Hotel Surya, S. 20/51 A-5 The Mall Road Nepali Kothi, +91 542 2508466. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • Radisson Hotel Varanasi, The Mall, Cantonment, +91 542 250 1515. From ₹3,200 in the low season, ₹5,500 in the high season. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • Ramada Plaza JHV, The Mall Cantonment, +91 542 2510000. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • Taj Ganges, Nadesar Palace Grounds, +91 542-666 0001, . Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. A five-star hotel owned by the Taj Group. 130 rooms set on 40 acres of gardens. The building is in the shape of a Hindu swastika. Pets are not allowed. From ₹5,000 in the low season, ₹6,500 in the high season. Taj Ganges, Varanasi (Q111402389) on Wikidata
  • Taj Nadesar Palace, Nadesar Palace Grounds, +91 542 6660002-06. A five-star hotel owned by the Taj Group. The building of the hotel used to be the residence of Mr Davis, the Magistrate of Benares, in January 1799. The same palace was later occupied by Maharaja Prabhu Narain Singh during his rule between 1889–1931. From ₹20,000 in the low season, ₹29,000 in the high season. Taj Nadesar Palace (Q111402390) on Wikidata

注意安全

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Violent crime is rare, but still do be careful in the lanes after dark.

Power outages

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Carry a light or phone; power outages are now rare, but due to sleeping cows and broken paving stones, the alleys are hard enough to navigate in daylight, let alone in pitch dark.

Stray dogs

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Though generally well behaved, packs of stray dogs can become aggressive at night

Rickshaw and taxi scams

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Rickshaw and taxi scams are common in Varanasi, and the driver will inevitably tell you that the hotel that you wish to go to has burned down, is flooded, or closed. Don't believe him. Drivers receive commission from hotels for bringing in new guests, and this is one way to trick newcomers to going to these places. Don't get annoyed, but see the exchange as playful banter and part of the Varanasi experience. However, if the driver continuously refuses to follow your instructions, threaten to get out of the rickshaw. If after all this you still end up to a different place, just refuse to pay until you arrive at your hotel. The same procedure will need to be followed when sight seeing, as drivers will inevitably try to take you to handicraft stores, from which they receive commission. If calling for a pickup from a more respectable hostel, be wary that other taxi drivers may listen in to your phone conversation then tell another taxi driver who will pick you up pretending to be your hostel, then take you to a commission charging hostel.

Cremation ghat scams

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As you approach Manikarnika Ghat, you will be approached by touts posing as cremators or volunteers in a local hospice. These people will explain the cremation process and even lead you to a good viewpoint. They will then take advantage of your emotions by asking you to pay for some wood to burn the body of someone who can't afford it. They will usually insist on receiving ₹500; if you offer less, it will initially be declined. This is a scam. Either tell him you have no money or that you don't feel comfortable donating.

空气污染

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Varanasi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Many websites show air quality readings taken in the early morning, when pollution is at its lowest. Hourly air quality data is available here. Keep an eye on air quality data and consider wearing a (certified) mask, especially if you are spending an extended period of time in the city.

尊重

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Priest praying to a hairless monkey in the Hanuman Monkey temple

Cremation ghats

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There is, rather understandably, some resentment at tourists tresspasing up to the cremation ghats for raucous sightseeing at the funeral ceremonies of loved ones. Behave respectfully and do not take photographs of cremations, even from the river. You can take photographs if it is from a distance; most do not mind. There are touts who for a fee will "stop minding". Note that if it is the family that objects then you have to respect it but not if local touts object in the interest of extracting money. Offer the money and if they seem ready to accept, withdraw it and photograph. Call the police if necessary.

寺庙

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Since this city is full of temples you will have to take off your shoes or sandals at every point, so wear flip-flops which are easy to take off.

连接

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BSNL, Jio, Vi and Airtel are the most popular cell phone services in the region. If you bring your GSM cellphone from home, you can buy a SIM card and call within India and abroad. You will need your passport and a passport photo to buy a SIM card.

Wi-Fi is available at just about every hotel or restaurant that caters to foreign tourists. Internet Cafes are common, especially in the lanes between Dasaswamedh Ghat and Assi Ghat. Usually, the shopkeepers will record your passport information before giving you access to the Wi-Fi.

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下一站

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  • Agra - the next point on the tourist "Golden Triangle". Buses and trains, including overnight trains, leave several times a day.
  • Bodh Gaya - the place where Lord Buddha gained enlightenment, and the most sacred place to Buddhists - 6 to 7 hours by bus.
  • Delhi - The capital can be reached via a 13-hour train journey.
  • Gaya - One of the most sacred places to do Pind Dan (funeral offerings for the benefit of the soul of the deceased). A 4+ hour drive from Varanasi.
  • Jaunpur - The district just northwest of Varanasi. Primarily a rural area.
  • Khajuraho - South of Varanasi. A number of 1,000-year-old Hindu and Jain temples. A little remote, but worth the effort to get there.
  • Lucknow - The capital of Uttar Pradesh. Known for its refined cuisine. A convenient place to break a journey to Delhi or Rishikesh.
  • Chunar - Located 55 km away Chunar is known for its gigantic fort overlooking the Ganges. The town is also known for Mughal era tomb and dargha along with a British era Christian cemetery.
  • Prayagraj (Allahabad) - Another spiritual city along the Ganges, Prayagraj can be reached via a 3-hour bus journey.
  • Sarnath - The place where Buddha gave his first teaching after his enlightenment, and one of the four main pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. 10 km from Varanasi (ghat area) - 1 hour by auto. Rates from Assi Ghat: Auto - ₹400 one way - ₹700 return, including an hour waiting time. Taxi - over ₹1,500 for a return journey, including one hour waiting time. (updated March 2023)
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