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Manikarnika Ghat
Ghat Experience
Spiritual

Manikarnika Ghat

The most intense and sacred cremation ghat in Varanasi where life, death, and spirituality intersect in their rawest form.

3 Km from hostel
can be done in 3 hrs

Where?

near Lalita Ghat, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Domari, Uttar Pradesh 221001

Highlights

The most powerful and confronting ghat in Varanasi, where cremation rituals have been performed continuously for centuries, offering a profound perspective on life, death, and impermanence.
Things to know

Best Months to Visit

October–March

Best Time(s) of the Day to Visit

Night or early morning

How To Reach from goSTOPS

Scooty – ₹30–40 fuel | 5–10 mins
Auto – ₹60–80 | 6–10 mins
Bus – ₹10–15 | 10–15 mins

Timings

Open 24x7

Price Range

Free

Important Notes

Photography of cremation rituals is strictly prohibited. Observe from a respectful distance or from a boat. Maintain silence and be mindful of local customs.

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