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Stays in Assi Ghat, Varanasi
The southern gateway to the ghats — sunrise yoga, peaceful walks, foreign-traveller favourite.
Price Range
₹500 – ₹4,500 per night
From Station
Approximately 7 km from Varanasi Junction railway station
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About Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is the southernmost of Varanasi's 88 ghats, located at the confluence of the Assi and Ganga rivers. It is the most popular ghat among foreign travellers and long-stay visitors thanks to its more relaxed pace, regular morning yoga sessions, and proximity to Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Best for
Foreign travellers, yoga enthusiasts, long-stay budget visitors, BHU campus visitors, photographers seeking sunrise shots
Distance from Varanasi Junction
Approximately 7 km from Varanasi Junction railway station (20-30 min by auto-rickshaw)
What's nearby
- Subah-e-Banaras (morning aarti and yoga at sunrise)
- Walking distance to BHU campus and Sankat Mochan Temple
- Numerous cafes and bakeries catering to foreign travellers (Pizzeria Vaatika, Open Hand Cafe)
- Tulsi Manas Temple and Durga Temple within 1 km
- Quieter atmosphere compared to Dashashwamedh — easier morning walks along the river
Accommodation types
Heritage guest houses with river views, mid-range hotels, budget hostels for backpackers, long-stay PGs for foreign students
Adjacent localities
Tulsi Ghat (10 min walk), Harishchandra Ghat (20 min walk), BHU main gate (15 min auto), IIT-BHU (20 min auto)
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