Chet Singh Ghat
चेत सिंह घाट
An 18th-century sandstone building with fort-like turrets rising from the riverbank. It is the site of a clash between the Maharaja of Banaras and British forces, and it looks most impressive from a boat.
Chet Singh Ghat is named after Chet Singh, an 18th-century Maharaja of Banaras. Ochre sandstone buildings with corner turrets rise along the river. In 1781, Chet Singh clashed here with the forces of Warren Hastings, Governor-General of the East India Company. The fortress is imposing and one of the most photogenic buildings along the ghat chain, especially when the evening sun slants across its facade. The ghat itself is quiet, and locals often wash and dry clothes here. It is about a 15-minute walk north of Assi Ghat, and it is best seen from a boat for the full view.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Harishchandra Ghat
- Kedar Ghat
- Tulsi Ghat
- Assi Ghat
- Durga Temple (Durga Kund)
- Darbhanga Ghat
- Tulsi Manas Mandir
- Dashashwamedh Ghat