Ganges, Varanasi, India (photo)

Ghats on the banks of Ganges river in holy city of Varanasi. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Varanasi Ghats are perhaps the most holiest place in the world, where one is relieved from all the worldly responsibilities and one enters into a domain that is dominated by the other worldly pleasures. Varanasi is often referred to as the "City of Ghats". The city can boast of more than 100 ghats, out of which some are known all over the world. As Varanasi is situated on the banks of the Ganges, so most of the mundane day to day activities take place on the ghats. Some of the important Ghats of Varanasi are: Assi Ghat is situated in the south of Varanasi, which symbolizes the convergence of Ganga and Assi river.