A restored 1812 palace directly on Darbhanga Ghat, reached by boat or by lift from the river.
Darbhanga Ghat
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The main ghat and the site of the nightly Ganga aarti, when seven priests perform a synchronised fire ritual to the river.
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One of the twelve jyotirlingas and the spiritual centre of the city, reached through the new riverfront corridor opened in 2021.
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The lane leading to the temple, packed with silk shops, brassware, prasad stalls and the city's best-known lassi shop.
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A rowing boat from Assi to Manikarnika at first light — the single best way to understand how the city uses its river.
Small heritage hotel on the ghats with river-facing rooms and a good terrace restaurant.