19 places to discover
Bajrang Ghat is a riverside ghat on the Wainganga River in Balaghat city, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Centered around a Hanuman (Bajrang Bali) temple, it serves as a religious and recreational riverfront for locals and visitors. The stepped ghat provides access to the river for worship, evening aarti and leisure walks, and is notably busy during festivals and daily evening prayers.
Betwa River Ghats are a series of stone steps and platforms along the Betwa River at Orchha in Niwari district, Madhya Pradesh. Located adjacent to the Orchha Fort complex and the royal chhatris (cenotaphs), the ghats are known for scenic river views, reflections of historic architecture, and tranquil natural surroundings. They serve as a focal point for sightseeing, photography, boating and evening rituals, forming an integral part of Orchha's heritage riverscape.
Chinmaya Tapovan is a spiritual ashram and Vedanta study center established by Swami Chinmayananda in 1978 in Sidhbari, near Dharamshala. Located at the foothills of the Dhauladhar Ranges on the banks of the Bindusaras rivulet, it houses the samadhi shrine of Swami Chinmayananda. The complex features a Rama temple, a large Hanuman statue, meditation halls, and a library, offering a serene environment for meditation, spiritual discourses, and retreats.
Daat Kali Temple is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, located on the Dehradun-Saharanpur Highway in Ashkrodi. Established in 1804 during the Gurkha invasion, the temple is uniquely situated inside a natural cave. It holds significant cultural importance as a protective gateway for the city and a wish-fulfilling shrine for devotees, particularly those embarking on the Char Dham Yatra.
Dhari Devi Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, located on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Kalyasaur, between Srinagar and Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district. Revered as one of the 108 Shakta pithas and the guardian deity of Uttarakhand, the temple houses the upper half of the goddess's idol. The open-air shrine stands on a rock in the river and is believed to protect the Char Dham pilgrimage route.
Dohrighat Saryu Ghats are a series of riverfront steps on the Saryu River, also known as the Ghaghara River, at Dohrighat town in Mau District, Uttar Pradesh. The ghats serve as a prominent religious and social gathering place for holy bathing, daily worship and seasonal fairs. Located near the Dohrighat bridge, they offer open river views and are notable for evening prayers and large congregations during Kartik Purnima and Chhath Puja.
Kansua Shiv Mandir is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Kansua village near Kota, Rajasthan. Dating back to 738 CE, the temple is renowned for its unique four-faced (Chaturmukhi) Shiva Lingam, believed to be one of its kind. Situated on the banks of the Chambal River, this archaeological site holds significant historical and religious importance for Shaivite devotees.
Mandleshwar Narmada Ghat is a prominent riverfront on the Narmada River in Mandleshwar town, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Located on the north bank of the river in this historic settlement, it comprises stepped stone ghats used for bathing, prayers and evening aarti. The ghat is notable for scenic river views, proximity to ancient temples and Mandleshwar Fort, and its role as an important stop on the Narmada Parikrama pilgrimage circuit.
Nemawar Narmada Ghat is a sacred riverfront on the north bank of the Narmada River at Nemawar town in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh. Located at the symbolic Nabhi Sthan, considered the centre of India, the ghat is a key stop on the Narmada Parikrama pilgrimage. It is known for holy bathing, evening aarti, and its proximity to the 10th-century Siddhanath Temple, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.
Nilkanth Dham Swaminarayan Temple is a large Swaminarayan Hindu temple complex located in Poicha village on the banks of the Narmada River in Narmada district, Gujarat. Built by Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Rajkot Sansthan and inaugurated in 2013, it is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan in his Nilkanth Varni form. The complex is notable for its ornate architecture, landscaped gardens, riverfront setting and exhibitions including Sahajanand Universe.
Pushkar Ghat is a prominent riverfront bathing ghat on the eastern bank of the Godavari River in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh. It is the central venue for the Godavari Pushkaram, held once every 12 years, and for daily holy dips and rituals. The stepped ghat offers wide river views, proximity to the Godavari bridges, and evening aarti, making it a key pilgrimage and sightseeing location in the city.
Rajghat on the Narmada is a prominent riverside ghat located on the banks of the sacred Narmada River at Barwani in Madhya Pradesh. It serves as the main bathing and worship ghat for the town, with stepped embankments, small shrines and open river views. The ghat is notable for daily rituals, evening aarti, and large gatherings during Narmada Jayanti and Kartik festivals.
Ramghat is a sacred river ghat on the Mandakini River at Karwi (Chitrakoot Dham) in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, on the Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh border. Revered as the place where Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana bathed during their exile, it is the central pilgrimage point of Chitrakoot. The ghat features stepped banks, boat services, and evening aarti, attracting pilgrims and tourists year-round.
Sethani Ghat is a historic riverfront ghat on the south bank of the Narmada River at Narmadapuram (formerly Hoshangabad) in Madhya Pradesh. Built in the early 19th century by Janakibai Sethani, it is one of the largest ghats in India, extending for several hundred metres with broad stone steps. It is notable for its religious importance, colonial-era architecture, temples along the riverfront, and as the main venue for Narmada Jayanti celebrations.
Sitakund Ghat is a revered riverfront ghat on the banks of the Gomti River in Sultanpur city, Uttar Pradesh. Associated with Goddess Sita from the Ramayana, it is believed to be where she bathed during exile. The ghat features stone steps leading to the river, small shrines and temples nearby. It serves as a prominent religious and cultural site for pilgrims and visitors seeking spiritual rituals and riverside tranquility.
Tilwara Ghat is a prominent riverfront ghat on the banks of the Narmada River in Tilwara, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It is widely known as the site where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in 1948 and for its association with the 1939 Tripuri Congress Session. The ghat serves as a sacred bathing and prayer site for devotees, offering scenic river views, peaceful surroundings, and cultural significance as one of Jabalpur's most revered Narmada ghats.
Triveni Ghat is a prominent bathing ghat on the Shipra River in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, located at the confluence of the Shipra, Khan and Saraswati rivers. It is one of the most visited ghats in the city, known for its wide steps, riverfront setting and evening aarti. The ghat holds importance during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela and for ritual bathing and ancestral offerings, attracting pilgrims and visitors throughout the year.
Varaha Ghat is a sacred bathing ghat located on the banks of Pushkar Lake in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Named after Lord Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu, it is one of the 52 ghats surrounding the holy lake. The ghat is closely associated with the historic Varaha Temple and is renowned for its grand evening aarti ceremony. Visitors can observe traditional Hindu rituals, witness devotees performing prayers, and experience the spiritual atmosphere that characterizes this ancient pilgrimage site.
Yamuna Saraswati Ghat is a riverfront ghat on the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, near the Triveni Sangam area. It is part of the city's network of sacred ghats along the Yamuna and Ganga rivers. The ghat is used for religious bathing, evening prayers, and boating, and offers views of the Yamuna riverfront. Developed with stepped embankments, seating and lighting, it serves as a visitor spot for sightseeing and riverside leisure.