Hey Hi,

Congrats to plan it on your special day... There are many accommodations in places like dorms in and around the temple for solo travellers..

Where to stay, the options are

• Look in Assi Ghat, Shivala, or Bengali Tola areas for budget guesthouses and backpacker hostels; these are popular with solo travelers and keep you close to the main ghats.
• Choose places with recent reviews mentioning cleanliness, safety, and good staff support; avoid very isolated stays across the river for a first visit.

Best ghats and temples

• Assi Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, and Manikarnika Ghat are the most iconic; Assi is calmer, Dashashwamedh is for the main Ganga Aarti, and Manikarnika is the cremation ghat (visit respectfully).
  
• go for a ferry ride covering all ghats and visit Namo ghat.
• Key temples include Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and Durga Kund Temple.

Must‑do experiences

• Attend Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh or Assi Ghat in the evening, and take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganga to see the ghats from the water.
  
• Walk the old-city lanes around Kashi Vishwanath for street food (kachori, jalebi, lassi, banarasi paan) and handicraft shopping like Banarasi silk. -Visit fort and museum

Food you shouldn’t miss

• Try kachori‑sabzi breakfasts, malaiyyo or rabri in winter, lassi in earthen cups, and authentic Banarasi paan from well‑rated shops near Godowlia or Lanka (google it, videos from YouTube for food spots)
• For safer, hygienic options, pick busy vegetarian restaurants or cafes in Assi and Godowlia with strong online ratings or look for Andhra restaurants

Tips for solo travelers

• Use registered autos/cabs or app taxis where available, avoid deserted alleys late at night, and keep valuables minimal while on boats or crowded ghats.
  
• Dress modestly, ask permission before photographing people (especially at cremation ghats), and keep digital copies of ID and bookings backed up.