Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Jyotirlinga temple rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar in 1780, its spire covered in gold given by Ranjit Singh, now reached through the riverfront corridor opened in 2021.
No phones, bags or cameras; lockers at the gates. Lines are shortest in the early morning.
- Time to allow
- 90 min
In the Varanasi itinerary
- Day 1 — The riverAfternoon