Discover the spiritual essence of Varanasi’s southern quarter with the Southern Temples & Sacred Ponds Walk. Beginning near Assi Ghat, this walk takes you through a landscape steeped in mythology, said to be named after the sword of Goddess Durga. Follow the trail of Goswami Tulsidas, the 16th-century poet-saint who composed the Ramayana here, as you explore ancient temples, peaceful ponds, and traditional akharas (wrestling arenas) that reflect the city’s living traditions.