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 & Print
25.3167° N / 83.0104° E
A dense old city curving along the west bank of the Ganges, with the ghats forming its long edge on the river.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
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One city, five moods
Varanasi in every style
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Every street in Varanasi, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — 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.
On the wall
Varanasi at home
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.
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Frame your part of Varanasi
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a 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.
Order the Varanasi posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 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
How do I order the Varanasi poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Varanasi poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Varanasi poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Varanasi poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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