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Dasaswamedh Ghat
Dasaswamedh Ghat
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India Trip Offer Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu legends are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva
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Kanchan58
Bengaluru, India1,571 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This happens to be the most famous Ghat on the holy river Ganges of Varanasi.
The newly constructed Ganga Corridor leads to this holy Ghat from Godhulia more where every evening you can witness the Ganga Aarti.
Ganga Aarti is best viewed if you can hire a boat ride on the holy river & the entire programme is staged just in front of you. This is indeed an unique experience which should never be missed.
The newly constructed Ganga Corridor leads to this holy Ghat from Godhulia more where every evening you can witness the Ganga Aarti.
Ganga Aarti is best viewed if you can hire a boat ride on the holy river & the entire programme is staged just in front of you. This is indeed an unique experience which should never be missed.
Written 20 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
SOHINIMUKERJI
Kalyani, India55 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
A Nostalgia haunts me whenever I visit this ghat. First I came here with my parents 45 years back. Since then nothing has changed except the great oxes and cow dungs.
Before dawn devotees gather here to bathe and pray and it continues upto evening arati.
Very few tourists know that before the dawn break there is one Mangal arati for river Ganges, which concludes with the sunrise.
The place is bit crowded as it is considered one of the most sacred ghat of Ganges.
May be it is an unique experience to watch river Ganges worshipped but it is actually worshipping the eco system.
Before dawn devotees gather here to bathe and pray and it continues upto evening arati.
Very few tourists know that before the dawn break there is one Mangal arati for river Ganges, which concludes with the sunrise.
The place is bit crowded as it is considered one of the most sacred ghat of Ganges.
May be it is an unique experience to watch river Ganges worshipped but it is actually worshipping the eco system.
Written 10 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Film G
New England857 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
The main ghat, where at night the joint worship of the river and gods occurs — a spectacle to behold. Crowded, noisy, chaotic, and not to be missed. Best viewed from a boat. It’s really something to behold.
Written 4 April 2022
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PJ
4 contributions
Mar 2022
Although the surrounding roads have been widened sufficiently, cars, taxis and 3 wheelers are not allowed, forcing one to walk in the high heat
Written 27 March 2022
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Rupa
Kolkata (Calcutta), India119 contributions
Oct 2021
This was my first visit to Varanasi. Was remembering all the stories I had been reading since my childhood about the famous Dasaswamedh Ghat of Varanasi! Beyond any narration!
Written 6 March 2022
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Naughtybrain
Chandigarh, India45 contributions
Dec 2021
Dashashwamegh Ghat and its vicinity are throbbing, busy, crowded, noisy but enjoyable, choc a block with eating joints, souvenirs, little hotels etc. The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamegh Ghat is beautiful, surreal and very enjoyable. It is best watched from a boat in the river, although one may watch it from the ghats too.
Written 10 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ananth 727499
Tiruppur, India1,318 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
This ghat is located very near to the town area..
This ghat is approached by taking a walk..
Boats are kept for taking a ride..
Kindly pre-plan your boat ride, otherwise it will be difficult for you to accept the charge they collect for boat ride.
( Private boats - the charge will be from 2000 to 3000 for a single trip of about 45- 50 minutes )
Make sure that the boat man is aware of all the ghats and explains the minute details to you (sometimes some of the details are not known to the tour guide also, but these people explains simply and neatly )..
Kindly don't miss to see the Manikarnika Ghat while taking a ride in the boat..
Ganga Aarti place is very near to this Ghat.
There is a temple which is seen partly submerged in Ganga river ( some of us have seen it in Google search - a temple which is seen partly submerged in Ganga river but still remaining in good position )..
This ghat is approached by taking a walk..
Boats are kept for taking a ride..
Kindly pre-plan your boat ride, otherwise it will be difficult for you to accept the charge they collect for boat ride.
( Private boats - the charge will be from 2000 to 3000 for a single trip of about 45- 50 minutes )
Make sure that the boat man is aware of all the ghats and explains the minute details to you (sometimes some of the details are not known to the tour guide also, but these people explains simply and neatly )..
Kindly don't miss to see the Manikarnika Ghat while taking a ride in the boat..
Ganga Aarti place is very near to this Ghat.
There is a temple which is seen partly submerged in Ganga river ( some of us have seen it in Google search - a temple which is seen partly submerged in Ganga river but still remaining in good position )..
Written 10 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
RAKESH
India7 contributions
Oct 2021
We were there with family. We took boat ride, which was good. Charges were Rs. 50 per person and it took near about 30 minutes to see some ghats. It was a motorised boat running on diesel set. For Arti we took our place nearly at about 5 pm. Arti started at 6.45 and lasted for nearly 45 minutes. If you want to see Arti from a good location, reach till 5.30 pm. Another option is boat with deck facility. You may take a seat on the deck of a boat and watch the Aarti. I found several families sitting on the boats just in front of Arti place - a good option for late comers.
One thing which upset me was a big SUV standing in the middle of road through which devotees were returning after watching Aart. We found it while returning from Aarti and it was having a sticker of some Hindu Organisation. This VIP culture upset me very much and lessen the faith and regard in the Hindu system.
One thing which upset me was a big SUV standing in the middle of road through which devotees were returning after watching Aart. We found it while returning from Aarti and it was having a sticker of some Hindu Organisation. This VIP culture upset me very much and lessen the faith and regard in the Hindu system.
Written 21 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
tejasparekh3
Mumbai, India1,031 contributions
Jul 2021
I saw it from both the river and the road. both were different but definitely recommended. a must do in Varanasi. u get the flavour of peoples shraddha. the Aarti at 7 pm is a unique and surreal experience even if one is a non believer
Written 28 July 2021
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sanju_222323
New Jersey12,813 contributions
Apr 2021
Dashashwamedh Ghat is the heart of the action and the top attraction in Varanasi.
The perfect way to see all the ghats in Varanasi is - boat Tour. Agents will come to you when you will be nearby ghats and negotiate with you, make sure that before riding. but again, to see 130 ghats and their beauty, you must have this in Varanasi.
One of the oldest and holiest Varanasi ghats, According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma created the ghat to welcome Lord Shiva.
The name 'Dashashwamedh' means the place where Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses. It is also said that Bajirao Peshwa I had the ghat reconstructed in 1740 AD. It was later constructed over by the queen of Indore, Ahilyabai Holkar, in 1774.
it's where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening when the whole ghat comes to life when several priests perform the aarti in the grandest manner!.
The perfect way to see all the ghats in Varanasi is - boat Tour. Agents will come to you when you will be nearby ghats and negotiate with you, make sure that before riding. but again, to see 130 ghats and their beauty, you must have this in Varanasi.
One of the oldest and holiest Varanasi ghats, According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma created the ghat to welcome Lord Shiva.
The name 'Dashashwamedh' means the place where Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses. It is also said that Bajirao Peshwa I had the ghat reconstructed in 1740 AD. It was later constructed over by the queen of Indore, Ahilyabai Holkar, in 1774.
it's where the famous Ganga aarti takes place every evening when the whole ghat comes to life when several priests perform the aarti in the grandest manner!.
Written 12 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
We are planning a trip of Varanasi on 16th November. How will the weather be ? We don’t want a foggy climate at the time of sunrise and sunset , that will spoil the view from the ghats . Will it be cold ?
Is there any covered area at Dasaswamedh ghat for ladies changing clothes. 10 yrs ago we took bath at other side of the river where we foud makeshift ladies changing enclosure.
MoushumiMitra
Mumbai, India31 contributions
No there is no changing place ...
Is Varanasi safe for travelling with children and family? Where should we stay... The reverside area or centre of the city?
kbhushank
New Delhi, India25 contributions
There is no problem with regard to travelling with children in Varanasi. It is better to stay far from riverside and to stay in Central area, as it is convenient to move to any part of the city easily with many conveyance options available.
Prashantdhayare123
10 contributions
What is the budget of pind daan in varanasi ? Plz give information on the same or references. It would be helpful.....
hoosainnarker
Cape Town Central, South Africa6,346 contributions
When I visited it was for my own purposes and there was no charge to it other than getting and staying there. As to prayer services and charges, I would not know as I did not make use of such.
What about visiting Varanasi in December... is there any festival or any occasions in December month...
Duane U
Vancouver, Canada332 contributions
Ganga Aarti in Varanasi every night. Google it.
Wanderer602131
New Delhi, India2 contributions
Any decent hotel on or very near dasaswamedh ghat, which is not very expensive .
Albia-Newton
Weston super Mare, UK3,773 contributions
The Homestay is very good value and is excellent
See my review on Trip Advisor
Search Varanasi Homestay
Meenakshi_agg
New Delhi, India80 contributions
What is the rate for a boat ride currently?. I took one two years ago only for myself and I faintly remember I paid 600-800 rs. I think I overpaid.
AVNISH SINGH
Bengaluru, India311 contributions
Recently went there to spend some time with friends. A beauty of ghats of Varanasi is that you don't need to search for a boat to ride. The boatman will come to you and ask if you are willing to. We were three people and enjoyed the ride in 200 INR that includes staying on other side of Ganges for 45 minutes. That was my first Nauka Vihar in a river. You can also enjoy the scenes of flying birds(I don't know their name) flying over water. After the NAUKA VIHAR you will not regret paying 200 INR to boatman , but that 200 INR means a lot for poor boatman. One thing more don't open your phone to capture the scenes just capture it in your eyes and feel the sound of Ganges.
I am a solo traveller ,going to visit dhasaswamedh ghat on Feb 3 2018,can any one give me the price details of boat ride to see Aarti,
nihar s
22 contributions
They can give u boat ride after Aarti or in between Aarti. enjoy the Aarti 1st and then go for boat ride. both watching Aarti and for boat ride they charge u 100rs. but make bargain and that will cost u 70rs for both . bargaining is well accept at ghat.
RashmiJagger
Mumbai, India21 contributions
Are the Boat rides ideal only in mornings or we can enjoy the boat rides during the day also ?
nihar s
22 contributions
Boat ride is good at evening.u can watch Ganga Aarti at daswamedha ghat after boat riding. The Aarti started at 6:30pm.so u can manage ur time slot.
fissshy
san clemente20 contributions
were planning to travel to Varanasi late February to beginning of march , hows the weather then ?
sanjaywari
Varanasi, India69 contributions
Pleasant weather ...cool not chilly ...best season weatherwise
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