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Why to visit Ramnagar Fort
Tourists can view the museum and temple at Ramnagar Fort. This museum features opulent open courtyards and carved balconies that showcase Mughal architecture.
Architecture:
- The Ramnagar Fort was constructed using the ideal fusion of Islamic and Indian architectural elements.
- With stunning curved halls and open courtyards, it is constructed of red sandstone.
- The fort has numerous carved balconies, pavilions, and expansive courtyards and is constructed on a high elevated platform.
- Two white towers in the fort can be accessed by ascending a few stairs.
Why is it famous?
- Along with a well-known temple devoted to Lord Hanuman, it contains a shrine dedicated to Ved Vyasa, the writer of the Mahabharata.
- The royal family's collectibles are on display in a museum within the compound.
- The museum is also well-known for its displays of antique scripts and scriptures, royal costumes, vintage furniture, cars, gold and silver brocaded palanquins, and silver elephant saddles.
- There is an armoury with swords and vintage weapons from Burma (Myanmar), Japan, and some African nations.
- There is a unique clock in the fort that displays time, day, week, and month as well as astronomical information about the moon, sun, and positions of the planets. An astronomer who worked in the Varanasi king's court made this clock in the 19th century.
- Ramnagar Fort is renowned throughout the nation for its ten-day Ramlila celebration. People travel from far and wide to witness the burning of Ravana here.
How to reach?
- Nearest Railway Station: Varanasi Junction Railway Station (4 kms)
- Nearest Bus Stand: Tengra Mod Bus Stop, Varanasi
Nearby Attractions:
- Bharat Mata Temple (0.1 km)
- Dashashvamedh Ghat (3.1 km)
- Manikarnika Ghat (3.2 km)
- Ganges River (3.2 km)
Nearby Restaurants:
- El Parador (0.5 km)
- Sparrow Cafe (0.2 km)
- Spicy Tadka (0.3 km)
- Cafe Bianca (0.2 km)
Ideal duration: 1 hour
Distance from Varanasi: 14 km
Best Time to Visit: October to March, during the festivals of Raj Mangal and Dussehra.
