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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

Best For

Foreign travellers, yoga enthusiasts, lo...

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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