Places worth the detour in Varanasi
29 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Varanasi, India, across 3 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (23). Best known: Kashi Vishwanath Temple. 24 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 29, ranked 29
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Lion Capital of Asoka
Built landmarks · 3rd century BC · Notable
Capital of a column of Mauryan emperor Ashoka in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India
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6.Ramnagar Fort
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Fortification near the Ganga River in Varanasi, India
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9.Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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18.Buddha Preaching his First Sermon
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
5th-century sculpture from Sarnath, India
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19.Bharat Kala Bhavan
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
University museum located in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
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25.St. Mary’s Cathedral
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Religious church building located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
