One of the oldest, richest, and holiest shrines of India is located in the sacred city of Varanasi and is known as Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Named Kashi, due to the ancient name of Varanasi, the glorious temple commemorates the mighty Lord Shiva and is a part of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Thousands of devotees travel from miles away to witness its soothing spiritual.

Kaal Bhairav Mandir is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Varanasi, India. Situated in Bharonath, Vishweshwarganj, this temple has great historical and cultural importance in Hinduism; especially amongst the locals. The temple is dedicated to Bhairava , a fierce form of Shiva and wears a garland of skulls and carries a club of peacock feathers.

Dashashwamedh Ghat is the most prominent and bustling ghat of Varanasi, located close to the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The name of the ghat is rooted in mythology—“Dash” means ten, “Ashwa” means horse, and “Medh” means sacrifice. It is believed that Lord Brahma performed a yajna (sacrifice) of ten horses .

Manikarnika Ghat is one of the holiest cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts (ghats), located on the banks of River Ganges, in the city of Varanasi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. In Hinduism, death is considered a gateway to another life marked by the result of one's karma.

The Sankat Mochan Temple is situated by the River Assi and was built in the 1900s by the freedom fighter Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. It is dedicated to Lord Rama and Hanuman. Varanasi is always related to Sankat Mochan Temple and is an essential part of this holy city. Every person visiting Varanasi visits this temple and pay their respects to Hanuman.

Another name amongst the unmissable places to visit in Varanasi is Assi Ghat. Frequented by college-goers and tourists alike, this ghat offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Varanasi's chaotic lanes. Pilgrims bathe in the holy waters of River Assi and offer flowers to the Shivlinga before resting on the steps of the ghat.

The Tulsi Manas Temple in Varanasi is a testament to devotion and literary brilliance. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama and named after the revered saint and poet Goswami Tulsidas. Legend has it that Tulsidas penned the epic Ramcharitmanas in the vicinity of this very temple during the 16th century AD.

Harishchandra Ghat is also one of the oldest ghats in Varanasi. It is highly revered by both locals and visitors and just like Manikarnika Ghat, it is believed that being cremated here leads a person to attain salvation. As is common to all such religious places, the ghat wears a solemn outlook most of the days.

Durga Mandir also known as Durga Kund Mandir and Durga Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the holy city of Varanasi. This temple has great religious importance in Hinduism and is dedicated to Durga. Durga Mandir was constructed in 18th century by Rani Bhabani of Natore.

Shri Vishwanath Mandir also known as Vishwanath Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Birla Temple is another prominent Hindu temple in the holy city of Varanasi. The temple is situated near the Banaras Hindu University.

The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganges on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh.

The largest centre of Vihangam Yoga is being constructed under the name of Swarved Mahamandir. Based in Varanasi, Umraha, this colossal structure is to be completed as the most spiritually significant abode of this non-profit organisation.

Sarnath, Isipatana Deer Park, Rishipattana, Migadaya, or Mrigadava is a town northeast of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, India. As the Lalitavistara sutra states, the Gautama Buddha chose "Deer Park by the Hill of the Fallen Sages, outside of Varanasi" for his first teaching after he attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya.

Namo Ghat is a newly constructed ghat in Varanasi, India. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who laid the foundation stone for the project in 2018. The ghat is located on the banks of the Ganges River and is spread over an area of 21,000 square meters.