The ghats
Stone steps line the curving riverbank for several kilometres. They connect the dense old city to the Ganges and form the most famous edge of any Indian city.
Minimalist map poster · India
Varanasi Map Poster
A dense old city curving along the west bank of the Ganges, with the ghats forming its long edge on the river.
25.3167° N / 83.0104° E
$9one-time · all 6 sizes · instant download
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Varanasi in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style is included in the same $9 price.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ HD filePrint-sharp
Every street in Varanasi, razor sharp
This is a crop of the real HD file at 100%. The paid download is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
The map
About this Varanasi map poster
Varanasi follows a crescent-shaped bend of the Ganges, on its western bank. The city's riverfront faces east toward sunrise across the water, while the opposite bank remains mostly empty sandbank and floodplain. That contrast between a densely built bank and an open one is the clearest feature of any Varanasi map poster.
Along the river, a series of ghats (stone steps leading down to the water) line the bank for several kilometres. They include Dashashwamedh, the setting of the evening aarti ceremony, and Manikarnika, the main cremation ghat. Behind them, the old city is a tight network of narrow lanes, too small for most vehicles, that wind toward the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the markets.
The city's name comes from the Varuna and Assi rivers, which join the Ganges at its northern and southern ends. To the south, the campus of Banaras Hindu University is laid out in a distinctive semicircular plan and forms one of the most geometric shapes on the map. Sarnath, where the Buddha is said to have given his first sermon, lies a short distance to the north.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 25.3167° N / 83.0104° E
- Elevation
- 86 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Varanasi, India
Open eastern bank
Across the river, the far bank is mostly sand and floodplain. The empty space makes the curve of the built western bank especially striking on the map.
BHU campus
Banaras Hindu University is laid out in a large semicircle south of the old city. Its concentric roads form a perfect geometric shape within the urban grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Varanasi
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
Free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. The HD version is 7,200 × 10,800 px, 300 DPI, no watermark.
Why Varanasi
A map that means something
Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a place of deep meaning for millions of people. A map of its river crescent is a quiet way to remember a pilgrimage, a journey or a family home.
Personalise the title, for example with Kashi or Banaras, add a subtitle and coordinates, and choose from five styles. Paper and Sand give a warm tone. HD files cost $9, and printed posters are also available.
Get the Varanasi poster — $9What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| A3 · 29.7 × 42 cm | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| A2 · 42 × 59.4 cm | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 18 × 24" | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 24 × 36" | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Varanasi map poster — FAQ
Can I choose which part of Varanasi is on the poster?
Yes. Drag and zoom the map in the editor — centre it on your neighbourhood, the old town or the whole metro area. The text updates independently.
What sizes is the Varanasi poster available in?
The HD purchase includes 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, A3, A2, 18×24″ and 24×36″, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Is there a free version of the Varanasi map poster?
You can download a free 900 px preview with a watermark. The paid HD files have no watermark and are sharp enough for large prints.
How do I print my Varanasi map?
Send the PDF to any local print shop or online printing service and ask for the matching paper size. Matte paper and a thin black or oak frame suit this style best.
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