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5 Best-Rated Hostels in Varanasi for Diwali 2026
Varanasi during Diwali is one of the most electric experiences in all of India — the ghats explode with oil lamps, fireworks reflect off the Ganges, and the city pulses well past midnight. Beds fill up fast, so knowing where to stay before the crowds descend is half the battle. These five hostels si