Kashi guide

Varanasi, eternal

The oldest living city in the world. We help you see it at the right hour, with the right people.

Right now

Banaras, today

Live weather, sunrise and sunset, to plan your boat ride and the aarti.

Local time in Kashi—Varanasi
Weather now—
Sunrise—Best time for a boat ride
Sunset—Ganga Aarti begins around now
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Hotel Kartik Palace

Awleshpur · Chitaipur Road

Beside Domino's & Jalans, near BLW. Front desk and cars on call 24 hours.

Festival calendar

When Kashi glows

Dates move every year with the Hindu calendar. Message us and we will confirm them, and the best rooms for those nights.

October – NovemberDiwali & Dev Deepawali

A million lamps light the ghats on the full moon of Kartik. The most magical night of the year; book early.

Coming soon
February – MarchMaha Shivaratri

The great night of Shiva and the procession to Kashi Vishwanath.

MarchHoli

Colours, music and thandai in Kashi, with Masane ki Holi just before.

May – JuneGanga Dussehra

Morning rituals on the ghats marking the descent of the Ganga.

July – AugustShravan

The holy month of Shiva; Mondays bring long lines of kanwariyas.

NovemberChhath

Offerings to the setting and rising sun on the ghats.

Coming soon
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