Ramnagar Fort

Seriously I couldn’t understand how my 3days tour to Varanasi passed so fast and one day I went to Ramnagar. After the tour I realized that 3 days weren’t suffice to explore the city and Ramnagar Fort - near Varanasi, Uttarpradesh, Indiait’s surroundings. I had no choice to extend my tour but have plan to get back there one more time in future. Ramnagar is a small city in Varanasi district, Uttarpradesh, India and only 14km away from main Varanasi town. Main attraction of the Ramnagar is fort of Kashi Naresh.

This is small but elegant fort and it’s not that grand compared to India’s other forts but
Ramnagar Fort - near Varanasi, Uttarpradesh, India worth a visit. Ramnagar Fort was built by King of Varanasi Raja Balwant Sing in the year of 1750 and currently, residence of present Maharaja of Varanasi, Anant Narayan Singh. Although the Royal title “Maharaja of Varanasi” has been abolished since 1971.

Most of the architectures that I have seen in Varanasi and in the surrounding areas were constructed with Chunnar sandstone. This fort was built with creamy colour Chunnar sandstone in Mughal Style with decorative

Places to See

The fort houses a Museum, Veda Vyasa Temple and Private Residence of Maharaja.

Museum – The Durbar Hall, what used as public Audience Hall of the fort, which is converted to ............................................... To read the full article BongBlogger

Keep in mind the entire hall is under CCTV surveillance.....................................

Veda Vyasa Temple – Just after crossing the ghat, which is attached to the fort, can reach to the Veda Vyasa temple. As all we know that Veda Vyasa, the author of the Sanskrit epic Ramayana and the temple is dedicated to him. There are three Shivalingas and all are covered with copper. One Shivalinga is belongs to Veda Vyasa.

Festivals of Ramnagar

Ram Leela Festival – This is the biggest festival in India in the season of Ashwin (September -October) but Ramnagar celebrates Ram Leela in a very unique way. In other parts of India during this festival Ram Leela enacted in a single stage but in Ramnagar the whole city is transformed into huge Ram Leela ground.

Other Activities

Food – Ramnagar is famous for Lassi, which is also famous as “Lassi of Ramnagar“. Outside the fort, across the road..........................................

Hotels in Ramnagar
Hotels accommodations are easily available except any special occasions like Ram Leela and Raj Mangal Festivals.

Entry Timing:- Museum timing 10am to 5pm and it opens daily.

Entry Fee:-
Indian –
Foreigner – 150 INR