Ratneshwar Mahadev Mandir (also known as Matri-rin Mahadev or Leaning temple of Varanasi) is one of the most photographed temples in the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India situated at Manikarnika Ghat. The temple, while apparently well-preserved, leans significantly towards the back side, developing a nine-degree slant. and its garbhagriha is generally below the water much of the year, except for a few months during the summer.

Although many small streams comprise the headwaters of the Ganges, the six longest and their five confluences are sacred. The six headstreams are the Alaknanda, Dhauliganga, Nandakini, Pindar, Mandakini and Bhagirathi. Their confluences, known as the Panch Prayag, are all along the Alaknanda. They are, in downstream order, Vishnuprayag, where the Dhauliganga joins the Alaknanda; Nandprayag, where the Nandakini joins; Karnaprayag, where the Pindar joins; Rudraprayag, where the Mandakini joins; and finally, Devprayag, where the Bhagirathi joins the Alaknanda to form the Ganges.

Ganga aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi that one must not miss. The aarti, or worshipping River Ganga, takes place every day, at dusk it is the most important event related to the holy river. It involves the chanting of hymns, fire, flower, and more. The idea is to show gratitude and respect to the river, and ask for her blessings.

Migratory Siberian birds in large numbers flock to Varanasi every year and the mesmerizing view attract birdwatchers on banks of river Ganga. Most tourist love to feed these birds taking a boat ride in the middle of holy river Ganga. The birds migrate to countries with suitable weather conditions during harsh winters. “This beautiful view at sunrise or sunset will leave you awestruck.

Kedarnath Temple 'temple of Devata of the field' is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva. The temple is located on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April (Akshaya Tritiya) and November (Kartik Purnima, the autumn full moon). During the winters, the vigraha (deity) of the temple is carried down to Ukhimath to be worshipped for the next six months. Kedarnath is seen as a homogenous form of Shiva, the 'Lord of Kedarkhand', the historical name of the region. The temple is not directly accessible by road and has to be reached by a 22 kilometres (14 mi) uphill trek from Gaurikund. Pony, mule and manchan service is available to reach the temple. According to Hindu legends, the temple was initially built by the Pandavas, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest Hindu shrines of Shiva.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India. The temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva temples. The main deity is known by the names Shri Vishwanath and Vishweshwara literally meaning Lord of the Universe. Varanasi was called Kashi ("shining") in ancient times, and hence the temple is popularly called Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The temple is considered a central part of worship in the Shaiva culture by Hindu holy text. It had been demolished by many Muslim invaders many times, most recently by Aurangzeb the sixth Mughal invader who constructed the Gyanvapi Mosque on its site. The current structure was built on an adjacent site by the Maratha Queen, Ahilyabai Holkar in the year 1780.