Pal Ghat, popularly known as Palakkad Gap or Palghat Gap, is one of the most significant and widest mountain passes in the Western Ghats. Located on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it serves as a vital natural corridor connecting the eastern and western parts of southern India. Unlike narrow ghats with steep hairpin…
Mahuli Ghat is a sacred and ancient river ghat located on the banks of the holy Ganges River in Mahuli village, Saran district, Bihar. It is one of the important pilgrimage spots in North Bihar, known for its religious significance, peaceful ambiance, and as a centre for holy bathing and ancestral rituals. Location of Mahuli…
Panchganga Ghat is one of the most ancient and spiritually powerful ghats in Varanasi. It is believed that five sacred rivers — Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Dhutapapa, and Kiranavati — meet here invisibly. The ghat is highly revered and is known for its grand architecture, ancient temples, and deep religious significance. Location of Panchganga Ghat Panchganga…
Khandala Ghat is one of the most scenic and popular mountain passes in the Western Ghats (Sahyadri range) of Maharashtra. Located near the twin hill stations of Khandala and Lonavala, it is famous for its breathtaking views, lush green landscapes, misty valleys, and numerous waterfalls during the monsoon season. The ghat serves as a major…
Shivala Ghat is a beautiful and historically significant ghat located on the western bank of the Ganges River in Varanasi. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is known for its peaceful ambiance, ancient temple, and scenic riverside setting. It offers a serene experience compared to the more crowded central ghats while retaining the deep spiritual essence…
Babu Ghat (also known as Babughat or Baboo Raj Chandra Ghat) is one of the oldest and most historic riverfront ghats in Kolkata, West Bengal. Built in 1830, it is the second oldest ghat in the city after another early colonial-era landing point. Located on the banks of the Hooghly River along Strand Road in…
Shri Ram Ghat, also popularly known as Ram Ghat or Ram Mandir Ghat, is one of the most sacred and ancient bathing ghats on the banks of the holy Kshipra River in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It holds immense religious importance as one of the primary ghats for holy dips and is a major centre of…
Harishchandra Ghat is one of the two most ancient and sacred cremation ghats in Varanasi (the other being Manikarnika Ghat). It holds profound spiritual importance as it is believed that cremation here grants moksha (salvation) to the departed soul. The ghat is named after the legendary King Harishchandra, who once worked at this cremation ground…
Maheshwar Ghat is a beautiful and historically significant riverside ghat located on the banks of the holy Narmada River in Maheshwar town, Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Known for its serene ambiance, ancient temples, and royal heritage, the ghat is closely associated with Queen Ahilyabai Holkar, who made Maheshwar her capital. It is a perfect blend…
Sheoraphuli Ferry Ghat is a historic and busy river ferry terminal located on the western bank of the Hooghly River in Sheoraphuli, Hooghly district, West Bengal. It serves as an important transportation hub connecting Sheoraphuli (on the Howrah side) with Barrackpore and other areas on the eastern bank of the river. The ghat is popular…