About HelloBanaras

Our story

Varanasi — Banaras, Kashi — is one of the world's oldest living cities. Its lanes, ghats, temples, and neighbourhoods hold countless places worth discovering, but finding them in one place hasn't always been easy. HelloBanaras was built to change that: a single, searchable directory of places across the city, so you can explore by category or neighbourhood and find what you need without jumping between multiple sources.

Our mission

We want to make it simple to discover and explore Varanasi — whether you're looking for a temple, a café by the ghats, a restaurant, a shop, or a hidden gem off the main streets. We combine publicly available data with owner-submitted information where possible, and we keep improving the directory so it stays useful for residents and visitors alike.

Why trust us

• One place for everything — search by name, browse by category or neighbourhood, and see places on a map.
• Transparent sourcing — we say where data comes from and encourage place owners to claim and update their listings.
• Always improving — we add categories, areas, and features over time and welcome your feedback.

Get started

Explore the directory, search for a place, or browse by category and neighbourhood. Have a question or want to list your place? We'd love to hear from you.