Things to do in Banaras
Spiritual
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Visit
Banaras
Visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple — one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva and the most important temple in Varanasi. The newly constructed temple corridor (2021) connects the ancient 1780 temple (rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar) to the Ganges ghats, allowing views of the river from the temple precinct.
1–2 hoursFree (mobile/camera deposit required)Morning (3:00–5:00 AM for Mangala Aarti; or 9:00–11:00 AM)
Pro tip from your tour advisor
The new Kashi Vishwanath Corridor (Modi's flagship project) has made access much easier. Non-Hindus may enter the temple but not the inner sanctum — the corridor's river viewpoint is accessible to all.