The Kashi Vishwanath Temple stands on the west bank of the River Ganges. It is dedicated to Shiva, who has been worshipped here for hundreds of years in the form of Vishwanatha or Vishweshwara, “Ruler of the World.”

Assi Ghat is one of the must-visit places in Varanasi. This place is located far south, and it is where the people pay homage to Lord Shiva. They worship the huge lingam that is situated under a peepal tree. This ghat is a lively space, rippling in the chaos and commotion and one that vividly that captures the beauty of Kashi. Among all the different religious places, Assi Ghat is a must-visit.

Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges. The city has 88 ghats. Most of the ghats are bathing and puja ceremony ghats, while two ghats are used exclusively as cremation sites.Most Varanasi ghats were rebuilt after 1700 AD, when the city was part of Maratha Empire.[2] The patrons of current ghats are Marathas, Shindes (Scindias), Holkars, Bhonsles, and Peshwes (Peshwas).

The fort is built in red sandstone and has a temple and a museum within the grounds and the temple is dedicated to Ved Vyasa, who wrote Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. The Ramnagar fort museum displays a Royal collection which includes vintage Cars, palanquins, swords and old guns, ivory work and antique clocks.