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Things to Do in Lanka, Varanasi

Lanka in Varanasi centers on Assi Ghat, a riverfront gathering place for religious festivals, performances, and yoga classes. The area has restaurants, bookstore boutiques, and family restaurants like Rastaa Cafe, Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant, and Tulsi Restaurant.

Lanka in Varanasi centers on Assi Ghat, a riverfront gathering place for religious festivals, performances, and yoga classes. The area has restaurants, bookstore boutiques, and family restaurants like Rastaa Cafe, Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant, and Tulsi Restaurant.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Lanka

  • Assi Ghat in Lanka, Varanasi

    Assi Ghat

    ★ 4.6 · 76.0k
    Famous Temple★

    Religious festivals, performances & yoga classes are held at this iconic riverfront gathering place.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Shree Madhu Bahar Chaat n Sweets in Lanka, Varanasi

    Shree Madhu Bahar Chaat n Sweets

    ★ 4.5 · 577
    Chocolate Shop
    Every day
    8 AM – 10:30 PM
    Map ↗
  • Indica Books in Lanka, Varanasi

    Indica Books

    ★ 4.7 · 177
    Bookstore

    An Indology bookstore in Varanasi, offering an extensive collection of books on Indian culture, philosophy, and history.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Lanka

  • Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant in Lanka, Varanasi

    Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant

    ★ 4.9 · 14.4k
    Indian· ₹200–400

    A restaurant known for its traditional Indian cuisine, including dal baati and baati chokha, offering a rustic, village-style dining experience with classic baithak seating.

    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Paradise Cafe & Banquet in Lanka, Varanasi

    Paradise Cafe & Banquet

    ★ 4.8 · 1.6k
    Bakery
    Every day
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Nathu's Restaurant, Bakery, Sweets, Banquet & Party Hall in Lanka, Varanasi

    Nathu's Restaurant, Bakery, Sweets, Banquet & Party Hall

    ★ 4.7 · 6.2k
    Family Restaurant· ₹200–400
    Every day
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Terracotta Cafe in Lanka, Varanasi

    Terracotta Cafe

    ★ 4.5 · 2.6k
    Coffee Shop· ₹200–400

    A cafe known for its warm, artistic, and cozy atmosphere, offering a variety of dishes including pasta, pizza, nasi goreng, and coffee.

    Every day
    7 AM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Assi ka Diljeet Cafe in Lanka, Varanasi

    Assi ka Diljeet Cafe

    ★ 4.7 · 636
    Café & Bakery· ₹200–400
    Every day
    9 AM – 10 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Kashi Cafe in Lanka, Varanasi

    Kashi Cafe

    ★ 4.6 · 652
    Café & Bakery· ₹1–200
    Every day
    7 AM – 10 AM, 4 PM – 10 PM
    Map ↗
  • Ullas Cafe & Dine in Lanka, Varanasi

    Ullas Cafe & Dine

    ★ 4.9 · 104
    Café & Bakery· ₹200–400
    Map ↗
  • Kingslayer Family Resturant & Party Spot in Lanka, Varanasi

    Kingslayer Family Resturant & Party Spot

    ★ 4.6 · 1.5k
    Family Restaurant· ₹200-400
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • The Sanatani's Cafe in Lanka, Varanasi

    The Sanatani's Cafe

    ★ 4.7 · 250
    Café & Bakery· ₹1–200
    Every day
    6 AM – 11 PM
    Book ↗Map ↗
  • Cheezee Bites in Lanka, Varanasi

    Cheezee Bites

    ★ 4.9 · 306
    Pizza· ₹1-200
    Every day
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Tulsi Restaurant - Pure Veg in Lanka, Varanasi

    Tulsi Restaurant - Pure Veg

    ★ 4.9 · 255
    Restaurant· ₹200–1,200
    Every day
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Book ↗Map ↗
  • Hangout In Lanka in Lanka, Varanasi

    Hangout In Lanka

    ★ 4.6 · 694
    Restaurant· ₹200–400
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Kashiyana Resturant and fine dining in Lanka, Varanasi

    Kashiyana Resturant and fine dining

    ★ 4.7 · 411
    Restaurant· ₹200-400
    Every day
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Book ↗Map ↗

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Map of Lanka with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Assi Ghat
  2. 2Desi Mandapam Baati Chokha Restaurant
  3. 3Paradise Cafe & Banquet
  4. 4Nathu's Restaurant, Bakery, Sweets, Banquet & Party Hall
  5. 5Shree Madhu Bahar Chaat n Sweets
  6. 6Terracotta Cafe
  7. 7Indica Books
  8. 8Assi ka Diljeet Cafe
  9. 9Kashi Cafe
  10. 10Ullas Cafe & Dine

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