Assi Ghat, Varanasi
About Assi Ghat
Assi Ghat is an exuberant space, distinctively catching the ancientness of Kashi. Among the most popular religious places in Varanasi, Assi Ghat is an unquestionable destination to visit. The charming sight of the aarti here makes a standout amongst the loveliest urban areas in India. A favourite spot of the youth, it is located near the Banaras Hindu University. With upto 22,000 people visiting the place during Shivratri, the ghat is a hotspot for various tourist activities. Boat rides, Hot-air balloon rides and extreme talent shows in the evening are some of the widely known activities near the Ghat.
Situated far south, Assi Ghat is the place travelers pay reverence to Hindu Lord Shiva by serving a gigantic linga standing under a peepal tree. The place where Ganga and river Assi merge, it is famous for the aartis taking place every evening.
Assi Ghat is the southernmost ghat in Varanasi. To most visitors to Varanasi, it is known for being a place where long-term foreign students, researchers, and tourists live.